The violence has been concentrated in Myanmar's Rakhine area
BBC: Rohingya 'extremists' trying to build stronghold - Myanmar army
Myanmar's top general has blamed Rohingya people for the crisis that has led to hundreds of thousands crossing into Bangladesh.
Gen Min Aung Hlaing said the Rohingya "has never been an ethnic group", and accused "extremists" of trying to form a stronghold in northern Rakhine state.
His army is accused of targeting civilians in an offensive there, forcing Rohingya to flee.
Myanmar denies this, and says it is responding to deadly militant attacks.
The UN has warned that offensive against the Rohingya - most of whom are Muslims, while Myanmar is 90% Buddhist - could amount to ethnic cleansing.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian army and allies close in on Islamic State in Deir al-Zor.
Russia accused of striking US-backed forces in Syria.
Large convoy of Turkish troops masses at Syria border.
Iraq army 'to intervene' if Kurds' referendum escalates.
ISIS suicide bombers killed in attack on US-led coalition base in Iraq.
Iran's Khamenei: Tehran will not bow to US bullying. Iran won't bow to US 'bullying' on nuclear deal: Khamenei.
Hamas dissolves Gaza administration, says ready to hand over control to a Palestinian government. Fatah cautiously welcomes Hamas pledge for talks, Gaza elections.
King of Bahrain denounces Arab boycott of Israel.
Israel, US deny McMaster chewed out Israeli officials.
Two Israelis convicted of attacking ambulance carrying Syrians.
Uproar in Turkey over removing evolution from biology class.
ASIA
World leaders face crises in North Korea and Myanmar at UN.
US and South Korea agree to 'stronger' sanctions against North Korea.
US ambassador: North Korea will be 'destroyed'. Haley: Diplomacy efforts with North Korea 'pretty much exhausted'. US warns N.Korea will be 'destroyed' if threats continue.
UN envoy slams North Korea's 'reckless' behavior.
North Korea: South Korea sees fall in defectors.
Rohingya crisis: UN chief warns Aung San Suu Kyi of 'last chance' to act for refugees.
Rohingya 'extremists' trying to build stronghold - Myanmar army.
Afghanistan mulls plan to arm 20,000 civilians to fight insurgents.
Four killed in market explosion in Afghanistan.
Philippine army captures key pro-IS base in besieged city.
Philippine military expects more firefights in Marawi as troops push to gain ground.
Narendra Modi inaugurates Sardar Sarovar Dam.
Tit-for-tat in a tete-a-tete: Cambodia stops US MIA searches after visa ban.
Airlines asked to carry enough fuel for return flights amid shortage at Auckland Airport.
AFRICA
Nine killed in fighting between different branches of Somali government forces: police.
Week of clashes in eastern Ethiopia kill 50, displace 50,000: officials.
DR Congo security forces shoot dead Burundi migrants. Congolese troops shoot dozens of Burundian refugees in DRC. Children flee, fight amid Congo’s growing Kasai violence.
Rival Libya govt seeks international recognition.
Libya, Italy net 5,000 migrants in a week.
Kenya election rerun in doubt as acrimony deepens.
Tunisia: Protesters decry amnesty corruption law.
Former Egyptian president's prison sentence reduced by 15 years.
Zimbabwe opposition chief Tsvangirai suddenly ill, airlifted to hospital: source.
EUROPE
Second suspect, age 21, arrested in connection with London train explosion.
UK lowers official terrorist threat level after 2nd arrest.
Catalonia divided as controversial poll on independence sparks conflict with Madrid. Catalonia referendum: Separatists rally around mayors in Barcelona.
Spanish authorities step up efforts to stop independence vote in Catalonia.
Putin ally: No logic in deploying U.N. forces on Russia-Ukraine border.
Cyprus 'selling' EU citizenship to super rich of Russia and Ukraine.
Serbia's gay PM is first in region to attend pride parade.
France acid attack: US tourists assaulted in Marseille.
Ukraine: Parents protest against deaths at children's camp.
AMERICAS
Third day of protests set over police acquittal in St. Louis.
US considers embassy closure in Cuba over 'incidents'.
Cuba struggles to recover after Hurricane Irma. After Irma ravages Havana, city highlights housing replacement drive.
US coastal growth continues despite lessons of past storms.
Venezuela's Maduro upbeat on talks, opposition fear 'show'.
Peru's Kuczynski forms Cabinet, aims to placate Congress: sources.
Narcos location scout shot dead in central Mexico.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
UK terror threat lowered to severe after Tube bomb.
Jihadists eye ‘train derailments & food poisoning in Europe’ – French media.
Yemen soldier murders 3 Qaeda detainees in revenge attack.
German IS bride could face death penalty in Iraq.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple, Dell join bid to buy Toshiba's chip business: US fund.
Equifax data breach: Credit rating firm replaces key staff.
Fashion firms focus on social media.
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