Obama cites gaps of trust hindering Syria talks at G20
President Obama and Vladimir Putin left Hangzhou without a cease fire in Syria after 90 minutes of blunt talks. Kerry Lavrov continue to work toward an agreement while discussing Ukraine cybersecurity and closer military ties to fight militants. The G20 endorsed free trade and pledged global growth while Xi Jinping announced two tax evasion and corruption centers.
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Complex Factions Rule Syria War With Shifting Alliances
In Syria the civil war shows a mosaic of militias and foreign powers as the United States and Russia seek a cease-fire. Assad’s axis includes the Syrian Armed Forces, National Defense Forces, Iran’s IRGC and Shiite militias, while opposition and jihadist groups like Nusra Front, Ahrar al Sham, Jaish al Islam, and the Southern Front confront them. The US backed Syrian Democratic Forces led by the YPG clash with Islamic State, Nusra and other rivals, highlighting a web of shifting loyalties and rivalries across the conflict.
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Widespread Syrian Bombings Prompt Evacuations
A wave of bombings in government held Syria killed at least 48 people in Tartus Homs and a Damascus suburb. Attacks also hit Hasakeh and Qamishli as Obama and Putin pursued a peace plan. North Korea fired three ballistic missiles during the G20 in Hangzhou. ESA locates the Philae lander on Comet 67P after a long search.
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Congress races to avoid looming government shutdown
Congress returns from a seven week recess with under a month to fund the federal government and prevent a shutdown. House Republicans plan votes on several measures to oppose the Obama administration while impeding actions on Zika funding and other issues.
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