Ebola Challenge 'Biggest Since Aids' -- BBC
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is unlike anything since the emergence of HIV/Aids, top US medical official Thomas Frieden has said.
A fast global response could ensure that it did not become "the next Aids," the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.
Dr Frieden was addressing a high-level World Bank forum about the crisis.
The outbreak has killed more than 3,860 people, mainly in West Africa, including more than 200 health workers.
On Thursday, a Liberian doctor died of the disease at a treatment centre in Monrovia, health officials said.
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MIDDLE EAST
Islamic State seizes large areas of Syrian town despite air strikes. Pentagon sees Baghdad at risk of Islamic State takeover, expects Kobani to fall.
Islamic State downs another Iraqi helicopter.
U.S. strikes Islamic State targets inside Mosul.
Iraq’s President urges coalition to defend Kobani, prevent catastrophe.
1.8 million fleeing ISIS in 'deadly, life-threatening' situation - UN.
Turkish action against IS in Syria 'unrealistic'.
Turkey faces worst Kurdish insurgency in 22 years. Turkey’s President says protests in country not related to events in Kobani.
Suicide bombings in Yemen kill at least 50 people. Scores dead in Yemen's blasts. Yemen: Suicide blasts kill dozens in Sanaa and Hadramawt.
Satellite images show explosion took place within the Parchin military complex. US think-tank says it located possible blast at Iran military site.
ASIA
Hong Kong government calls off student talks.
Spasm of violence in Kashmir worst in years. Kashmir clashes continue as India, Pakistan trade blame.
China media criticise 'growing' US-Japan military ties.
Beijing calls on US to stop accusing China of cyberhacking: Reports.
Kim Jong Un's absence fuels rumors. North Korea leader Kim is still in charge, has injured leg: source.
Thai minister says U.S. 'more confident' of military-backed rule.
Piracy feared as more countries join search for Vietnamese oil tanker.
AFRICA
US speeds up aid to West Africa in Ebola crisis.
Nigeria succeeds at containing Ebola.
Cameroon troops kill 8 suspected Boko Haram members.
CAR crisis: Gunfire and explosions heard in Bangui. Machinegun, heavy weapons fire rock Central African Republic capital.
Libya PM says Egypt will help train army.
Mali conflict: UN urged to send more troops.
South Sudan lawmakers pass controversial security bill.
EUROPE
European leaders scramble to upgrade response to Ebola crisis.
US diplomat: No sanctions relief for Russia until forces leave Ukraine.
United States viewed as hostile country by three-quarters of Russians: Poll.
Little hope for improved US-Russia relations, analysts say.
Anti-EU party poised to win first British parliament seat.
Switzerland bans Islamic State.
MH17 crash: Dutch minister says passenger 'wore oxygen mask'.
AMERICAS
Obama: Ebola and Islamic State are security priorities.
No Islamic State fighters coming from Mexico, Homeland Security says.
Most Americans support ban on flights arriving from Ebola-hit countries: Survey.
Brazil's Silva says Neves endorsement depends on commitments.
Mexico missing students: Nationwide protests held.
Venezuelans turn to Bitcoins to bypass socialist currency controls.
Missouri unrest after fatal police shooting. White policeman kills black teen in St Louis, triggering fresh protests.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic state grooms Chechen fighters against Putin.
Al Qaeda, Islamic State teaming up.
Analysis: Why are Western women joining Islamic State?
US court hears Guantanamo force-feeding case.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Several US banks attacked by hackers who hit Chase.
China currency push takes aim at dollar.
Icahn urges Apple to buy back more shares.
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