Separatists in Ukraine pledge to honor cease-fire
Insurgent leaders in Donetsk said they would respect Poroshenko's cease-fire and engage in talks to resolve the Ukraine conflict. The move comes as negotiations with Kyiv and European officials begin amid heavy fighting and mass displacement. Putin urged Obama for direct talks to end the fighting and start negotiations between the parties.
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Abbott reintroduces bill to scrap carbon tax in Australia
Prime Minister Tony Abbott reintroduced legislation to repeal the AU$24.15 per ton carbon tax amid a Senate shift. He argues scrapping the levy would cut electricity by AU$200 and gas by AU$70 annually while current welfare payments to low income households would continue.
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Syria says Israeli airstrikes kill four and wound nine
The Syrian government said Israeli airstrikes killed four people and wounded nine in retaliation for a deadly cross border attack. It called the raids a flagrant violation of sovereignty and noted five warplanes hit nine targets near the Golan Heights. The Britain based Observatory cited destruction of two tanks two artillery batteries and the 90th brigade headquarters. Netanyahu warned of tougher force if attacks continue.
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Kerry warns Iraq leaders as ISIL threat looms
Secretary of State John Kerry, during a brief Baghdad visit, warned Iraq's divided leadership that an existential ISIL threat requires an inclusive government now. He said U.S. military action could occur regardless of domestic reforms, stressing it targets ISIL and not a specific government or sect.
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