BBC: Syria conflict: Aleppo in 'catastrophic' state says UN
The UN says the situation in Syria's city of Aleppo is catastrophic, after dozens of people were killed in attacks on targets including a hospital
Air strikes on and around the Medecins Sans Frontieres-backed al-Quds hospital killed at least 27 people, while more than 30 died in other attacks.
UN envoy Jan Egeland said the next days would be vital for the humanitarian aid lifeline for much of Syria.
The violence has left a partial truce hanging by a thread.
UN envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura warned the cessation of hostilities agreed between non-jihadist rebels and government forces on 27 February was now "barely alive".
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MIDDLE EAST
On surprise Iraq visit, Biden urging end to political crisis.
At least 61 killed in Aleppo airstrikes, including Doctors Without Borders staff, patients. Hospital hit in Syria as UN warns talks unravelling.
Kerry expresses outrage after 50 killed in strike on Syrian hospital.
Syria's army denies its warplanes targeted Aleppo hospital: state TV.
UN envoy appeals to US, Russia to help Syria peace talks.
Damascus concerned at reports of U.S. troops arrival.
Turkish military kills 11 Islamic State militants in northern Syria: sources.
Suicide bomber targets police chief of Yemen's Aden.
Jordan changes constitution to give King more power.
Fragile economy forces Iran's top leaders to form alliance.
ASIA
U.S. urges ASEAN unity on South China Sea ruling; warns China on reputation.
North Korea test-fires two intermediate-range missiles, both fail: South Korea. U.S. says it detected two attempted North Korean missile launches.
Afghan Taliban say team in Pakistan not for peace talks.
Abu Sayyaf militants who beheaded Canadian plotted to kidnap Manny Pacquiao, Philippine president says.
Philippines wants coordinated patrols to protect ships from rebels.
Seoul: N. Korea erects mock-up of Seoul presidential palace.
Kyrgyzstan's new government takes oath of office.
China adopts law regulating overseas NGOs. China prompts criticism with tough curbs on foreign NGOs.
AFRICA
Equatorial Guinea's President Obiang wins re-election.
Libyan government urges factions to hold off attacking Islamic State in Sirte.
UN Libya blacklist leaves Indian oil tanker in limbo.
South Sudan war: US warns it could sanction leaders.
Sudanese police fire tear gas at protests over student's killing.
U.N. council removes 12-year-old arms embargo on Ivory Coast.
Nigeria's Buhari orders crackdown on Fulani cattle raiders.
UK joins IMF and World Bank to cut Mozambique aid.
Mozambique boosts security in Maputo due to demonstration fears.
EUROPE
EU in trouble as Eurosceptic parties gain in strength.
Spooked by Russia, Lithuania spares no money for defense.
Ukraine separatists say five killed on front line.
Russia lets sister of jailed pilot Savchenko return to Ukraine: Poroshenko.
Migrant crisis: UN's Ban Ki-moon condemns EU migrant curbs.
German nuclear plant hit by computer viruses.
Tear gas, clashes, vehicles set on fire: Anti-labor reform protests rock France.
German foreign minister criticizes Trump's 'America first' foreign policy.
Obama fails to swing Britain behind EU as 'Out' takes poll lead.
AMERICAS
Trump's 'America first' speech alarms U.S. allies.
Former Speaker Boehner calls Cruz 'Lucifer in the flesh'.
Clinton backers 'feel the Bern' of angry Sanders supporters.
US Election 2016: Bernie Sanders begins campaign lay-offs.
Donald Trump slams Ted Cruz for naming Carly Fiorina as running mate.
US economic growth slows to 0.5% in first quarter of 2016.
IMF: Latin America economy weighed down by Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina.
Brazil prosecutors charge Rousseff campaign strategist.
Olympic torch handed over to Brazilians.
Sibling rivalry threatens Fujimori's bid ahead of Peru vote.
Venezuela’s woes are mounting as it turns the lights off.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Carter defends US strategy for defeating Islamic State group.
Islamic State turns to selling fish, cars to offset oil losses: report.
Isis has been financially weakened, claim UK and US military figures.
Italy arrests Islamic State suspects, uncovers attack plot.
Paris terror suspect is ‘a little jerk,’ his lawyer says.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil hits 2016 peaks again as weak dollar trumps global glut.
This CEO's $148 million in pay may rank him No. 1 for 2015.
Radisson hotel chain is latest U.S. giant to be snapped up by Chinese.
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