BBC: Syria conflict: UN fears Aleppo assault could cut off 300,000 civilians
Up to 300,000 people could be cut off from food supplies if Syrian government forces encircle rebel-held parts of the northern city of Aleppo, the UN says.
A road from Turkey used by the World Food Programme to reach eastern Aleppo was blocked last week after the government launched a major offensive.
The agency currently has an alternative route, but it may soon be severed too.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. spy chiefs: Saudi, UAE ground troops won’t help in fight against ISIS.
Official: Recapturing Mosul from ISIL a year away.
Iraqi forces make gains against Islamic State east of Ramadi. Iraqi government says it fully recaptured Ramadi from IS.
Hoarding in Syria's largest city as government advances.
Report: Car bomb in Syrian capital inflicts casualties.
In Syria, war crimes don't take sides, U.N. report says. UN finds 'extermination' of detainees in Syria.
Protests intensify in Iraqi Kurdistan amid economic crisis.
Wave of Aden killings tests Gulf role in Yemen.
Turkey’s Erdoğan threatened to flood Europe with migrants, leak reveals.
Turkey and Germany agree on plan to ease refugee crisis.
Israel's military chief: Stopping Gaza tunnels top priority.
Israel may bank on Obama's successor for future U.S. aid pact: minister.
ASIA
North Korea has restarted plutonium reactor: US. North Korea may get plutonium from restarted reactor in weeks: U.S..
North Korean satellite 'stable' in orbit after launch, US official confirms.
U.S. urges China to increase sanctions pressure on North Korea.
US responses to NKorea nuke, missile tests will upset China.
U.S. troop reinforcements head for embattled southern Afghan province.
Kunduz residents live in fear of Taliban’s return.
Taiwan developer arrested after deadly quake fells building.
Sri Lanka's Tamil leaders call for UN help on 4,000 missing.
Hong Kong clashes as police clear food stalls. Hong Kong New Year celebration peaceful in wake of bloody riots.
China’s message to dissenters: Flee if you dare.
China confirms first Zika case as virus spread.
AFRICA
Zimbabwe pleads for cash to stop mass starvation.
Pressure mounts on Ugandan journalists as election nears: campaigner.
Court considers whether South African president broke law in spending on home.
Obama says the US and Italy are working together in Libya.
Sudan army urges civilians to return to clashes-hit Darfur area.
Egypt denies police hand in Italian student's death.
Red carpet for President Sisi's convoy criticised in Egypt.
Zimbabwe lawyer wants probe of Mugabe's ability to hold office.
'Suicide bomber' on Somalia plane was meant to board Turkish flight.
Mauritania Islamist hunger strikers 'risking death': statement.
EUROPE
Founding members say European Union is in bad shape.
Russian military deployed near Ukraine for huge exercises.
Irish deploy military-style checkpoints to suppress gang war.
Number of migrants reaching Europe by sea soars 10-fold - migration agency.
409 migrants die in Mediterranean in 2016.
Slovak PM says EU will either control migration this year or collapse.
King of Bahrain in Russia for talks with Putin.
Thirty years after Chernobyl, Ukraine doubles down on nuclear power.
Leader of Belarus says Russia has promised to offer financial assistance to his nation.
Ten dead, 17 critically injured after head-on train crash in Bavaria, Germany.
Swedish prosecutor preparing new application to interview Assange.
Bosnian Serb general Zdravko Tolimir dies in The Hague.
AMERICAS
New Hampshire primary: Live updates.
New Hampshire prepares for crucial US vote. Trump, Sanders look to emerge from New Hampshire with wins.
U.S. intelligence chief warns of 'homegrown' security threat.
FBI says Clinton email investigation remains 'ongoing'.
Obama lays out 2017 spending priorities in final White House budget. Obama sends Congress record $4.1 trillion 2017 spending plan.
Colombia steps up fight against ELN rebels after attack. Rebel attack ups tension in Colombia peace drive.
Santos says referendum will be held on peace deal regardless of FARC.
PM calls for peace on Haiti's first day with no president.
Mexico gas blast frees migrants held captive by gang.
Zika virus cases appearing coast to coast in the U.S., nearly all travel-related.
Carnival opens in Rio, defying growing Zika fears. First Zika-linked deaths reported in Colombia. Hondurans mobilize to wipe out Zika.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Intelligence officials: IS determined to strike US this year.
UN chief: 34 groups now allied to Islamic State extremists.
7 ISIS members detained in Urals prepared terrorist acts for Moscow, St. Petersburg – FSB.
Putin ally: Chechen spies have infiltrated ISIS.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Google boss becomes highest-paid in US.
$365,694,500,000: U.S. merchandise trade deficit with China hit record in 2015.
Nikkei posts biggest drop in three years as global growth fears hit banks.
Iran signs oil deal with Total, deal done in Euros.
U.N. group agrees to aircraft standards to cut CO2 emissions.
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