New U.N. Rights Boss Warns Of 'House Of Blood' In Iraq, Syria -- Reuters
(Reuters) - The new U.N. human rights chief urged world powers on Monday to protect women and minorities targeted by Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria, saying the fighters were trying to create a "house of blood."
Jordan's Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein, the first Muslim to hold the position, called for the international community to focus on ending the "increasingly conjoined" conflict in the two countries, and abuses in other hotspots from Ukraine to Gaza.
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MIDDLE EAST
US fears Islamic State group attack on Jordan.
Israel provides intelligence on Islamic State: Western diplomat.
Turkey to play role in fight against Islamic State.
US to intensify bombing campaign against Isis in Iraq.
Arab League members urged to stop ISIS.
Congenial new Iraq leader wins allies, but no easy path to save nation.
Iraq's parliament approves new government.
Iraq 'clears' IS from key dam area after US strikes.
West still wary of contact with Syria's Kurds.
Rioting in east Jerusalem continues for second day after Palestinian teen's death.
Abbas trying to 'destroy' unity deal: Hamas. Tension grows between Palestinian Authority and Hamas.
Saudi builds northern border fence against infiltrators.
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has prostate surgery.
ASIA
$1 trillion trove of rare minerals revealed under Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's Abdullah rejects election outcome.
Floods trap thousands in Kashmir region.
Killings by China anti-terror cops raise concerns.
Japan says economy contracted 7.1 percent in 2Q.
India and Pakistan leaders lower cudgels as floods ravage Kashmir.
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 mystery remains deep after six months.
Japan compiles 12,000-page bio of Emperor Hirohito.
North Korea to try detained American Matthew Miller next week.
AFRICA
Ebola spreads exponentially in Liberia, many more cases soon: WHO.
Somalia car bomb suicide attack 'kills 12'. Al-Shabab claims deadly Somalia bombing.
Africa Union troops 'raped' girls in Mogadishu, Somalia.
U.N. envoy visits Libya to back elected parliament.
Ebola map shows people in more African regions risk infection from animals.
Suspects in Kenya mall attack say tortured in prison: lawyer.
Egypt charges ex-president Mursi with leaking state secrets to Qatar.
Three Italian nuns murdered in Burundi: officials.
Gambia lawmakers pass bill to jail gays for life.
EUROPE
Putin, Ukraine's Poroshenko speak on peaceful resolution to Ukraine violence.
Poroshenko says Ukraine has reached deal with NATO countries on arms supplies.
Poroshenko says impossible to win conflict by military means alone. Ukraine leader vows crushing defeat of rebels.
At least 3,000 casualties in Ukrainian conflict: UN. Ukraine conflict death toll rises above 3,000, says UN.
Ukraine shelling claims lives, sets houses ablaze.
Ukraine ceasefire holds for shaky peace to last.
Rebels 'free 1,200 captives' - Poroshenko.
Russia reports troop deaths in Ukraine, but calls them 'volunteers'.
EU adopts new sanctions against Russia's top oil companies.
Russia threatens asymmetric response to new sanctions. Russian PM warns west against further sanctions.
Supporters of Scottish independence take narrow poll lead for first time.
Scottish independence: Sterling pounded on back of ‘yes’ surge. Scottish independence: Pound falls after referendum poll.
Royal baby: Prince William and Kate expecting second child.
AMERICAS
Bomb rocks Chile metro, seven injured. Bomb blast in Chile injures eight; government blames 'terrorists'.
Obama administration to meet with all members of Congress on Islamic State: sources.
Obama informs Congress of expanded aistrikes in Iraq.
Obama, in Wednesday speech, to lay out plan for fighting Islamic State.
U.S. Congress returns to major foreign policy challenges.
Virus hitting U.S. Midwest could be 'tip of iceberg,' CDC official says.
U.S. bank clients of Middle Eastern descent want answers on closed accounts.
Clashes as Chile mourns disappeared under Pinochet rule.
Brazil's ex-Petrobras director Paulo Roberto Costa claims corruption.
Ten killed in plane crash in Colombian jungle.
Meteorite leaves crater in Nicaraguan capital Managua.
US braces for 9/11 anniversary.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Expert: US to struggle to counter Islamists in Iraq, Syria.
Destroying ISIS may take years, U.S. officials say.
Six places ISIS might be.
Boston bombers’ mosque tied to ISIS.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Facebook’s value tops $200 billion on mobile-ad optimism.
Exclusive: Safety concerns dog Boeing 787.
iWatch, iPhone 6, and more: What Apple has up its sleeve.
Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy died Monday.
Dubai to spend $32 billion on airport expansion.
NBA owner to sell team after racially insensitive remarks.
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