200,000 Flee In Biggest Displacement Of Syrian Conflict, Monitor Says -- CNN
Istanbul (CNN) -- The sudden, massive flood of refugees fleeing ISIS is unlike any other displacement in the 3½-year Syrian conflict.
As many as 200,000 people have left the area surrounding the Syrian Kurdish city of Kobani, also known as Ayn al-Arab, in just four days as ISIS advances into the area, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Monday. Most have gone into Turkey, the London-based monitoring group said.
Turkey's semiofficial Anadolu news agency and the United Nations said 130,000 Syrian refugees have entered Turkey since Friday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel worries as al-Qaeda affiliates gain control of Syrian side of Golan frontier.
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.
U.S. says won't link Iran cooperation on Islamic State to nuclear talks.
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
Fiji's military ruler sworn in as elected leader.
Afghan president-elect promises unity after disputed vote.
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.
Hong Kong students on strike for democracy.
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
Desperation grows in the Ebola zone.
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
Poroshenko warns Ukraine will defend itself if truce fails.
Ukrainians to pull back big guns from front line with separatists.
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.
Scotland's leader: Voters 'tricked' in referendum. Promises of greater home rule for Scots turn contentious.
Couple returning from Syria 'were plotting assault on EU Brussels office'.
New unpopularity record: 86 percent of French reject Hollande.
AMERICAS
Mexico makes route tougher for migrants.
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
Exclusive: U.S., France propose U.N. sanctions on foreign Islamist fighters.
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
Billionaires are hoarding piles of cash.
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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