Iraq PM Calls Emergency After Mosul Seized -- Al Jazeera
Nouri al-Maliki says he will arm civilians after al-Qaeda inspired fighters take over second-largest city in Nineveh.
The Iraqi prime minister has called for a national state of emergency after the city of Mosul and parts of the northern province of Nineveh fell to al-Qaeda-inspired fighters.
Nouri al-Maliki said on Tuesday that he would ask parliament to declare the emergency after the overnight takeoverby groups including the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.
He said: "We will not allow Mosul to be under the banner of terrorism, We call on all international organisations to support Iraq and its stance in fighting terrorism. The entire world will suffer if terrorism spreads."
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MIDDLE EAST
Sunni militants drive Iraqi army out of Mosul. Iraqi PM calls for state of emergency after gunmen storm Mosul city. State of emergency: ISIS militants overrun Iraq city of 1.8mn, free 2,500 prisoners.
Syrian rebel infighting kills at least 630 in east.
France says Iran talks 'hitting a wall'; July deadline in doubt.
Saudis imprison dozens on terrorism charges.
Israeli parliament votes on new President to succeed Peres. Israel chooses veteran hard-liner as president.
After failed peace talks, Israel divided.
Palestinian reconciliation pact threatened by disunity.
ASIA
Pakistan Taliban claims second Karachi attack. More violence erupts near Pakistan's busiest airport; Taliban vows 'full-out war'.
Pakistan air strikes 'kill 15 militants'.
Afghans worry as U.S. spending boom comes to an end.
Vietnam wants larger US role in dispute with China.
Tensions mount over security talks in Japan.
China pushes assimilation to calm Xinjiang unrest.
Shout of 'murderer' goes up in packed court as Korea ferry crew face trial.
AFRICA
Central African Republic bans texts.
Malian armed groups agree to talk peace.
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attack Cameroon village.
Now Boko Haram militants 'kidnap up to 40 young mothers near to the village where 250 schoolgirls were seized'.
South Sudan: Women raped under the noses of UN forces.
Kenya cleric Sheikh Mohammed Idris shot dead in Mombasa.
South African mine strike talks deadlocked.
EUROPE
Ukraine says repulses separatist mortar attacks.
Ukraine to create humanitarian corridors in east. Ukrainian President orders corridors to help civilians leave east.
Ukraine orders police deployment in east.
Ukraine-Russia gas-pricing dispute persists.
Lavrov: Russia won’t sanction Ukraine if Kiev signs association agreement with EU. Lavrov says dialogue needed in Ukraine regardless of differences.
Defying Russian warnings, Moldova and Georgia head for EU pact.
Kosovo opposition says uniting, may thwart Thaci's bid for new term.
AMERICAS
Despite protests, World Cup excitement building in Brazil.
Sao Paulo metro strike suspended for two days. Subway strike suspended in Sao Paulo, may hit Rio.
Border agents warn of ‘chicken pox, MRSA staph’ from illegal child crossings.
US OKs commercial drone flights over land.
Venezuelan prostitutes earn more selling dollars than sex.
Argentine Vice-President Boudou questioned by judge.
Hillary Clinton says Benghazi probes won't deter possible White House bid.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
New jihadi recruitment tool: militants' Instagram accounts.
Russia’s security service eliminates 130 terrorists, prevents six attacks.
Counter-terrorism: The deal with the devil that terrifies Asia.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil prices rise before OPEC meeting.
Buffett ready to double $15 billion solar, wind bet.
Donald Sterling says LA Clippers not for sale.
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