Iraqi PM Seeks World's Help Against Violence -- Al Jazeera
Nouri al-Maliki calls for support in the fight against what he described as terrorists, amid raging violence.
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has called for international support in the fight against what he described as terrorists, amid raging violence across the country.
Bomb attacks and shootings killed at least 75 people in Iraq on Wednesday, police and hospital sources said, making it one of the bloodiest days in months.
"The battle will be long and will continue," Maliki said on state television. "If we keep silent it means the creation of evil statelets that would wreak havoc with security in the region and the world."
His comments on Wednesday came amid a series of bloody attacks.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria's Assad slams Saudi ideology as 'threat to world'.
Western, Arab states pledge $1.4 billion in fresh Syria aid. UN offered $2.4 billion for war-ravaged Syrians in major appeal.
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.
Violence kills 75 in Iraq, PM seeks world's support.
U.N. nuclear agency board to meet next week on Iran deal.
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
Afghan president attacks U.S. over military operation.
New video surfaces of U.S. prisoner from Afghan war.
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
Egypt voters overwhelmingly approve constitution: government official.
South Sudan forces, rebels clash in Upper Nile.
UN chief 'alarmed' by rising deaths in South Sudan.
South Sudan government expects ceasefire deal soon.
C.Africa Republic religious hatred was underestimated -France.
Central African Republic violence ebbs, but U.N. warns of flare-up.
UN drone crashes in DR Congo.
Drop in sea piracy helped by big Somali improvement, says watchdog.
Trial of Kenya Westgate mall attack suspects begins.
EUROPE
Ukraine court bans protests in central Kyiv.
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
Super Bowl security will be massive, N.J. law enforcement officials say.
Obama: 2014 can be 'breakthrough' year for jobs, economy.
U.S. economy expanding at a moderate pace: Fed.
More Americans worse off financially than a year ago.
Report: NSA maps pathway into computers.
Supreme Court to consider abortion, gun cases.
U.S., Canada sign agreement to share data on space debris.
Bogota Mayor Gustavo Petro's sacking put on hold by court.
Mexican troops move in on anti-drug gang vigilantes.
Venezuelan papers threatened by newsprint shortage.
Mosquito-borne virus spreading in Caribbean.
U.S. rules for oil on railcars not likely before 2015: agency.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US Senate panel finds Benghazi attack was 'preventable'.
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
IMF head Christine Lagarde warns of deflation risks.
More than 11 million young people have fled Facebook since 2011.
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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