Al Jazeera: 'Staggering' 18,800 Iraqi civilians killed since 2014
UN documents more than 55,000 civilian casualties and 3.2 million people displaced by violence in 22-month period.
In figures it calls "staggering", the United Nations says that almost 19,000 civilians have been killed and more than 36,000 wounded in violence in Iraq since the start of 2014.
In a new joint report published on Tuesday, the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights listed a large number of atrocities committed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group.
It also called on the government to do more to stop sectarian violence and help displaced families to return to their homes.
MIDDLE EAST
Fighting between Syrian army, Islamic State kills scores: monitoring group.
Russia’s Aerospace Force hit almost 600 terrorist targets in Syria over past four days.
Turkish operations against Kurdish militants near end: P.M..
Yemen crisis: Deadly air strike on Sanaa police HQ.
Israel says Islamic State could attack it and Jordan after Syria setbacks.
Palestinian workers banned from West Bank settlements.
Iran moves assets to confirm sanctions have been lifted following historic deal.
Iran's Khamenei welcomes sanctions lift, warns of U.S. 'deceit'.
Jailed journalists in Turkey say arrest aimed at gagging press.
ASIA
Afghan forces fighting to hold off Taliban in three Helmand districts.
Pakistani police officers killed in suicide bomb attack. Pakistan suicide bombing 'kills 10' in Peshawar.
Myanmar's powerful army picks lawmakers as transition moves forward.
China says Manila exaggerating tensions with aircraft claim.
As Xi heads into Middle East feud, China says aims for balance.
China economic growth slowest in 25 years. China fourth-quarter growth weakest since 2009 as policy misstep fears grow.
Censorship fears persist as YouTube returns to Pakistan.
AFRICA
Burkina Faso attack: Amnesty says two of its workers were killed.
Burkina Faso attack: Death toll rises to 30.
French PM says three Burkina attack suspects ‘still at large’.
Libya rivals announce unity government as part of UN-backed plan. Libya announces members of new unity government.
Investigating clashes between Nigeria's Shia and the army.
Three killed in Burundi grenade attack.
Report highlights plight of DRC's 'cobalt children'.
Terror dampens vital tourism to parts of North Africa.
EUROPE
EU's Tusk warns Europe has two months to tackle migration crisis.
Pressure builds on Merkel to close borders as support slides.
German foreign minister: NATO, Russia need more negotiations channels.
Cyprus leaders to make joint Davos appeal for peace support.
No regrets over Ukraine split, but Crimeans want more love from Russia.
Hollande says France in state of economic emergency.
Germany: 3 Ex-Red Army Faction suspects linked to robbery.
AMERICAS
US Supreme Court to hear challenge to Obama immigration actions.
US Gov't report: Budget deficit to rise to $544B this year.
Brazil downplays threat from zika virus in run up to Carnival and Rio Olympics.
Iran-Venezuela oil tanker deal hit by sanctions snags.
Deep in Colombian jungle, peace looms at rebel hideout.
Protesters vow to derail Haiti presidential vote; election offices burned.
Mexican actress Kate del Castillo questioned over 'El Chapo' Guzman. Money laundering probe targets Mexican actress in 'El Chapo' case.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda displays firepower in Africa to defy Islamic State group.
Indonesia looks to stop militants overseas from returning home.
US citizen pleads guilty to supporting al Qaeda-allied group in Syria.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Twitter disruption silences swaths of US, Europe.
IMF cuts global growth forecasts.
Oil rebounds on record Chinese demand, oversupply caps gains.
Apple, Samsung and Sony face child labour claims.
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