Reuters: Obama asks Congress to authorize U.S. war on Islamic State
(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday sent Congress his long-awaited formal request to authorize military force against Islamic State, meeting swift resistance from Republicans as well as his fellow Democrats wary of another war in the Middle East.
MIDDLE EAST
Obama asks fresh war powers, says IS group 'going to lose'.
Obama says special forces could target IS leaders.
Syrian government troops advancing south of Damascus. Syrian army, Hezbollah advance in campaign against rebels in south: Damascus.
Syria bombings push hospitals 'beyond breaking point': MSF.
U.S.-led air strikes in Syria, Iraq hit Islamic State targets.
Fresh off victory over IS in Kobani, Kurds seek more success.
ISIS launches urgent blood donor appeal to treat wounded fighters after suffering heavy casualties in Coalition air strikes.
Iraq says Jordan offers all military means in IS fight.
Iran's Rouhani says goal of nuclear negotiations is 'win-win' outcome.
US, France and UK close embassies in Yemen amid turmoil.
Thousands protest against Houthi rule in Yemen after embassies close.
ASIA
Afghan Taliban now smuggle drugs and gems like mafia: U.N. report.
White House weighs adjusting Afghan exit plan to slow withdrawal of troops.
Afghanistan’s economy takes a major hit as investors cut and run and foreign funding dwindles.
North Korea tightens controls at China border in bid to curb information.
Chinese leader to make US state visit.
China's Xi says treasures friendship with Vietnam, despite dispute.
Myanmar president approves constitution referendum this year.
Two terror suspects charged after police swoop in Sydney.
AFRICA
HRW accuses Sudanese soldiers of mass rape in Darfur.
Chad forces kill 13 Boko Haram militants in Nigeria fighting.
Boko Haram kidnaps hundreds, tells stories of Chibok girls.
Nigeria military promises neutrality after poll delay.
DR Congo conflict: UN pulls out of planned assault on FDLR.
Mali premier urges swift deal in Algiers peace talks.
Libyan factions start U.N.-backed peace talks.
WHO: Ebola deaths, infections on the rise.
With Ebola cases down dramatically, US military ends mission in West Africa.
300 migrants feared dead after boats sink in the Mediterranean Sea.
African children subject to 'alarming' levels of violence.
EUROPE
Ukraine rebel gains seen as sticking point at Minsk talks.
Fighting in Ukraine continues ahead of peace talks. East Ukraine in grip of heavy fighting as leaders prepare for Minsk talks.
Ukraine cease-fire talks continue with all sides face conflicting pressures.
Russian war planes stoke Western fears amid Ukraine crisis.
Costa Concordia's 'Captain Coward' sentenced to 16 years in jail on manslaughter charges over 2012 cruise ship disaster which killed 32.
Greece heads for clash with creditors at emergency meeting. Greece to present bailout plans to EU finance ministers.
Amid noise over Greece, European economy quietly picking up.
Belgian court sentences leader in terror case.
AMERICAS
Peru natural gas protests leave at least one dead, dozens injured.
Kayla Jean Mueller among hostages sought in failed rescue, Obama says.
Obama seeks IS 'war powers' resolution.
Top GOP, House Dem back $1 billion in lethal aid to Ukraine.
Oil's slump a blow to Mexico amid touted energy reforms.
Argentina debates sweeping intelligence reform after prosecutor’s death.
Judge rules for NSA in warrantless search case.
U.S. gunman kills three Muslims near North Carolina university.
Colombia's ELN rebels free Dutch citizen.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Guantanamo 9/11 case resumes despite CIA-linked interpreter.
Foreign fighters still flowing to Syria, U.S. intelligence says.
Foreign militants a growing danger on home soil: U.S. envoy.
Al Qaeda supporters in Yemen pledge allegiance to Islamic State - group.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall St. ends flat while investors await Greece, Ukraine news.
Icahn values Apple at more than $1 trillion.
Survey shows American firms feel unwelcome, targeted in China.
IEA: US oil output 'party' to last to 2020.
Mark Zuckerberg says a real estate developer is trying to extort him.
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