Slim Chance Of Progress As Russian And Ukrainian Leaders Prepare To Meet -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Divided by mistrust and mutual recriminations, the Russian and Ukrainian leaders will hold rare talks on Tuesday that offer only a slim hope of progress towards ending five months of separatist war in Ukraine.
Since Vladimir Putin and Petro Poroshenko last met on June 6 in France, Ukraine has turned the tide of the conflict and largely encircled pro-Russian rebels holding out in two cities in the east of the former Soviet republic.
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MIDDLE EAST
Hundreds dead as Islamic State seizes Syrian air base: monitor . Islamic State captures key Syrian air base.
Syria says would work with any state to fight Islamist militants . Syria welcomes 'coordinated' international help in fighting IS .
Kidnapped American journalist freed in Syria .
Istanbul residents in violent protest over Syrian refugees: reports .
Palestinians mull Egyptian proposal for Gaza truce .
Gaza fighting rages on as new truce talks rumore d. Gaza: Two die in Israeli strikes as 'new truce floated' .
In northern Iraq, Islamic State switching to terror tactics .
Attacks in Iraq kill at least 43 people .
Turkey's Erdogan, Gul face political showdown .
Iran says it downed Israeli drone over nuclear site .
Iran nuclear probe reaches deadline, no word yet on outcome .
ASIA
Myanmar opens ASEAN economic meetings .
Afghan presidential inauguration delayed with candidates deep in conflict .
Afghan vote crisis 'costing billions', says finance minister .
Vietnam envoy to visit China to seek thaw in testy ties .
China leaders discuss Hong Kong's political future .
China targets ordinary Uighurs with beards, burkas .
Macau arrests five over pro-democracy poll .
Thailand Army Chief now Prime Minister .
AFRICA
UAE, Egypt carry out airstrikes in Libya without US' consent, officials say .
Rival second Libyan assembly chooses own PM as chaos spreads .
Libya officials seek help as rifts deepen amid militia violence . Libya seeks foreign help for oilfields as rockets fired at airport .
South Sudan war monitor dies while held by rebels .
Thousands flee to Cameroon after Boko Haram attack in Nigeria .
Boko Haram declares 'Islamic state' in northern Nigeria .
Nigeria denies Boko Haram 'Caliphate' claim .
Boko Haram crisis: Nigerian troops 'flee into Cameroon' .
'Underestimated' Ebola outbreak spreads .
Congo declares Ebola outbreak in northern Equateur province .
Mozambique government, former rebels sign peace pac t.
Shooter at US army base injures herself .
EUROPE
Putin to meet Poroshenko as Ukraine tensions escalate .
Ukraine early election set for October . Ukraine crisis: President calls snap vote amid fighting.
Ukraine crisis: 'Column from Russia' moves on Mariupol . Top Ukrainian official: A column of Russian tanks has entered southeastern Ukraine .
Russia plans to send second convoy . Russia plans to send second aid convoy to Ukraine .
French PM Manuel Valls cabinet falls amid economy row . Hollande orders new French government .
Final TV showdown in Scotland's independence debate looms before vote . Final TV debate looms before Scotland's independence vote .
Iceland removes ban on air traffic over rumbling volcano .
Merkel backs Spain economy minister de Guindos to lead Eurogroup .
Eurozone crisis: The grim economic reality .
UK embassy apologises for 'burning White House' tweet .
AMERICAS
Family releases final letter sent from beheaded journalist James Foley .
California begins clear-up after San Francisco Bay quake .
LatAm Allies struggle as Venezuela’s free oil runs dry .
Mourners, civil rights leaders attend funeral of slain Missouri teen .
Companies fear radical turn in Argentina .
Venezuela named world's most dangerous country - survey .
Brazil prisoners agree to end Cascavel jail riot . Brazil prisoners decapitated in Cascavel jail riot .
Brazil's drought-hit coffee belt turns to machines to lower costs .
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
British intel IDs Foley killer as former London rapper .
Syria will help US fight terrorism, says Walid Muallem .
US Sen. Graham hints at future strikes against Islamic State . Graham: Islamic State has capability to hit homeland .
GOP demands ISIS plan from Obama .
Islamic State uses brutality, threats in effort to entrench without interference .
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Amazon buys video-game streaming site Twitch .
A big loser in West Coast quake: Napa Valley wineries .
Burger King in takeover talks with Tim Hortons .
S&P 500 topples another record; benchmark hits 2,000 .
Superman's debut, Action Comics No 1, sells for $3m
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