BBC: Syria war: Aid reaches Eastern Ghouta despite air strikes
An aid convoy with urgently needed supplies has reached the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta area of Syria, for the first time since mid-February.
The Syrian Red Crescent said 46 truckloads of food parcels were delivered to 27,500 people, along with health items for more than 70,000 people in the town of Douma.
Shelling and gunfire were heard despite a supposed five-hour truce.
At least 719 people have been killed in recent weeks, many of them children.
Fourteen civilians died in government air strikes overnight, activists say.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria lets aid reach Ghouta but blocks medical supplies, presses assault.
Syrian army makes 'significant' advances in Damascus' suburb.
Turkey tightens grip on Syrian Kurdish enclave.
Iraq orders seizure of assets of Saddam-era officials.
Iraq increases taxes amid public discontent.
Historic Yemen town fights to survive as war closes in.
Collapse of Iran nuclear deal would be 'great loss', IAEA tells Trump.
Iran foreign minister criticises EU 'extremism' towards Tehran.
US embassy in Turkey is closed Monday due to a security threat. Arrests in Turkey as US embassy shuts down due to 'threat'.
Israel's Netanyahu departs for U.S. trip amid corruption investigation.
ASIA
Kim Jong Un meets with South Korean officials for historic talks in Pyongyang.
North Korea earned hundreds of millions through sanction-busting schemes.
China puts hold on US bid for UN ban of ships over N.Korea smuggling.
China told to follow the leader Xi Jinping in thought, word and deed.
China boosts defense spending, rattling its neighbors' nerves.
China NPC: Economy growth target 'around 6.5%' in 2018.
China warns Taiwan it won't tolerate separatist activities.
Thousands protest in Kashmir after troops kill six including civilians.
Sri Lanka imposes curfew in Kandy after anti-Muslim riots.
Philippine gov’t asks Supreme Court to expel chief justice.
Vietnam hosts U.S. aircraft carrier for first time since war.
AFRICA
Shabaab targets Somali, African Union troops in southern Somalia.
Sierra Leone heads into hotly contested elections.
At least 10 die in Nigeria farmer-herder clashes: police.
Nigeria's Buhari to tour violence-hit states.
Ethiopians strike over state of emergency.
Sierra Leone to vote for new leader after years of economic crisis.
Burkina attack probe focuses on possible 'G5 Sahel' target.
South Africa: Listeriosis outbreak death toll rises to 180. Listeria outbreak: South African neighbours ban meat exports.
Tropical cyclone triggers flooding in Madagascar.
EUROPE
New Ukraine cease-fire 'violated almost immediately'.
Germany coalition deal: Merkel promises action on jobs and EU.
Putin, before vote, says Russia has thwarted hundreds of foreign spies.
Putin: Russia will 'never' extradite 13 nationals indicted by Mueller.
Now Russia accuses US of election meddling as minister claims Washington is trying to sow chaos to bring down Vladimir Putin.
With gas and diplomacy, Russia embraces Cold War foe Pakistan.
Slovak PM fights president's pressure to shake-up government.
UK does not plan to produce rival Brexit legal text - Hammond.
Greece logs solid economic growth in 2017.
Collapsed building in Poland may have been blown up.
AMERICAS
Special counsel wants documents on Trump, numerous campaign associates.
Trump ratchets up pressure on Canada, Mexico over trade.
US makes Cuba staffing cuts permanent after 'health attacks'.
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro says airlines will have to accept the Petro-cryptocurrency.
Pragmatic candidate livens up Venezuela’s presidential race.
Families of Mexico military abuse victims fear new security law.
Toronto police find 7th victim in serial killer case.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
ISIS supporter tried to recruit 55 children for attacks in London.
ISIS looks to rebound in the Philippines—and spread.
ISIS focuses on U.S. embassy attacks, kidnappings of Westerners.
Extremist Carlos the Jackal back on trial over Paris attack.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Trump confirms that Canada and Mexico will be hit by new metals tariffs.
Trump trade row: EU considers tax on Levi jean imports.
US oil expected to meet most of world’s growth in demand.
Qualcomm requests national security review of Broadcom bid.
