Outgoing U.N. Human Rights Commissioner Navi Pillay talks during an interview to Reuters in her office in Geneva August 19, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Ruben Sprich
U.N. Accuses Islamic State Of Mass Killings -- Reuters
(Reuters) - The United Nations condemned on Monday "appalling, widespread" crimes by Islamic State forces in Iraq, including mass executions of prisoners that could amount to war crimes.
U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay condemned "grave, horrific human rights violations" being committed by Islamic State, a Sunni Muslim group which has seized large areas of Iraq and Syria to the alarm of the Baghdad government and its allies in the West.
Up to 670 prisoners from Badush prison in the city of Mosul were killed by Islamic State on June 10, Pillay said in a statement quoting survivors and witnesses to the "massacre" as telling U.N. human rights investigators.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Iran says it downed Israeli drone over nuclear site.
Iran nuclear probe reaches deadline, no word yet on outcome.
ASIA
Afghan presidential inauguration delayed with candidates deep in conflict.
Afghan vote crisis 'costing billions', says finance minister.
Vietnam envoy to visit China to seek thaw in testy ties.
China leaders discuss Hong Kong's political future.
China targets ordinary Uighurs with beards, burkas.
Macau arrests five over pro-democracy poll.
Thailand Army Chief now Prime Minister.
AFRICA
Boko Haram declares 'Islamic state' in northern Nigeria.
Nigeria denies Boko Haram 'Caliphate' claim.
Boko Haram crisis: Nigerian troops 'flee into Cameroon'.
Libya seeks foreign help for oilfields as rockets fired at airport.
'Underestimated' Ebola outbreak spreads.
Congo declares Ebola outbreak in northern Equateur province.
Mozambique government, former rebels sign peace pact.
Shooter at US army base injures herself.
EUROPE
Ukraine crisis: 'Column from Russia' moves on Mariupol. Top Ukrainian official: A column of Russian tanks has entered southeastern Ukraine.
Russia plans to send second convoy. Russia plans to send second aid convoy to Ukraine.
French PM Manuel Valls cabinet falls amid economy row. Hollande orders new French government.
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Iceland removes ban on air traffic over rumbling volcano.
Merkel backs Spain economy minister de Guindos to lead Eurogroup.
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AMERICAS
California begins clear-up after San Francisco Bay quake.
LatAm Allies struggle as Venezuela’s free oil runs dry.
Mourners, civil rights leaders attend funeral of slain Missouri teen.
Companies fear radical turn in Argentina.
Venezuela named world's most dangerous country - survey.
Brazil prisoners decapitated in Cascavel jail riot.
Brazil's drought-hit coffee belt turns to machines to lower costs.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US Sen. Graham hints at future strikes against Islamic State. Graham: Islamic State has capability to hit homeland.
GOP demands ISIS plan from Obama.
Islamic State uses brutality, threats in effort to entrench without interference.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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