130,000 Syrian Kurds Fleeing IS, Reach Turkey -- Voice of America
Turkish officials say more than 130,000 Syrian Kurds have crossed into Turkey since late last week in order to flee an advance by Islamic State militants.
Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said Monday the government is expecting the number to rise, and is prepared for "the worst case scenario."
"We are prepared for the worst scenario, which is an influx of hundreds of thousands of refugees," Kurtulmus said on Monday in the Turkish capital, Ankara.
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MIDDLE EAST
Turkey closes borders as 130,000 Syrians flee Isis onslaught against innocents with stolen tanks and artillery. Syria crisis: Turkey 'ready for the worst' as more than 130,000 seek refuge from Islamic State advances.
Syrian Kurdish fighters halt Islamic State advance near Turkish border.
Centcom: US jets strike ISIS targets in Iraq.
Hundreds of Iraqi soldiers missing or stranded after attack on army camp.
Yemen Shiite rebels rout Islamist-allied general.
Kerry meets with Iran foreign minister on nuclear program.
Iranian talks with Saudi Arabia may signal thaw in relations.
Arab states lag in media war against extremists.
ASIA
Ghani named Afghan president-elect after deal to end election dispute. Taliban reject Afghan unity government pact as U.S. 'sham'.
Afghan presidential election results to be announced after 3-month delay.
US hails Afghan power deal, seeks quick security pact. Afghan inauguration next week; no word on security pact with US.
China’s Xinjiang region hit by series of explosions.
China's war on terror becomes all-out attack on Islam in Xinjiang.
India, China quietly struggle in Indian Ocean.
Bangladesh opposition leader's corruption trial begins.
Japan preparing to reopen nuclear power plants.
New Zealand’s ruling National Party is re-elected.
Australia to adopt tougher anti-terrorism laws.
AFRICA
Ebola fight: 200 dead found in weekend Sierra Leone lockdown, US troops head to Liberia. Sierra Leone ends Ebola lockdown, expects rise in cases.
Isis encourages Egyptian insurgents to continue attacks. Islamists claim responsibly for Cairo blast that killed key witness against Morsi.
Benghazi assassinations stun residents amid Libya’s turmoil.
South Sudan: Fighting threatens oil fields in Upper Nile.
Kenya to stay course in quest to stabilize Somalia: President.
One year after mall attack, Kenya security forces face same challenges.
TB Joshua church collapse: Lagos death toll rises.
EUROPE
Scotland's leader: Voters 'tricked' in referendum. Promises of greater home rule for Scots turn contentious.
Poroshenko says Ukrainian conflict de-escalating: Reports. Donetsk militia says Kiev not preparing to withdraw military hardware. Ukraine crisis: Military to pull back artillery in east.
Kiev says some 1,200 hostages released in eastern Ukraine.
Moscow sees thousands march for peace in eastern Ukraine. Russian opposition holds peace march for Ukraine.
Russia considers cooperation in fight against IS militants.
Couple returning from Syria 'were plotting assault on EU Brussels office'.
New unpopularity record: 86 percent of French reject Hollande.
AMERICAS
Brazil readies election thriller.
US won't impede Venezuela's UN Security Council bid.
Mexico drug suspect Aquiles Gomez killed.
More than 740 exposed to TB in El Paso nursery.
Three Afghan officers go missing in US shopping mall: Reports.
Former El Salvador President to await graft trial in jail, not at home.
Knife-wielding intruder prompts plans for expanded White House buffer zone. Installing security checkpoints around White House under discussion.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Five ways ISIS, al Qaeda differ.
IS urges attacks on citizens of coalition members.
No data on ISIS plots against US – Obama.
A look at American jihadis: Why do they fight?
Barack Obama urges United Nations to set up global ban on fighters.
ECONOMY/BUSINESS/FINANCE
Why Warren Buffett hates gold.
Rockefellers to switch investments to 'clean energy'.
Apple sells more than 10 million new iPhones in first three days.
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