DW: Fifth year of Syria's war the worst yet, aid groups say
Thirty aid agencies believe UN Security Council members have undermined their own commitments on Syria. They say the past 12 months has seen a "horrendous escalation in violence" and civilian displacement.
In a new report entitled "Fueling the Fire," which was released on Friday, a group of non-government organizations (NGOs) described the fifth year of Syria's civil war as the worst yet, with at least 50,000 deaths and almost a million civilians forced to flee their homes.
The report by charities including CARE International, Oxfam, Action Aid, Save The Children and several Syrian groups, said some 200,000 homes had been partly or completely destroyed, an increase of 20 percent from 2014.
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MIDDLE EAST
Main Syrian opposition groups to attend Geneva peace talks. Syrian opposition says will attend talks, downplays chances of agreement.
Key powers mulling possibility of federal division of Syria.
Syrian army aims for eastward advance with Palmyra attack.
U.S. targets Islamic State in Iraq, Syria with 14 strikes: statement.
Turkey promises legal compliance in implementing EU migrant deal.
Iran ordered to pay $10.5 billion for 9/11 by US judge.
Lebanon's speaker indicates presidency deal almost ready.
ASIA
Dozens killed in clashes between rival Taliban factions in Afghanistan.
North Korean leader Kim orders more nuclear tests: KCNA.
Russia, China oppose US missile-defense in South Korea.
Russia and China to North Korea: Return to nuclear talks.
Former intelligence chief: N. Korea could sell nuclear materials.
Philippines rejects talks with militants for release of captives.
Myanmar military chooses hardliner to work with Suu Kyi's proxy president.
Japan marks fifth anniversary of tsunami and nuclear disaster.
AFRICA
Al-Shabab denies top leaders killed in US air strikes.
South Sudan army 'suffocated 60 in shipping container,' Amnesty International reports.
South Sudan militias raped women in lieu of wages, UN says. U.N. accuses South Sudan forces of campaign of rape and killing.
'S**t show': Obama blames UK & other European states for post-Gaddafi Libya 'mess'.
EU diplomats say bloc eyes possible Libya sanctions.
As hard times hit, Egyptians at last find fault with Sisi.
Angola media says president to quit in 2018.
EUROPE
Germany, EU have failed us, Macedonian president says.
Refugee crisis: Calais eviction sprouts new 'jungles'.
Heavy shelling rocks fragile ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh.
New twist in D.C. death of a former Putin aide fuels Moscow conspiracy theories.
Obama: Cameron was 'distracted' after Libya intervention.
Enda Kenny resigns as Irish prime minister and becomes acting leader.
EU executive to revisit rule of law issue in Poland in April.
AMERICAS
Brazil prosecutors request arrest of ex-President Lula.
US elections: Trump and Rubio clash over Islam 'hate'. Republicans face off on Islam, Cuba, climate change in Florida debate.
The US Presidential candidates’ tax returns – what they made, what they paid.
Obama welcomes Trudeau with focus on climate, trade.
Obama trip to Cuba shows move away from focus on dissidents.
Cuban concerns over Venezuela's economic woes.
Sick Venezuelans sneak into Colombia for treatment, despite closed border.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Obama likens ISIS to the Joker.
Islamic State greatly expands control in Libya: U.N. report.
Intelligence agents study cache of leaked Isis documents.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil price 'may have bottomed out'.
Apple hits back at 'corrosive' claim by US government.
US credit card debt balloons to $917B: What it means.
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