BBC: Ukraine crisis: Hollande and Merkel set for Putin talks
MIDDLE EAST
Yemen's Houthi rebels announce government takeover. Yemen rebels 'dissolve parliament'. Yemen's Shiite rebels announce takeover of country.
U.S.-led forces target Islamic State with airstrikes in Iraq, Syria: U.S. military.
Syrian air strikes kill 82 after rebel rocket attack: monitor. Syria conflict: Dozens killed in heavy Damascus fighting. Syrian barrel bombs kill at least 25 in rebel-held city.
Islamic State crisis: Thousands rally in Jordan.
ISIS putting price tags on Iraqi children, selling them as slaves, U.N. says.
Islamic State in Syria seen under strain but far from collapse.
UAE sees no defeat of Islamic State without Iraq's Sunnis: Etihad paper.
Syria's Kurds celebrate after winning Kobani, but self-rule far off.
ASIA
US, coalition conduct 1st Afghan airstrikes since end of combat mission.
Philippines Aquino faces growing political storm over deadly raid.
Thailand boosts military ties with China amid U.S. spat.
South Korea presses diplomatic offensive with North.
U.S. lawmakers begin push for more sanctions on North Korea.
Australian prime minister Tony Abbott may be deposed after party revolt. Australian PM to face leadership vote after party-room revolt.
Japanese firms face wake-up call on threats of violence: security expert.
Taiwan plane black boxes reveal engine failure.
AFRICA
Boko Haram launches first attack in Niger. Boko Haram attacks border town in Niger. Boko Haram attacks town in Niger after assault on Cameroon.
Niger troops and Chad air force fight off Boko Haram attack.
South Kordofan civilians killed in Sudan army shelling.
Egyptian military kills 27 militants in the Sinai.
Car bomber kills two, wounds around 20 in Libya's Benghazi: medics.
Somalia: US drone strike killed top Al-Shabab figure.
US bank to axe Somalia transfers over al-Shabab fears.
South Africa's ANC talks left on land as unrest flares.
EUROPE
German, French leaders take Ukraine peace effort to Moscow. Merkel and Hollande to present Ukraine peace plan to Putin.
Merkel and Biden damp Ukraine breakthrough hopes. Merkel dampens hopes for Ukraine ceasefire deal in Moscow talks.
Germany, France being led into ‘trap’ in Russia peace talks, Ukraine says.
Rebels, Ukraine govt forces jointly evacuate war-hit town. Rebels, Ukrainian forces agree on humanitarian corridor. Ukraine disrupts evacuation of Debaltsevo civilians — DPR Defense Ministry spokesman.
East Ukraine conflict forces some 1.6 million people to leave places of residence — UN.
Ex-NATO chief warns Putin could attack Baltics as Ukraine, rebels reach humanitarian deal.
Lavrov, Kerry to hold meeting in Munich on Feb. 7 — source.
Putin's spokesman dismisses 'stupid' Asperger's claim. Pentagon study from 2008 claims Putin has Asperger's syndrome.
Isolated Greece rejects bailout extension. Greece has only 3 weeks of cash left.
British jihadi who faked own death to return to UK jailed for 12 years.
AMERICAS
ISIS claims U.S. captive died in Jordanian airstrike.
Israeli official suggests Boehner misled Netanyahu on Congress speech.
White House reportedly pushing State Department to expedite review to strike Cuba from terror list.
Dozens of bodies uncovered in Mexico.
Argentine ex-spy chief at center of prosecutor's murder mystery is missing.
Pew: Two-thirds of reporters say Obama administration spies on them.
Caribbean blues: Mosquito virus is sickening more travelers.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Refugees see al-Qaida-linked militants as best option for Syria’s future.
Islamic State’s females put out manifesto: Girls, age 9, may marry.
Officials: Released Guantanamo detainees not returning to terrorism
Jihadists continue to advertise training camps in Iraq and Syria.
Defense official: Obama closer to closing Gitmo than people realize. Fiery debate continues in Senate over Guantanamo prison.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
World record debt of $199trn could drag economies into another crisis - study.
Sony Pictures co-chair Amy Pascal quits after email hack.
Oil poised for biggest weekly gain in four years.
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