AFP: Trump says 'no' to Taliban talks after wave of attacks
US President Donald Trump on Monday ruled out quick talks with the Taliban, following a wave of bloody large-scale attacks in the Afghan capital Kabul.
"I don't think we are prepared to talk right now," Trump said, throwing into question Washington's strategy of pushing the group toward the negotiating table.
"We don't want to talk with the Taliban," Trump said. "They are killing people left and right, innocent people."
He added: "There may be a time but it's going to be a long time."
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria violence overshadows Russia-hosted talks.
Turkish forces target strategic hill near Syria’s Afrin. Turkey-backed forces capture strategic hill overlooking Afrin.
'More civilians killed' as Turkey pursues Syria campaign.
Regime air raids kill 33 civilians in northwest Syria: monitor.
UN envoy to attend Syria peace talks despite boycott.
France to 'intervene' if nationals sentenced to death in Mideast.
Iran grants US citizen four-day release from prison.
Fighting flares in Yemen's Aden after separatist 'coup' attempt. Yemen separatists send reinforcements to Aden.
Yemeni president calls for ceasefire in Aden.
Netanyahu lashes out at Iran in talks with Putin.
ASIA
North Korea cancels joint cultural performance with South Korea ahead of Winter Olympics.
Cambodian police arrest 90 foreigners for 'dancing pornographically' in Siem Reap.
11 Afghan troops die in IS attack on Kabul military academy.
U.N. says 100,000 Rohingya in grave danger from monsoon rains.
New plan to ‘mainstream’ Pakistan’s madrassas faces hurdles.
China bans Hip-Hop and other 'sub-cultures' from state television.
Philippine police return to war on drugs, cannot promise to avoid bloodshed.
Philippines' Duterte sanctions corruption prober after bank records 'leak'.
90,000 flee Philippine volcano stretching relief camps.
AFRICA
Cameroon anglophone separatist leader extradited from Nigeria.
13,000 migrants repatriated from Libya: AU chief.
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to meet on Monday for Nile dam talks.
Tension in East Africa ticks up over Nile, Gulf power struggle.
UN says appalled by 'retribution killings' in eastern Libya.
Gunman kill three soldiers in north Mali as security worsens.
Equatorial Guinea says it will protect former Gambian leader.
Kenya opposition to swear-in leader as 'president'.
Donald Trump in letter to African Union: US 'deeply respects' Africa.
EUROPE
President says Poland did not take part in the Holocaust.
Italian populist candidates boast they’re non-politician.
Finland elections: President Sauli Niinisto reelected with huge majority.
Finland’s presidential candidates back arms ban to warring Middle East states.
Cyprus election: Anastasiades and Malas go to runoff. Cyprus president faces runoff after failing to win overall majority.
Navalny supporters demand 'Russia without Putin'. Protests across Russia call for boycott Of March 18 Presidential vote.
Russian Police try to pull the plug, but Navalny's YouTube protest rolls on.
Challenged on all fronts, Britain's May faces pressure over Brexit law.
Paris remains on high alert as Seine continues to rise.
Spain: Dozens of children among 329 migrants rescued at sea.
AMERICAS
US lifts ban on refugees from 11 countries.
Colombia suspends peace talks with ELN rebels following attacks.
FBI’s McCabe, a frequent Trump target, abruptly leaves post.
US Treasury says government borrowing will hit 8-year high.
Democratic senator criticizes Pelosi's immigration comment.
Deadline looms for Trump and Russia sanctions.
Trump admits tweeting from bed to defend himself against ‘fake news’.
U.S. farmers have much to lose if NAFTA deal collapses.
Two police killed in Colombia in more bombings targeting officers.
Mexico's cartels are ditching drugs for oil.
Mexico to send troops to stem violence after record 25,000 murders.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Belgium braces for return of foreign fighters.
Al Qaeda head blames Islamists for failure of Arab uprisings.
ISIS, other jihadists increase Bitcoin use after fall of Caliphate.
Group helps identify ISIS fighters fleeing northern Syria.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Technology companies lead modest pullback in US stocks.
Exxon Mobil to invest $50 billion in US over 5 years, citing tax reform.
EU says would react 'swiftly' to any Trump trade curbs.
Most Americans wary of self-driving cars: Reuters/Ipsos poll.
In State of Union, Trump to make his case on economy.
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