Syria Conflict: Half Of Population In Urgent Need Of Aid - UN -- BBC
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says that half of Syria's population, some 9.3 million people, now "urgently need humanitarian aid".
He was speaking at a donor conference in Kuwait which is seeking $6.5bn (£4bn) over the coming year for Syria.
It is the UN's biggest ever request for a single crisis.
Meanwhile, Syria's deputy foreign minister has said Western intelligence agencies have visited Damascus to discuss combating radical Islamists.
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MIDDLE EAST
Western, Arab states pledge $1.4 billion in fresh Syria aid.
Al-Qaida-linked group secures hold on Syrian city.
West opens security contacts with Syria: deputy minister. West has discussed co-operation with Syria, Damascus claims.
Scores die in multiple Iraq explosions. Bomb attacks kill 62 in Iraq, PM seeks world's support.
Turkey reassured that NATO shield not designed for Israel.
Erdogan tells Turkish ambassadors to spread word of 'treacherous' plot.
Israel minister apologizes to Kerry over scorn for peace drive.
Kerry says undeterred by Israeli criticism of peace push.
Justice elusive as Lebanon's Hariri trial opens without accused.
ASIA
Thai opposition leader's house attacked, politics in deadlock. Thai government maintains February 2 election date: deputy PM.
Philippines seeks more US navy ships amid China threat.
China condemns Japan leader on visit to Ethiopia.
Japan self-defense ship, fishing boat collide; two in critical condition.
Group say Myanmar army using rape as weapon of war.
Australia heatwave prompts fire alerts.
Truck hits schoolbus in Pakistan: 17 children dead.
AFRICA
UN chief 'alarmed' by rising deaths in South Sudan.
Central African Republic violence ebbs, but U.N. warns of flare-up.
UN drone crashes in DR Congo.
Egypt referendum: Second day of voting on new constitution.
Egypt poll sparks protests and celebrations.
Drop in sea piracy helped by big Somali improvement, says watchdog.
Trial of Kenya Westgate mall attack suspects begins.
EUROPE
Russian security forces battle militants before Olympics.
French press takes greater interest in Hollande's politics than his sex life.
German economy grew just 0.4 percent in 2013 but picking up steam.
Recession-weary Italians catch nostalgia for lira.
Britain says no evidence yet of SAS role in Golden Temple attack.
Vatican facing UN showdown on sex abuse record.
Poland to speed up troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
AMERICAS
Report: NSA maps pathway into computers.
Supreme Court to consider abortion, gun cases.
U.S., Canada sign agreement to share data on space debris.
Mexican troops move in on anti-drug gang vigilantes.
Venezuelan papers threatened by newsprint shortage.
Mosquito-borne virus spreading in Caribbean.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Somali militants moving into Kenya, official says.
Al Qaeda group in Lebanon vows to strike at Iran.
Just what is the current state of al-Qaeda today.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
General Motors to pay first dividend since 2008.
Global investment in clean energy falls for second year running.
More battery problems for Boeing's Dreamliner jet.
World Bank: Global economy at turning point.
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