BBC: Ukraine crisis: Leaders in new diplomatic push for peace
MIDDLE EAST
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.
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.
Yemen talks continue despite expired deadline.
Iran’s president accuses nuclear powers of hypocrisy.
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
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
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.
Gerry Adams tells North Ireland bombers: stop violence and seek peace.
AMERICAS
Obama administration facing pressure to define ISIS strategy, boost aid to Jordan.
Argentina's president Cristina Kirchner attacked for 'racist' Chinese joke.
Former Argentine spy chief summoned in case of dead prosecutor: reports.
Brazil's Petrobras scandal: Workers' Party treasurer questioned.
Venezuela arrests pharmacy chain owners in 'economic war'.
Canadian woman detained in China on spying suspicions released on bail.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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
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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