Stalled Tikrit push exposes Iraqi split over tactics
The Tikrit operation stalls three weeks after launch as Shiite militias and government forces clash over strategy amid reports of heavy casualties and potential war crimes. Officials warn a full assault risks high losses, while U.S. and Iraqi leaders weigh timing and airpower limits. Tikrit, Saddam’s hometown, faces fortified IS defenses, booby traps, and civilian danger.
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Iran nuclear talks near deal as six powers pause
Six world powers pause negotiations with Iran for five days amid optimism about a near agreement. Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif says most of the deal is complete and that Kerry will engage European ministers to secure signatures as talks resume in Lausanne.
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Autopsy: Mississippi man found hanged. FBI Civil Rights probe
Authorities completed an autopsy on Otis Byrd, 54, found hanging near his home amid a large area search by about 30 investigators. The FBI and DOJ Civil Rights Division lead the probe as friends and family are interviewed and scenes examined. In separate campus action North Carolina State University halted all fraternity activities after a pledge book contained jokes about sexual assault and lynching black men.
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