BBC: Nepal earthquake: UN launches $415m appeal
The UN has launched a $415m (£270m) appeal for those affected by Nepal's earthquake, as frustration mounts at the pace of relief efforts.
The UN said it wanted to support government efforts to provide emergency relief over the next three months.
Riot police have clashed with people trying to leave the capital Kathmandu, and there are reports of villagers blocking trucks carrying supplies.
The government says it has been overwhelmed by the disaster.
MIDDLE EAST
Heavy fighting in Yemen, Saudi Arabia trains tribal fighters.
Yemen's Houthis to investigate public figures, including Nobel laureate.
Interpol steps up search for ancient artifacts stolen in Syria, Iraq.
Crew of ship seized by Iran is safe, company says, but motive is unclear. First on CNN: U.S.-flagged ship intercepted by Iranian patrol.
Iran tells Syria to attack Israel on the Golan Heights.
Demands for Assad's ouster fuel Syria bloodshed: Iran foreign minister.
Hamas police beat, arrest protesters at Gaza rally.
Saudi king names counterterrorism czar as new crown prince.
Lifting of sanctions to start within days of deal: Iran's Zarif.
Iranian opposition leader: Tehran is force behind extremism.
ASIA
Japan PM Abe offers 'deep repentance' over war with US. Abe voices 'repentance' on WW2, touts Japan's new security role.
Nepal earthquake: Relief starts reaching remote villages. 'We are hungry:' Aid reaches epicenter, Nepal toll tops 5000.
US military sends jets to northern Afghan city under siege.
China 'gravely concerned' by ASEAN statement on South China Sea.
China tells US, Japan to refrain from sabotage on disputed islands.
China fires back at South China Sea claimants with reclamation accusations.
Indonesia defends execution of drug convicts. Australia recalls ambassador after Indonesia executes prisoners.
India jilts Pakistan on push for better ties: Pakistani PM.
Cambodia strongman PM seeks 2018 re-election.
40 years after Vietnam War, north-south wounds fester.
AFRICA
UN Libya envoy says 'difficult to be optimistic' about peace deal.
France investigates allegation of child abuse by its troops in Central Africa.
Military evacuating girls, women rescued from Boko Haram.
Mali peace deal threatened as army and rebels clash. Three killed in attack in Mali after rebels vow action.
Refugees in Libya face despair from all sides.
Dead broke Libya hires million-dollar American lobbyist.
Burundi blocks social media amid anti-Pierre Nkurunziza protests.
UN: Largest forgotten humanitarian crisis looms in CAR.
Hundreds of Malawians leave South Africa after attacks.
Egypt sentences 69 to prison for church attack: judicial sources.
EUROPE
France to set up center for returning young jihadists by year-end.
Ukraine says separatists step up attacks, Poroshenko warns of 'threat of war'.
Belarus finds itself dragged into Ukrainian conflict — Lukashenko.
France announces it will have soldiers permanently patrolling possible terrorist targets across the country in response to the Paris jihadist attacks.
Greece prepares reform bill, lenders seek concessions.
Greece's Varoufakis attacked by youths in Athens.
Forest fire near Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear zone under control: Prime Minister.
Russia's Gazprom profits collapse on low oil, weak ruble.
Charlie Hebdo cartoonist says he will no longer draw Prophet.
AMERICAS
Baltimore braces for fresh large-scale protest.
Baltimore protests: police in riot gear disperse hundreds defying 10pm curfew. Schools open, streets quiet in battered Baltimore.
US Senate rejects bid to toughen Iran nuclear review bill.
Bill Clinton's plane makes unscheduled landing in Tanzania.
New Yorkers with Baltimore ties warn similar unrest could occur in NYC.
U.S. economic growth slows to 0.2 percent, grinding nearly to a halt.
Nicaragua lawmakers OK Russian satellite ground station.
Venezuela rations electricity as demand soars amid hot weather.
Colombian drug lords seek virgins for sex slaves: Reports.
Chile president seeks to clean up politics, embark on new constitution.
Among oldest Americans, 1 in 5 dies broke.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Life and death of an Al Qaeda spokesman.
Islamic State supporters post photos in Rome.
Military fears ISIS is eyeing drug-smuggling routes to enter U.S..
Islamic State sympathizers use Baltimore riots to recruit potential ‘U.S. rebels’.
In anti-terrorism lawsuits, verdicts are just the first battle.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Faulty taptic engine slows Apple Watch roll out.
Apple warns of ‘material’ financial damage from Irish tax probe.
Oil at 2015 highs after first stock draw in five months at U.S. hub.
Gold surges: World's 'biggest pawnbroker' makes deal.
Pimco hires Bernanke as senior adviser.
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