Ukraine Fighting Surges As Russian-Backed Forces Gain -- Bloomberg
Separatists in eastern Ukraine are battling government forces on two fronts near the Sea of Azov and south of Donetsk after NATO reported a surge of Russian troops and advanced equipment into the war-zone.
The U.S. and the European Union threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin with further sanctions, even as the EU began talks in Moscow today aimed at a temporary deal with Ukraine to allow natural-gas flows to resume. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov today dismissed satellite photos that NATO said show Russian troop movements as fakes.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria conflict: UN says more than 3m have fled war. Three million people have now fled war-torn Syria, say UN, who declare it the 'biggest humanitarian crisis of our era'.
Syrian rebels surround Filipino UN peacekeepers in Golan Heights.
Islamic State: Arab leaders reluctant to heed US call for 'allies against Isis'.
Iraqi Kurds say their fight is against more than just the Islamic State.
Iran's foreign minister hopes for nuclear accord 'in short time left' till deadline.
U.S. slaps more sanctions on Iranian banks, firms.
U.S. sends arms to bolster Lebanon army after Islamist incursion.
ASIA
Afghan election audit will take two more weeks, U.N. says.
With an eye on China, the U.S. and Japan grow closer.
Pakistan 'soft coup' fears as army chief holds talks with protest leaders.
Gunmen target minority sect in Pakistan.
North Korean money manager for Kim Jong-un defects in Russia. Kim Jong-un's banker defects in Russia, say reports.
China investigates senior legislator amid corruption crackdown.
Jack Ma emerges as China’s richest man before Alibaba IPO.
AFRICA
Cameroon military takes back land seized by Boko Haram.
Libya Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni resigns.
Ebola outbreak reaches Senegal, riots break out in Guinea.
Ebola: Guineans riot in Nzerekore over disinfectant. Guinean security forces break up riot in Ebola-racked south.
No respite for South Sudan: cholera down but malaria, parasitic disease up: MSF.
Four found guilty of shooting Rwandan general
Kenya passes law to step up fight against human trafficking.
EUROPE
Death toll in Ukraine fighting hits 2,593: U.N. human rights official. UN report claims nearly 2,220 dead, 6,000 injured in Ukraine crisis since mid-April. UN: Ukraine conflict death toll hits 2,600, civilians ‘trapped inside conflict zones’.
Separatists say will allow 'trapped' Ukrainian forces to withdraw. Putin calls on pro-Russian separatists to release trapped Ukrainian soldiers.
Nato accuses Russia of violating Ukraine sovereignty.
Ukraine to seek Nato membership, says PM Yatsenyuk.
Russia warns EU of Ukraine gas shortage. Russia ready for gas talks with Ukraine, warns of disruptions.
Putin likens Ukraine's forces to Nazis and threatens standoff in the Arctic.
Ruble sinks to record on Ukraine fighting: Russia reality check.
Finland suspects Russian airspace violation.
Iceland volcano alert at red after small eruption, no ash detected.
AMERICAS
FARC negotiator says disarming will be 'long process'.
Brazil's economy falls into recession, latest figures show.
Argentina workers claim general strike 'successful'.
US economic growth revised upwards.
Obama's "strong disapproval" double his "strong approval".
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Obama on ISIS in Syria: 'We don't have a strategy yet'.
Jihadist recruitment tools raise US concerns.
War by social media: Islamic State’s propaganda is growing online.
ISIS vs. Al Qaeda: How they're different (Video).
Syrian extradited to US on terrorism charges.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil tanker carrying $100million cargo mysteriously disappears off the coast of Texas in dispute over Kurdish oil.
Google reveals secret drone delivery tests.
McDonald's says 12 Russian branches temporarily closed.
It's official! Apple sets event for Sept. 9.
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