Reuters: Obama says Russia's isolation will worsen if it doesn't change course in Ukraine
Feb 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday both the United States and its European allies remain committed to finding a diplomatic solution to tensions with Russia over Ukraine.
"Even as we continue to work for a diplomatic solution we are making it clear again today that if Russia continues on its current course, which is ruining the Russia economy and hurting the Russian people, as well as having such a terrible effect on Ukraine, Russia's isolation will only worsen both politically and economically," he told a joint news conference after meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
MIDDLE EAST
Kerry: US-led coalition 'on the road' to destroying IS.
Iraqi commander denies paramilitary groups involved in killings.
Islamic State pulls forces and hardware from Syria's Aleppo: rebels.
U.S., partners conduct nine air strikes in Iraq, Syria: U.S. military.
U.S. welcomes UAE decision to base fighter jets in Jordan.
Kurds recapture scores of Kobane villages from ISIL.
Kurdish fighters battle equipment woes as well as ISIS in northern Iraq.
Jordan says its airstrikes are targeting Islamic State leadership.
Syria says it doesn't need Jordan's help against IS.
Risk of civil war hangs over Yemen crisis talks. Two parties quit resumed Yemen crisis talks citing Houthi threats.
Obama says extending deadline for Iran nuclear deal not useful.
Binyamin Netanyahu defiant over planned US Congress speech.
Turkey tops countries demanding content removal: Twitter.
ASIA
Afghan, Pakistani, Chinese officials meet for security talks in Kabul.
East Timor to decide on new prime minister this week.
Report: Afghan police-Taliban ties being investigated.
Red Cross saw twice as many dead Afghan fighters in 2014, fears worse to come.
Afghanistan says ISIL commander killed in drone strike.
Pakistani military courts to start terrorism trials.
South Korea spy chief sentenced to three years in prison.
Australian prime minister survives 'near-death experience' party vote.
Thai military ruler: Beijing gets us, Washington doesn’t.
AFRICA
Libyan army says has retaken main camp in Benghazi.
EU threatens sanctions against 'spoilers' of Libyan peace talks.
Somali parliament approves cabinet after weeks of wrangling.
Nigeria's Boko Haram extremists attack Cameroon and Niger. Boko Haram attack Cameroon village, kidnap bus passengers: sources.
Nigeria to 'take out' all Boko Haram camps by March 28.
Nigeria election: Minister 'confident' poll will happen. Nigeria's election delay on military say raises fears for democracy.
Egypt deploys long-delayed U.S. Apaches for major strikes on ISIL strongholds.
Egyptian football suspended after deadly Cairo stampede.
Egypt's Sisi reassures Gulf leaders after alleged derisive audio leaks.
Zimbabwe defends plan to sell 27 elephants to China.
EUROPE
Obama says Russia has clearly violated agreement on Ukraine. Obama sidesteps Ukraine military option but backs German diplomatic effort. Obama says still weighing decision on arming Ukraine forces.
EU backs Ukraine talks, weighs fresh sanctions. EU widens sanctions against Moscow and Ukraine rebels, implementation delayed.
Donors plan Ukraine conference in April to raise $15 billion.
Ukraine Military: 1,500 Russian troops, military equipment enter Ukraine.
Ukraine cease-fire talks to open Wednesday in Belarus.
Trust me: Vladimir Putin says, ‘We are not going to wage war on anyone’.
Vladimir Putin's Egypt visit sends message to US. Moscow & Cairo to drop USD, use national currencies in bilateral trade – Putin.
Greece has 'moral obligation' to claim German WWII reparations: PM. Germany rejects Greek claim for World War Two reparations.
Markets unnerved by Greek leader's tough talk on bailout.
Macedonia opposition leader says PM ordered 'massive wire-tapping'.
Marseille neighborhood sealed off after shots at police.
Muslim teenager planned to behead soldiers in London, court hears.
AMERICAS
Merkel to meet Obama amid growing US scepticism over Ukraine peace talks. Ukraine conflict: Merkel takes peace plan to Obama.
Obama: Russia's aggression only reinforces Western unity.
Homeland Security sets up Obama amnesty complaint hotlines for illegals.
Argentine experts question Mexico missing students probe.
Rich in oil, Venezuela is now poor in most everything else.
Haiti faces more anti-government protests as Carnival nears.
Marine goes to trial a decade after vanishing in Iraq.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Mysterious woman from Canada’s rapid rise in ISIS puzzles intel analysts.
Quick demise of Islamic State terrorist group unlikely, experts say.
‘What are you waiting for?’: Slick new ISIS campaign puts new face on homegrown terror.
US Feds charge 6 with providing support to ISIS.
Jeh Johnson: Terror cells now in America with ‘desire to conduct an attack’.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
G20 finance chiefs seek to spur global economic growth.
HSBC files show how Swiss bank helped clients dodge taxes and hide millions. HSBC bank 'helped clients dodge millions in tax'.
Oil rallies for third day after OPEC sees greater crude demand.
Warren Buffett faces pressure for more disclosure.
Rare Shoeless Joe Jackson autograph photo may bring $100,000.
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