Bloomberg: Myanmar’s Army Chief Accepts Suu Kyi Victory, Offers Cooperation
Army Chief Min Aung Hlaing respects the outcome of Myanmar’s election and is willing to work with a new government led by Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy, a senior government official said.
“The commander-in-chief of the armed forces has said that he will accept the position made by the Myanmar people and will also work with a new government,” Minister of Information Ye Htut said in an interview.
MIDDLE EAST
U.S., allies conduct 11 strikes in Syria, 17 in Iraq: U.S. military.
Russia says flew 85 sorties, hit 277 targets in Syria in last 48 hours: Interfax.
Hezbollah expands military presence in Syrian war.
Syria conflict: Russia 'peace plan' revealed ahead of key summit.
Syrian opposition rejects Russian peace plan with Assad stumbling block. Assad's opponents dismiss Russian ideas for solving Syria crisis.
Iran has yet to decide on going to next round of Syria talks in Vienna.
Middle eastern powers have to 'uphold arms embargo against ISIL'.
Hundreds of Sudanese troops arrive in Yemen's Aden.
First Qatari soldier killed in Yemen conflict.
Iran must stop intimidating journalists, UN experts say. U.N. rights experts urge Iran to release journalists.
EU issues guidelines on labelling products from Israeli settlements.
ASIA
Myanmar's Suu Kyi wins seat, demands military meeting.
Afghan Hazara killings spur thousands to march in Kabul. Afghan protest at beheadings puts pressure on Ghani government.
Anxiety grows as conditions worsen In Afghanistan.
China corruption fight extends to top officials in Beijing and Shanghai.
China says Philippines must heal rift over South China Sea as Indonesia speaks out.
S. Korea, Japan hold first post-summit talks on 'comfort women'.
Indonesia won’t slide back into military rule, Security Minister says.
New Zealand female MPs thrown out of parliament after disclosing sexual assaults.
AFRICA
US offers millions in rewards for info on al-Shabab leaders. U.S. offers $27 million in rewards for information on al Shabaab commanders.
Specter of civil war haunts Burundi as violence escalates.
Congo's Kabila should receive immunity, says main opponent Katumbi.
Heavy fighting in Libya's Benghazi, 16 killed: official.
Kenyan forces say flush out suspected Islamist militants in forest.
In Egypt, angry talk of Western conspiracy over plane crash.
Russia says ban on flights to Egypt will last for months.
Police fire stun grenades at striking South African parliament staff.
El Nino threatens 'millions in east and southern Africa'.
EUROPE
'Like a war': Calais residents terrified over 3rd night of clashes between police & migrants. 27 officers injured after two nights of unrest at Calais refugee camp.
Slovenia starts building fence to control flow of refugees.
Danish prime minister plans tighter controls on refugees, migrants.
Radio reports say Germany spied on FBI, UN bodies and French foreign minister.
Russia widens net in hunt for 'foreign agents'.
Spanish PM Rajoy challenges Catalan secession bid.
Portugal's government ousted amid austerity backlash.
AMERICAS
Obama visits Arlington National Cemetery to honor veterans.
Donald Trump, Marco Rubio won GOP debate, poll finds.
US Congress passes bill giving lethal aid to Ukraine.
Macri has 8-point lead in Argentina's presidential race: poll.
Colombia's Farc rebel group 'ordered to stop buying guns'.
Two-thirds of Mexicans against decriminalizing marijuana: poll.
Anger at burst dams in Brazil focuses on Vale, mining code.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Counter-terrorism: Unrecognized terrorists states.
France arrests 'Islamic State' supporter for plotting Toulon naval base attack.
Islamic State militants' wives tell their story.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
China's Alibaba breaks Singles Day record as sales surge.
U.N. agrees on radio spectrum for global flight tracking.
Bezos overtakes Slim as world's fourth-richest on Amazon rally.