The Guardian: One in every 122 people is displaced by war, violence and persecution, says UN
UNHCR annual global trends survey finds a record 59.5m people were refugees, internally displaced or seeking asylum by the end of 2014
War, violence and persecution left one in every 122 humans on the planet a refugee, internally displaced or seeking asylum at the end of last year, according to a stark UN report that warns the world is failing the victims of an “age of unprecedented mass displacement”.
MIDDLE EAST
Islamic State targeted in 22 air strikes by U.S., allies: military statement.
ISIS claims responsibility for shooting down Iraqi fighter jet in Ramadi. Iraq denies Islamic State claim it shot down fighter plane.
Russia talking with U.S. on assigning blame for Syria gas attacks.
Rebel fighters advance in Syria's Aleppo.
US House witnesses describe use of chlorine gas in barrel bombs by Assad regime in Syria.
Assad steps up chemical attacks despite Obama pledge he rid Syria of weapons.
Melee erupts at Yemen peace talks, underscoring rifts.
U.N. calls for Yemen food imports to resume as half of population go hungry.
Dengue fever outbreak infects thousands in war-torn Yemen.
Bahrain says seizes explosives meant for use in Saudi Arabia.
ASIA
U.S. to face differences with China head on at talks next week.
US 'troubled' by China plans to keep building on islands.
Pentagon: Islamic State to continue looking for ways to expand in Afghanistan.
North Korea calls for talks and reconciliation with South.
China says willing to help drought-hit North Korea.
Pakistani military, politicians swap jibes over corruption.
Japan: New Chinese islands don't settle Sea disputes.
MT Orkim Harmony tanker seized by pirates found in Cambodian waters: Navy Chief.
Hong Kong politicians reject Beijing-backed reforms.
China bans Ramadan fasting in mainly Muslim region.
Thailand confirms first case of deadly MERS virus.
AFRICA
Chad bans burqas following terrorist attacks.
Boko Haram crisis: Attack in Niger kills dozens.
Chad bombs Boko Haram positions in Nigeria.
UN urges Libyan factions to reach agreement.
UN peacekeeping chief decries South Sudan's lack of cooperation.
France says can't confirm Algerian fighter killed in U.S. strike.
Kenya issues reward for German al-Shabab fighter.
U.N. uses food aid to fight against child labor in Egypt.
Security forces foil suicide attack in Somali town: police.
EUROPE
Euro zone sets emergency summit on Greece as money flees.
Bank savings in front line as Greece hurtles toward default.
IMF's Lagarde says 'no period of grace' for Greek debt payment. Greece in default if debt deadline missed, says Lagarde.
Hungary’s response to the migrant crisis? A 109-mile-long, 13-foot-tall fence.
Denmark votes in close election. Danish election: Exit polls suggest opposition bloc lead. Danish election: Danish PM concedes defeat and resigns.
US, EU ready tough Russia sanctions, in case they're needed.
Three Ukrainian soldiers killed as fighting intensifies in east: Ukraine military.
Putin aide: Russia does not want arms race with US.
Senior U.S. diplomat: Russia missile plan has 'rattling effect', reality less dramatic.
Russia to build new gas pipeline to Germany.
Russia examines Brussels' legal move to seize state assets.
Spain PM blames economy, corruption for polls drubbing.
Pope urges revolution to save Earth, fix 'perverse' economy.
AMERICAS
The most hated man in America, 21, smirks as he is hauled away in cuffs and a bullet-proof vest after his arrest 'for shooting nine people dead at South Carolina church bible study'.
US Senate passes $612 billion defense policy bill.
US House win revives Obama's Pacific trade pact.
US Congress rejects plan for rapid withdrawal from Iraq.
Security concerns limit Syrian refugees coming to U.S..
White House may create Iran 'czar' to finish Iranian nuclear talks.
Cuba to expand internet access to battle country's dire lack of connectivity.
Scioli rival in Argentina ruling party presidential primary said to step down.
Honduras charges No. 2 in congress with fraud in scandal.
Thousands brace for deportations in Dominican Republic.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
France says Belmokhtar 'probably dead', his group denies it.
CIA didn’t know strike would hit al-Qaeda leader.
Terrorist turf war: Taliban warns Islamic State to stay out of Afghanistan.
Inside Islamic State group's rule: Creating a nation of fear.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil up third day on dollar slump, U.S. crude draw data.
The US Federal Reserve moves towards a rate rise this year.
Nasdaq breaks record-high set during dotcom boom.
Exclusive: Apple mines big profits from Watch band.
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