UN Declares Highest-Level Humanitarian Emergency In Iraq As Clashes Erupt Near Baghdad -- FOX News
The United Nations announced it had declared the humanitarian crisis in Iraq to be the highest level of emergency, while clashes between Iraqi troops and Sunni militants west of Baghdad killed at least four children Thursday.
The U.N. on Wednesday declared the situation in Iraq a "Level 3 Emergency" -- a development that will trigger additional goods, funds and assets to respond to the needs of the displaced, said U.N. special representative Nickolay Mladenov, pointing to the "scale and complexity of the current humanitarian catastrophe."
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MIDDLE EAST
UN declares Iraq emergency amid clashes.
Obama to end humanitarian airdrops in Iraq but air strikes will continue.
Exclusive: Governor of Iraq's Sunni heartland secures U.S. support against militants.
Extended Israel-Hamas truce holding after rocky start. Hamas: Peace deal must meet people's demands.
Israeli-Palestinian talks face major hurdles as new truce begins.
Syrian army takes town near Damascus in blow to rebels. Syrian troops beat rebels in Damascus suburb.
ISIS releases video of captured Lebanese soldiers.
Yemen foils plot to kill former President Saleh.
Turkey's Erdogan urges party to forge ahead with new constitution.
ASIA
Pakistan protesters head towards capital.
Key Abdullah ally warns of Afghan unrest if vote recount is ‘one-sided’.
Australia won't rule out sending troops to Iraq.
Japan lodges 'strong protest' with Russia over military exercise.
North Korea fires 3 short-range rockets into Sea of Japan – agency.
Pope calls for peace as N Korea tests rockets.
Taiwan complains of 'severe' cyber attacks from China.
U.S. seeking calmer relationship with China, Kerry says.
Malaysia declares Aug 22 national day of mourning for MH17 victims.
AFRICA
South Sudan leaders show little appetite for peace deal: U.N..
Egypt Islamists mark anniversary of mass killing.
Guinea declares public health emergency over Ebola.
Ebola lockdown takes economic toll in West Africa.
Central African Republic: CAR refugees face harrowing trip to Cameroon.
500 guns seized: Somalia tries to disarm Mogadishu.
DR Congo war crimes trial of Egangela 'a test case of justice'.
French troops arrest suspected terrorists in Mali.
EUROPE
Russian convoy stops close to Ukraine border.
Putin says Russia will do its utmost to stop bloodshed in Ukraine. Putin sounds conciliatory note on visit to annexed Ukraine region. Putin says many European leaders want to end sanctions standoff.
Putin no-show dashes Crimean hopes. Putin strikes conciliatory tone in Crimea speech.
Slovak PM warns 'meaningless' Russia sanctions jeopardize EU economy.
Eurozone economy stalls in second quarter. Eurozone recovery grinds to halt amid Ukraine fear.
Ukraine crisis sends NATO 'back to basics'.
AMERICAS
U.S. poll finds support for Iraqi airstrikes.
Michael Brown shooting: Anger at crackdown on protests. Michael Brown protests in Ferguson met with rubber bullets and teargas.
Brazil mourns death of presidential candidate Campos. Brazil candidate's death makes runoff more likely.
Argentina's financial troubles pile up.
Venezuela ponders raising gas prices, now at 5 cents a gallon; backlash feared.
Panama Canal turns 100 amid growing pains, competition.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Saudi Arabia donates $100 mn for a UN counter-terrorism centre.
Spain, Morocco break up suspected Jihadist network.
AQAP ideologue praises jihadi victories in Iraq, comments on Berghdal release.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Berkshire Hathaway stock hits new milestone at $200,000.
Three Ballmer buys that were crazier than the Los Angeles Clippers.
Russian oil giant seeks funds earmarked for pensions.
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