The Guardian: Thousands of refugees flee for Turkish border after surprise Isis attack
Syrian refugees flee after camps are overrun by Isis but find themselves being shot at by Turkish border troops
A new wave of refugees has fled northern Syria for the Turkish border after Islamic State opened fire on communities that had sheltered them, killing at least three people and uprooting thousands more.
The killings came as the terror group pushed back Syrian opposition forces who had edged to within five miles of Dabiq, a highly symbolic village that the group’s leaders believe is the pre-ordained epicentre of a clash that will herald an apocalyptic showdown.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria's civil war: At least 30,000 flee ISIL attacks.
Air raids intensify in Syria's Homs, prayers canceled: doctor, monitors.
On ground in Syria, scant evidence of draw down trumpeted by Kremlin.
Cost of rebuilding Syria may reach $180bn – World Bank.
U.S., allies stage 36 strikes against Islamic State: U.S. military.
Muslim nations accuse Iran of supporting terrorism: summit communique.
Gulf-backed Yemeni forces seize city from al Qaeda: military source.
Saudi Arabia says donation to Malaysian premier was genuine.
ASIA
Seoul, US say North Korean missile launch apparently failed.
North Korea's failed missile launch prompts 'saber-rattling' jibe from China media.
U.S. defense secretary visits carrier in disputed South China Sea.
US: IS group could be emboldening Filipino militants.
Taliban launch major push to retake northern Afghan city.
China parades detained Taiwanese on state TV.
Chinese economy shows signs of debt-fueled recovery.
Russia, Japan agree to leaders' meetings this year.
AFRICA
NATO chief says alliance ready to help Libya fight militants.
Burundi: Activist group says hundreds of people have recently disappeared at hands of police as country reels from unrest.
Egypt police fire tear gas, break up anti-government rallies. Protesters demand fall of Egypt's government over islands deal.
Dutch may extend military role in Mali, foreign minister says.
Nigeria regional conflict: 10-fold increase in number of children used in ‘suicide’ attacks.
Thousands march in Harare in rare mass protest against Robert Mugabe.
Kenyan sentenced to death for killing Muslim cleric.
EUROPE
Azerbaijan accuses Armenian forces of 110 ceasefire violations over 24 hours. Armenia claims Azerbaijan repeatedly violated ceasefire over past 24 hours.
Battle lines drawn as Britain squares up for EU vote.
U.K. arrests 5 "likely" linked to Brussels attack suspect.
Belgian minister resigns after airport security criticized.
Merkel authorises Turkey request for criminal probe against comic. Germany grants Turkish call to allow comedian prosecution.
60 people brawl at Swedish refugee center, staff flee.
Spanish minister resigns after alleged links to offshore deals.
Macedonia sets general election for June 5.
Ireland could have a government by next week: minister.
AMERICAS
Fox News Poll: Trump widens lead in GOP race, Clinton-Sanders tightens.
Close to half of all U.S. super PAC money comes from 50 donors.
Brazil's Supreme Court says it would not block impeachment of President Rousseff. Brazil lawmakers open key debate on Rousseff impeachment.
Brazil builder made undeclared donations to Rousseff campaign: paper.
Haiti will miss election deadline, no date for new president.
Venezuela to ration malls, change clocks, to save power.
Fight for $15 protesters across US demand living wage in day of action.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Exclusive: U.S. considers supporting new U.A.E. push against al Qaeda in Yemen.
Islamic summit focuses on overcoming terrorism, sectarianism.
ACLU sues for docs on CIA detention site.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
No end in sight for energy pain at Wells Fargo, Bank of America.
Russia doesn’t expect oil price boost after Doha meeting – Finance Minister. No guarantee of oil deal at Doha talks.
New malware steals $4M at US, Canadian banks.
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