DW: Syrian army on verge of major victory in Aleppo
Troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad are about to score one of their biggest victories in the country's war. Western leaders called for an "immediate" ceasefire as rebels fled from their last stronghold in Aleppo.
Leaders from several Western states pushed for an immediate ceasefire in the embattled city of Aleppo on Wednesday as Syrian government troops advanced against the rebels.
"The most urgent goal remains an immediate ceasefire so that the United Nations can bring humanitarian aid to people in East Aleppo," said the leaders of Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Italy in a statement released in Berlin.
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MIDDLE EAST
Government forces push into Aleppo's Old City. Syrian troops in control of Aleppo's Old City after rebels withdraw. As Syrian troops gain ground, Aleppo rebels propose truce.
Russian military adviser dies after ‘opposition’ shelling in Aleppo – MoD.
Kerry, Lavrov to discuss safe passage for rebels out of Aleppo: U.S. official.
Israeli rockets strike Damascus military air base - reports.
Turkish, U.S. military chiefs meet at Incirlik air base.
Saudi jets attack Pakistani boat off Yemen, kill six sailors. Six Pakistani sailors killed, six unaccounted for after Saudi airstrike in Yemen.
Dozens missing after ship sinks off Yemen's coast.
Saudi intelligence, Al-Qaeda plot to kidnap foreign aid workers in Yemen.
ASIA
Pakistan commercial plane goes down en route to Islamabad. Pakistan: PIA PK661 crashes with 48 people on board. Pakistan plane: No survivors likely in crash of PIA aircraft carrying about 40 people, authorities say.
Scores killed in Indonesian earthquake. Frantic rescue underway in Indonesia as quake kills scores.
Turkmenistan's president must renounce torture: U.N. committee.
Kazakhstan detains suspected oil thieves linked to Islamists.
U.S. wants to repair 'bad relations' with the Philippines: Duterte.
Rodrigo Duterte defends police accused of killing mayor.
Myanmar stops migrant workers going to Malaysia after Rohingya row.
AFRICA
Nigeria grapples with starvation amid Boko Haram battle.
Eastern Libyan forces foil rival faction's advance on oil ports: officials.
Somali forces retake port town from faction loyal to Islamic State.
Ghana electing next president, parliament.
Egypt has 'three-year strategy' on economy, minister tells AFP.
Zimbabwe says bond notes a success, to increase circulation.
South Sudan 'deports critical reporter'.
EUROPE
Russia says U.S. bill will restrict its diplomats, pledges retaliation.
Uncertainty over U.S. position delays action on Ukraine peace deal: Germany.
Corruption allegations and unwillingness to change taint Ukraine military – BBC.
Italy budget approval paves way for Renzi post-referendum resignation.
Eyeing re-election, Germany's Merkel takes tougher tone on migrants.
Paris bans cars for second day running as pollution strikes.
Hague prosecutors demand life sentence for Bosnian Serb general Mladic.
Julian Assange defies Swedish prosecutors by releasing rape statement.
AMERICAS
Trump says he's consulted Obama on cabinet picks. Donald Trump says he ‘really’ likes President Obama: ‘I love getting his ideas’.
Retired Marine Gen. John F. Kelly picked to head Department of Homeland Security.
Report says Dole facilitated Trump call with Taiwan's leader.
Biden not planning on 2020 bid, but will 'never say never'.
Cuban entrepreneurs urge Trump to keep U.S.-Cuba detente going.
Brazil presidency seeks to end crisis between Senate, Supreme Court.
Chapecoense plane crash: Bolivia arrests LaMia airline boss.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic State has claimed more than 1,000 suicide attacks thus far in 2016.
EU urged to share data better to detect militants returning from Syria, Iraq.
Mosul campaign could take two more months, Islamic State to remain a threat: U.S. coalition chief.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple says iPhones safe despite China 'fires'.
YouTube's $1bn royalties are not enough, says music industry.
Activists back Google's appeal against Canadian order to censor search results.
EU fines bank cartel for rigging Euribor rate.
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