Iraqi Forces Face Heavy Resistance as They Try to Push into Southern Mosul | Slow going in fighting over mud-covered streets
State Dept. Rebukes British PM Over Criticism of Kerry’s Israel Speech
State Dept. Rebukes British PM Over Criticism of Kerry’s Israel Speech | Notes Britain voted for anti-settlement resolution last week
Russia Seeks UN Security Council Endorsement of Syria Ceasefire
Russia Seeks UN Security Council Endorsement of Syria Ceasefire | Resolution also calls for quick aid delivery, UN support for peace talks
Putin Won’t Expel US Diplomats, Invites Them to a Big Party Instead
Putin Won’t Expel US Diplomats, Invites Them to a Big Party Instead | Says Russia won’t ‘descend to the level’ of Obama
Heavy Fighting as Iraq Tries to Resume Advance in Mosul
Heavy Fighting as Iraq Tries to Resume Advance in Mosul | Special Forces claim to have advanced front lines, not clear how far
As Syrian Ceasefire Starts, Kurds Find Themselves Excluded
As Syrian Ceasefire Starts, Kurds Find Themselves Excluded | Rebels confirm Kurdish factions won’t be invited to peace talks either
Syrian FM: ‘Real Chance’ for Peace Settlement at Upcoming Talks
Syrian FM: ‘Real Chance’ for Peace Settlement at Upcoming Talks | ‘Everything is open for discussion’ at upcoming Kazakhstan talks
Obama Under Growing Pressure to Prove Russia Hacking Claims
Obama Under Growing Pressure to Prove Russia Hacking Claims | Latest report reiterates allegations, doesn’t provide evidence
Philippines President Rebukes US Goals in Region
Philippines President Rebukes US Goals in Region | Doesn’t care that China is building islands
Russia to Hold off on Retaliation for US Sanctions, Expecting Trump to Reverse Them
Russia to Hold off on Retaliation for US Sanctions, Expecting Trump to Reverse Them | Russian MPs seek quick moves against US diplomats


