Reuters: Indian Ocean debris almost certainly from Boeing 777
Plane debris washed up on the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean is almost certainly part of a Boeing 777, a Malaysian official and aviation experts said, potentially providing some answers for families of those aboard last year's vanished flight MH370.
Malaysian investigators are due in Reunion on Friday and the object, identified by numerous aviation experts as part of a wing, is then due to be sent to a French military laboratory near Toulouse for checks, French police sources said.
MIDDLE EAST
Iraqi government denies UN torture allegations.
Turkey onslaught on Kurds, after IS attack, fuels anger.
Turkey PKK: 'Three soldiers killed' as convoy ambushed. Turkish security forces killed in attacks blamed on PKK.
Erdogan taking Turkey to war to avenge Kurdish gains: opposition.
U.S.-backed rebel group says Syrian Al-Qaida kidnapped their leader.
Iran voices conditions for U.N. nuclear inspections.
4 Democrats get behind Obama's Iran nuclear deal.
Yemeni forces seize Houthi positions on Aden outskirts: local officials.
Israel passes law allowing force-feeding of prisoners.
Man goes on stabbing spree at Jerusalem gay parade.
ASIA
Number on Reunion Island debris corresponds to Boeing 777 component. MH370 search: Reunion debris to be tested in France.
Mullah Omar: Taliban choose deputy Mansour as successor. Taliban elects new leader after Mullah Omar's death.
Taliban disavows Afghan peace talks after leader declared dead.
India says Punjab attackers came from Pakistan.
For North Korea, Iran-style nuclear deal not an option.
Political prisoners, Chinese loggers among thousands freed in Myanmar amnesty.
Yakub Memon: India carries out execution over 1993 bomb attacks.
Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei says UK denies him six-month visa.
AFRICA
Congolese opposition leader released from prison.
Libya's UN envoy to discuss peace plan with rival lawmakers.
Libya officials say jihadi offensive drives IS affiliate from most of eastern stronghold.
Nigeria names head of multinational force to battle Boko Haram.
Fierce fighting erupts between Chadian army and Boko Haram.
Burundi's opposition leader Rwasa becomes deputy speaker.
South Sudan soldiers accused of stealing relief food.
Sierra Leone faces Ebola setback: 500 under quarantine.
Mugabe threatens to expel US, British diplomats.
'What lion?' Zimbabweans ask, amid global Cecil circus.
EUROPE
U.S. imposes more Russian and Ukrainian sanctions.
Shelling in eastern Ukraine kills four civilians, soldier.
Russia vetoes U.N. tribunal on Malaysia airlines flight downed over Ukraine.
Russian state 'involved' in ex-KGB agent's London murder, inquiry hears.
Greek debt crisis: IMF wary of third bailout.
Greece's Tsipras challenges party bailout critics to showdown.
Yanis Varoufakis may face criminal charges over Greek currency plan.
France deploys riot police to stem flow of migrants from Calais. Calais migrants undaunted by extra French riot police.
Britain and France scramble as Channel becomes choke point in migration crisis.
British PM's 'swarm' of migrants comment sparks outrage.
AMERICAS
Filthy Rio water a threat at 2016 Olympics.
Scioli maintains lead in Argentina presidential race -poll.
US economic growth picks up to 2.3%.
Data in Clinton’s ‘secret’ emails came from 5 intelligence agencies.
Venezuela seizes Nestle, Polar warehouse as food shortages mount.
Venezuela's hospitals on life support.
Colombia’s ombudsman calls for urgent talks with Venezuela over border violence.
In landfill atop Medellin, Colombia begins work on exhuming bodies in mass grave.
Chileans spooked by crime, demand government action.
Killing of Cecil the lion triggers probe by U.S. agency: source.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Cheating evil: Chechen women con ISIS by posing as wannabe terror brides.
Islamic State ‘growing’ in Afghanistan: watchdog.
Leader of US-backed Syria rebels abducted by Nusra Front.
Drone kills 4 suspected militants in Yemen.
Islamic State uses women to recruit, raise next generation of fighters.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US Fed's 'nearly balanced' language no bar to Sept rate rise.
OPEC says oil should not fall further, sees stability in 2016.
IMF rejects Greek bailout package, widening European rift on Greece.
Big four country boom could add $25 trillion to world economy.
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