New York Times: U.N. Quantifies the Suffering in an Iraq Divided and Under Attack
BAGHDAD — It was weeks ago that Iraqi and United States officials declared the city of Ramadi liberated from the Islamic State, yet the fighting has dragged on in some neighborhoods. As Iraqi commandos advance slowly, house to house and under American air cover, hundreds of civilians are still fleeing the violence, many of them malnourished.
One of them is Abdul Hameed, who several days ago reached government lines. There, women and children are shunted to one camp, and the men to another to be interrogated about any possible ties to the Islamic State. After two days, he was let go, only to find that his 4-year-old son, Wisam, had died of dehydration.
MIDDLE EAST
Russian air force makes 157 sorties in Syria in four days: agencies.
U.S., allies hit Islamic State with 24 strikes in Syria, Iraq: statement.
Americans missing in Baghdad kidnapped by Iran-backed militia.
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.
Israel busts officials for price-fixing school trips to concentration camps.
ASIA
Pakistan offers to host Iran-Saudi Arabia reconciliation talks.
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
'Thousands' of civilians may be affected by new Darfur clashes: UN.
Sudan says will not allow IS to use its territory: media.
Nigerian army chief says military acted appropriately in Shi'ite sect raids.
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.
Refugees in Malawi face food aid cuts amid funding drought.
EUROPE
Kerry set to meet Russian FM amid concerns over Syria talks.
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
Sarah Palin endorses Donald Trump, rallying conservatives. Former VP candidate Palin endorses Trump in 2016 race.
50% say race relations in America getting worse.
FBI: Violent crime rose in first 6 months of 2015 over 2014.
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.
Colombia, FARC rebels to ask U.N. to monitor any disarmament.
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
Islamic State confirms identity of dead British terrorist Jihadi John.
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
Netflix adds more subscribers than expected; shares rise.
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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