Reuters: Some IS jihadists surrender in eastern Syria enclave but more remain
DEIR AL-ZOR PROVINCE, Syria (Reuters) - Some 200 Islamic State fighters surrendered after a ferocious battle over their last shred of territory in eastern Syria, but around 1,000 may still be holding out, a spokesman for the U.S.-backed Syrian force battling them said on Monday.
The jihadist group faces defeat in Baghouz on the banks of the Euphrates, but it still holds remote pockets of land further west and has launched guerrilla attacks in other areas where it has lost control.
Baghouz, a collection of hamlets and farmland near the border with Iraq, is the last patch of populated territory Islamic State (IS) still holds in the area straddling the two countries where it declared a caliphate in 2014.
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MIDDLE EAST
US, Russia military chiefs discuss Syria.
Hundreds leave IS-held area in Syria as fighting slows down.
Hundreds in Syria's Baghouz 'surrender' amid slowdown in fighting.
Rebels attack Syrian army posts to avenge civilian deaths.
Qatar says arms purchases 'none of Saudi's business'.
Govt formation in Iraq's Kurdish region closer after KDP-PUK deal.
Yemen crisis: UK's Hunt warns Hudaydah deal 'could die within weeks'.
Hamas chief warns Israel against pre-poll 'adventure'.
Israel hits Hamas sites over balloons carrying 'explosive device'.
Israeli soldiers kill two Palestinians after car ramming, military says.
US to merge consulate and embassy in Jerusalem, downgrading Palestinian mission.
ASIA
N. Korea's Kim arrives home after Trump summit: state media.
Xi firmly in charge as China turns to legislative season.
Indian jets reportedly down Pakistani drone near bilateral border.
With worries of war and an upcoming election, support surges for India's Modi.
China accuses Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor of stealing state secrets. China accuses detained Canadians of spying.
South Korea's Moon looks for early resumption of US-N Korea talks.
Russia confirms North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit Moscow.
Indonesia and Australia sign long-awaited free trade deal.
South Koreans angry over fine dust pollution.
AFRICA
UN chief wants to boost peace mission in South Sudan.
1st US congressional delegation in 14 years visits Eritrea.
Rwanda deploys army along border with Uganda amid standoff.
Anger brews in Algeria as ailing Bouteflika bids for 5th term.
Former foes Ethiopia and Eritrea seek to boost S.Sudan peace deal.
C.Africa peace deal under strain as militias quit.
Nigeria: Defeated election candidate's relative and lawyer arrested.
Burundian opposition leader criticises ban on party launch.
Ebola defence: South Sudan steps up border checks.
4 Americans dead in Kenya helicopter crash.
EUROPE
UK leader visits Salisbury a year after Novichok attack.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signs decree suspending INF nuclear pact.
Far-right 'stoking fears' in Estonia's parliamentary election.
British PM Theresa May's lawyer seeks legal fix to the Brexit riddle.
EU executive hits back at Hungary's Orban ahead of elections.
Church 'not afraid of history': Pope Francis to open secret Pius XII archives.
Netherlands recalls ambassador to Iran. Dutch recall envoy from Iran in murder plot row: minister.
France considers 3% digital tax on Internet giants.
AMERICAS
In major blow to Canada's Trudeau, second minister quits over scandal.
US Senate set to reject Trump's emergency declaration.
Trump claims Cohen hearing may have hurt North Korea summit.
Dems unleash sprawling probe of Trump family, administration. House panel widens Trump obstruction and abuse of power probe.
The Hill's Morning Report - Dem investigative blitz ignites impeachment debate.
US ends diplomatic protocol tiff with EU.
U.S. to allow lawsuits against some foreign firms doing business in Cuba: sources.
Venezuela's Guaido returns home in affront to Maduro. Guaido returns to Venezuela, calls for more street protests.
Lula back in Brazil prison after grandson's funeral.
Huawei CFO Meng sues Canada for unlawful detention.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Pakistan announces crackdown on UN terror list groups.
Germany to strip 'Islamic State' fighters' citizenship — report.
IS militants continue to sneak into Turkey despite measures.
New Zealand jihadist Mark Taylor captured in Syria and jailed in Kurdish prison.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Health care, tech lead losses for stocks on Wall Street.
Huawei said to be preparing to sue U.S. government: source.
Google fights European copyright overhaul.
Prince Charles charity link to Russian offshore network.
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