Ebola Crisis: Global Response Has ‘Failed Miserably’, Says World Bank Chief -- The Guardian
Jim Kim demands $20bn fund and says ‘we failed miserably’ as cases in Spain and US fuel fear of western pandemic
The president of the World Bank, Jim Kim, admitted on Wednesday that the international community had “failed miserably” in its response to the Ebola virus that has killed more than 3,800 people in west Africa and warned that the crisis now affecting Spain and the US was going to get much worse.
Amid signs yesterday that western governments were being forced to take the risks of a global pandemic more seriously, Kim said he wanted them to back a new $20bn (£12bn) global health fund that would be able to react instantly to emergencies.
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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 fighters are threatening to overrun Iraq’s Anbar province.
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.
Iran trying to convince Turkey to save Kobane.
Turkey plea for Syria buffer zone meets cool response.
Turkish action against IS in Syria 'unrealistic'. Turkey says it won't launch ground action alone against ISIS.
Turkey faces worst Kurdish insurgency in 22 years. Turkey’s President says protests in country not related to events in Kobani.
Syria regime air strikes kill at least 25 near Damascus: monitor.
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.
Palestinian unity government meets in Gaza.
ASIA
US report: China's human rights record worsening.
U.N. draft urges ICC referral for North Korea, but Pyongyang fights back.
Hong Kong government calls off student talks.
U.N. chief concerned by Kashmir violence, loss of civilian lives.
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
Ebola-hit Liberia cancels nationwide elections.
Ebola-hit states say world response is slow. Global Ebola response 'slower than the disease': S.Leone leader.
US speeds up aid to West Africa in Ebola crisis.
Nigeria succeeds at containing Ebola.
UN demands sweeping probes into DR Congo rebel atrocities.
US urges UN sanctions in South Sudan.
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.
600 'terrorists' to face trial soon in Tunisia: minister.
EUROPE
Macedonia checking for Ebola after Briton dies, hotel sealed off.
European leaders scramble to upgrade response to Ebola crisis.
Staff numb the horror as bodies pile up in Ukraine morgue.
US diplomat: No sanctions relief for Russia until forces leave Ukraine.
Merkel 'cautiously optimistic' on Ukraine gas deal.
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
Aides knew of possible White House link to Cartagena, Colombia, prostitution scandal. White House denies report on Colombia prostitute claims.
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.
In Mexico, parents hold vigil for 43 disappeared. Mexico missing students: Nationwide protests held. Mexico mayor partied instead of protecting students: prosecutor.
Brazil's Silva says Neves endorsement depends on commitments.
Venezuela ordered to pay Exxon $1.6 billion.
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. St. Louis braces for weekend of protests over Michael Brown killing.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Qaeda-linked rebels free priest, other Christians in Syria.
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
Wall St. ends sharply lower on global growth worries.
EBay brands itself as a place to 'shop the world'.
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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