Washington Post: Islamic State claims responsibility for Beirut suicide bombings that kill dozens
BEIRUT — Twin suicide bombings claimed by the Islamic State killed dozens of people and wounded more than 100 in Beirut on Thursday, raising fears of intensified attempts by the radical group to undermine Lebanon’s fragile stability.
In the worst attack to hit the Lebanese capital in years, assailants targeted a southern suburb where many loyalists of the powerful Shiite Hezbollah militia live. The incident killed at least 37 people and wounded as many as 200, officials said, and left little doubt that the attackers struck with the intent of stirring up Lebanon’s volatile sectarian divisions.
MIDDLE EAST
Beirut suicide bombings: At least 41 killed, 200 hurt. Two suicide bombers hit Hezbollah bastion in Lebanon, 43 killed.
Kurds expect to enter and clear Sinjar soon.
Iraqi Kurds launch offensive to retake Sinjar from ISIL. Kurds launch offensive in Iraq, Turks consider ground operation in Syria.
Help wanted: Iraqi Yazidis turn to Russia as West fails to stop Islamic State killings.
Syria pledges no arbitrary attacks, U.S. takes with 'grain of salt'.
Syria army scores key victories ahead of Vienna talks.
At least 100 fighters killed in Syria during storming of besieged airbase: monitor.
Russian proposal on Syria fails to gain traction.
Russia accuses US of hijacking preparations for Syria talks.
At least four killed in southern Beirut suburb explosions. Deadly Beirut blasts hit Hezbollah stronghold.
War batters cradle of Yemen's Arab Spring uprising.
Israeli army unit storms hospital and kills Palestinian.
Israeli executives warn of industrial crisis.
ASIA
U.S. bomber flew over Chinese-built island in South China Sea: Pentagon.
In Kim Jung Un's North Korea, purge rumors grow with disappearance of top aide.
Pro-IS rally at Afghan University stirs concern.
US troops didn't have eyes on Afghan hospital before attack.
ICC cites evidence international forces abusing Afghanistan detainees.
Confusion over reports dissident Taliban commander killed.
Pakistan Army Chief: Finish the job against the Taliban.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's anticorruption campaign has hit Beijing — and he's not backing down.
UK: Modi arrives for business deals - and protests. Trade deals, protests mark UK visit by India's Modi.
Obama calls Myanmar president, endorses election as Suu Kyi eyes majority.
AFRICA
Around 25 dead in Boko Haram raid in Niger, clashes with army.
Leaked Emirati emails could threaten peace talks in Libya.
South African farmers face losses as drought worsens.
Egyptian President makes first visit to Sharm El Sheikh since Russian crash.
EU launches $2 billion emergency fund for Africa to combat migration. Europe fund to tackle African migration 'not enough'.
UN to vote on Burundi as violence escalates.
U.N., AU, EU raise alarm on Burundi crisis spreading.
Kenyan forces accused of smuggling racket in Somalia, army denies.
Three decades in, Sinai's peacekeepers are under pressure.
Serious El Niño impact predicted for East and southern Africa
EUROPE
Poroshenko says situation in eastern Ukraine worsening.
Europe in 'race against time' to save open borders: EU's Tusk.
Sweden imposes new refugee border controls.
Greek police tear gas anti-austerity protesters. Greece mayhem: Fierce street clashes, Molotov cocktails, rioting amid strike in Athens.
Hollande demands Germany probe BND spying on French FM Fabius.
Norway: Russians using ‘sex and vodka’ to blackmail politicians.
Putin won't attend APEC summit in Philippines — Kremlin.
FSB says Ex-Interior Ministry employee convicted as U.S. spy.
Russian sports minister: Russia won't boycott 2016 Olympics if athletics team is banned.
State funeral for former West German leader Schmidt on Nov 23.
AMERICAS
FBI expands probe of Clinton emails, launches independent classification review.
Students across U.S. to march over debt, free public college. Protests over racial issues spread to more US campuses.
U.S. politicians say arrests of Venezuelans expose Maduro's government corruption.
Pressure mounts on Venezuela to allow election observers.
U.S. arrests two Venezuelans who say they’re related to President Maduro. Venezuela leader condemns 'imperialist' attacks after drug arrests. Venezuelan first lady's nephews indicted in U.S. on drug case.
Brazil president surveys dam disaster site; government vows probe, audit of other dams.
Brazil vows to make BHP, Vale pay for deadly mine disaster.
Laser strikes on aircraft in the U.S. at record pace with another flurry overnight.
New York bans daily fantasy sports betting.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Isis has 80,000 foreign fighters in Syria and Iraq from 80 countries, says Russia.
Coordinated European raids target ring supporting terrorist groups. 16 ISIS-linked suspects held in Europe-wide sweep: Italy officials.
House chairman: Russian plane is 'whole new chapter in terrorism'.
Islamic State video threatens attacks in Russia 'very soon': site monitoring group.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
A November stock slide continues as oil, metals prices fall.
Negative interest rates the new normal next time economies slump.
US Justice Department could give firms a pass on foreign bribery if they confess.
Apple apologises after allegations of racism by Australia schoolboys.