World News Briefs -- February 11, 2015

Wednesday 11 February 2015





Voice of America: Fighting Rages in E. Ukraine as Leaders Set to Meet in Minsk



Deadly fighting continued Wednesday in Ukraine, as the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany prepared to hold a summit on the conflict that has killed more than 5,300 people since last April.



MIDDLE EAST



Syrian government troops advancing south of Damascus . Syrian army, Hezbollah advance in campaign against rebels in south: Damascus .



U.S.-led air strikes in Syria, Iraq hit Islamic State targets .



Fresh off victory over IS in Kobani, Kurds seek more success .



ISIS launches urgent blood donor appeal to treat wounded fighters after suffering heavy casualties in Coalition air strikes .



Iran's Rouhani says goal of nuclear negotiations is 'win-win' outcome .



US, France and UK close embassies in Yemen amid turmoil .



Thousands protest against Houthi rule in Yemen after embassies close.



ASIA



White House weighs adjusting Afghan exit plan to slow withdrawal of troops .



Afghanistan’s economy takes a major hit as investors cut and run and foreign funding dwindles .



North Korea tightens controls at China border in bid to curb information .



Chinese leader to make US state visit .



China's Xi says treasures friendship with Vietnam, despite dispute .



Myanmar president approves constitution referendum this year .



Two terror suspects charged after police swoop in Sydney .



AFRICA



Chad forces kill 13 Boko Haram militants in Nigeria fighting .



Boko Haram kidnaps hundreds, tells stories of Chibok girls .



Nigeria military promises neutrality after poll delay .



DR Congo conflict: UN pulls out of planned assault on FDLR .



Mali premier urges swift deal in Algiers peace talks .



Libyan factions start U.N.-backed peace talks .



WHO: Ebola deaths, infections on the rise .



300 migrants feared dead after boats sink in the Mediterranean Sea .



African children subject to 'alarming' levels of violence .



EUROPE



Fighting in Ukraine continues ahead of peace talks . East Ukraine in grip of heavy fighting as leaders prepare for Minsk talks .



Ukraine cease-fire talks continue with all sides face conflicting pressures .



Russian war planes stoke Western fears amid Ukraine crisis .



Greece heads for clash with creditors at emergency meeting . Greece to present bailout plans to EU finance ministers .



Amid noise over Greece, European economy quietly picking up .



Costa Concordia captain pleads for leniency as verdict nears .



Belgian court sentences leader in terror case .



AMERICAS



Kayla Jean Mueller among hostages sought in failed rescue, Obama says .



Obama seeks IS 'war powers' resolution .



Top GOP, House Dem back $1 billion in lethal aid to Ukraine .



Oil's slump a blow to Mexico amid touted energy reforms.



Argentina debates sweeping intelligence reform after prosecutor’s death .



Judge rules for NSA in warrantless search case .



U.S. gunman kills three Muslims near North Carolina university .



TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR



Foreign fighters still flowing to Syria, U.S. intelligence says .



Foreign militants a growing danger on home soil: U.S. envoy .



Al Qaeda supporters in Yemen pledge allegiance to Islamic State - group .



ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS



Survey shows American firms feel unwelcome, targeted in China .



IEA: US oil output 'party' to last to 2020 .



Mark Zuckerberg says a real estate developer is trying to extort him.

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