AFP: Greece hopeful of last-ditch deal despite default warnings
Athens (AFP) - Greece said Friday it is still hopeful for an 11th-hour deal with its creditors before it defaults on its debt, as the ECB threw Greek banks another lifeline and depositors withdraw their savings.
"Those who invest in crisis and terror scenarios will be proven wrong," Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's office said, amid reports that Greeks banks were facing an increase in withdrawals.
MIDDLE EAST
UN-brokered Yemen peace talks end with no deal.
U.S., allies conduct 24 air strikes against Islamic State: military.
Druze in Israeli-held Golan fear for Syrian brethren.
Syrian rebels set eyes on divided Aleppo.
UN urged to demand halt to Syria air strikes.
Putin says willing to 'push' Syria's Assad on reform.
Russia cautiously upbeat on Iran nuclear talks.
Dengue fever outbreak plagues thousands in war-torn Yemen. UN launches fresh Yemen aid appeal as WHO confirms dengue fever outbreak. U.N. needs $1.6 billion for Yemen aid, warns of 'looming catastrophe'.
Despite obstacles, chances grow for final Iran nuclear deal.
Saudi Arabia, Russia sign nuclear power cooperation deal.
WikiLeaks publishes more than 60,000 leaked diplomatic cables from Saudi Arabia. WikiLeaks says it's leaking over 500,000 Saudi documents.
ASIA
Hijacked Malaysian oil tanker rescued, pirates flee.
Afghan leader extends parliament's term, promises election date.
Kashmir rattled by targeted killings after period of calm.
Pakistan suspends death penalty during Ramadan.
Chinese state media critical of Hong Kong vote.
China's Xi Jinping says poverty is 'nothing to fear' after pesticide deaths.
Chinese stocks see worst weekly fall since 2008.
Nepal farmers need urgent aid to avert threat of hunger facing one million: U.N..
MERS spreads to Thailand.
AFRICA
Flow of migrants from Libya to continue: EU border agency.
Chad to round up beggars, foreigners after Boko Haram attack.
Shabaab claims to kill dozens of Ethiopian troops in southern Somalia.
Mali pro-government fighters pullout from key town.
UN accuses South Sudan government of non-cooperation.
70 killed, 500 wounded in Burundi violence.
Central African Republic says to hold elections on October 18.
Ugandan police arrest army general critical of Museveni.
Tunisia says consular staff kidnapped in Libya returned home.
EUROPE
Ukraine parliament fires powerful security chief.
Kremlin: Russian loan not discussed in Tsipras-Putin talks.
Germany will negotiate with Athens 'until last minute': Merkel ally.
EU, Greece pursue quiet diplomacy to stave off default.
ECB boosts emergency funding as Greek banks bleed, Tsipras calm. European Central Bank agrees emergency funding for Greece. Greece gets temporary lifeline for banks amid uncertainty. Greek debt: Fears grow over Greek banks' health.
'The beginning of the end of the eurozone': Greek PM predicts his nation's 'Grexit' will cause the COLLAPSE of Europe's currency.
Greek island swamped by refugee flood; no relief in sight.
Putin says Russia is weathering sanctions storm.
Russian fury at Belgium asset seizure in Yukos oil case. Moscow will respond in kind to seizure of its assets abroad - FM Lavrov.
EU extends trade and investment ban on Crimea.
Russia had world’s highest number of asylum applications in 2014 – UN.
Danish election: Opposition bloc wins.
Serbian PM ready to attend 20th anniversary of Srebrenica.
France, central European states oppose quotas in EU migrant debate.
AMERICAS
Leading opposition candidate in Argentina names running mate.
Families of South Carolina church massacre victims offer forgiveness.
Officials: Suspect in church slayings unrepentent amid outcry over racial hatred. World shocked at enduring racism, gun violence in US.
U.S. employee data breach tied to Chinese intelligence.
American food producers see bonanza in Cuba, but steep barriers remain.
Venezuela legislators slam Brazil counterparts' prison visit.
Brazil senators say bus attacked on Venezuela visit to prisoners.
Brazil arrests powerful Odebrecht CEO in Petrobras probe.
Venezuela oil loans go awry for China.
Colombia’s new defense minister takes office amid peace talks and security crises.
Haitians booted from Dominican Republic uncertain of future.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Bin Laden son asked US for death certificate: WikiLeaks.
U.S man arrested in Ohio for attempting to provide support to Islamic State.
Islamic State seen overtaking al Qaeda in South Asia social media war.
US Feds see dramatic spike in global terrorism. U.S. admits global terrorist attacks up 35 percent.
McCain expects Pentagon plan on closing Gitmo.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Chinese stock markets have worst week since global financial crisis.
Shale oil drillers are on the brink of a debt crisis.
Oil down 2 percent on Greek worries, weaker products markets.
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