Reuters: German, French leaders take Ukraine peace plan to Moscow
MIDDLE EAST
U.S.-led forces target Islamic State with 12 air strikes in Iraq, Syria: U.S. military.
US moves pilot rescue aircraft to northern Iraq: official.
Jordan carries out new air strikes after pilot’s murder. Jordan launches new airstrikes after vowing harsh war on IS.
Jordan's King vows 'relentless' war against IS.
Jordan releases leading al Qaeda mentor: security source.
U.N. plan for local ceasefires in Syria 'frozen': diplomats.
Baghdad's decade-old curfew to be lifted. Baghdad curfew ended by Iraq PM Haider al-Abadi.
U.N. chief names Bulgarian as new Mideast peace coordinator.
Most Yemeni parties agree presidential council to ease power struggle. Yemen talks continue despite expired deadline.
Iran’s president accuses nuclear powers of hypocrisy.
Iran: The ‘Americans are begging us for a deal’.
New Saudi King Salman makes early mark, reshapes policy team.
ASIA
Afghan troops fight insurgents near Pakistan border, 18 killed.
ISIS executes three of its Chinese militants: China paper.
Kim Jong Un executes army general in latest purge of officials.
North Korea says it sees no need to negotiate with 'gangster' U.S..
Manila says China starts dredging at another reef in disputed waters.
Abe wants to revise Japan’s pacifist constitution as early as 2016, ally says.
Taiwan pilot hailed a hero for pulling plane clear of buildings.
AFRICA
U.N. wants 1,030 more peacekeepers for Central African Republic.
U.N. envoy optimistic Somali parliament will approve new cabinet.
Nigeria to keep February 14 presidential election date.
Nigerian extremists kill dozens of civilians in Cameroon. Boko Haram kills 90 civilians and wounds 500 in Cameroon attacks.
Boko Haram kills 13 Chadian military officers in Cameroon.
Gaza militants condemn Egypt's branding of Hamas as terror group.
Tunisia parliament approves unity government.
Burkina to review presidential guard's role amid row with premier.
Libya stops flights to Europe after foreign partner pulls out.
Three South Sudanese freed after U.N. aircraft lands in rebel area.
Robert Mugabe fell over, tried to hide it and ended up becoming a meme.
EUROPE
Ukraine won't consider any peace plan undermining territorial integrity: PM.
French, German leaders push new peace plan for east Ukraine. German, French leaders to take Ukraine peace plan to Kiev, Moscow. Merkel, Hollande, Putin to discuss end to Ukraine's civil war at Moscow talks.
U.S. joins Europe in effort to end fighting in Ukraine. Kerry comes to Kiev, as US ponders sending weapons to Ukraine.
David Cameron plays down UK absence from Ukraine talks.
Russia says Kerry not expected at Moscow talks with leaders of Germany, France.
Shelling of Donetsk intensifies.
Plans for sending UN peacekeepers to Ukraine being discussed by experts — diplomat.
Ukraine's Hryvnia in free fall following Central Bank decision to stop interventions.
South Ossetia says NATO plans for training center, drills in Georgia will add tensions.
European Central Bank toughens its stance on Greece. Don't humiliate us, Greek finance minister tells Germany.
Greeks spooked by debt clashes put cash under bathroom tiles.
Gerry Adams tells North Ireland bombers: stop violence and seek peace.
AMERICAS
Obama to decide 'soon' on U.S. weapons for Ukraine: Kerry.
Obama administration facing pressure to define ISIS strategy, boost aid to Jordan.
"Catastrophic shutdown of America's supply chain looms" as West coast port worker talks break down.
Argentina's president Cristina Kirchner attacked for 'racist' Chinese joke.
Former Argentine spy chief summoned in case of dead prosecutor: reports. Argentine government calls former spy chief to testify.
Brazil's Petrobras scandal: Workers' Party treasurer questioned.
Venezuela arrests pharmacy chain owners in 'economic war'.
Amid rubble, Rio residents fight Olympics evictions.
Canadian woman detained in China on spying suspicions released on bail.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic State flags appear, then disappear, in Bosnian village.
Google hiring 'army' of Arab speakers to fight Jihadi recruitment.
‘Beheaded, crucified, buried alive’: UN slams ISIS for killing Iraqi children.
Analysts Expect more extreme violence from IS militants.
ISIL's new tactics.
Female jihadis publish guide to life under Islamic State.
Yemen al-Qaeda militant al-Nadhari killed by US drone.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Record 3.3 bn air passengers flew last year: IATA.
China emerges as Latin America's lender of last resort.
Twitter boss admits firm is failing victims of trolling.
Apple in talks (again) to offer TV channels: Report.
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