Reuters: More than 30,000 displaced in Syria's Idlib in latest offensive: U.N.
More than 30,000 people have so far fled their homes in northwest Syria since Syrian government and allied forces resumed air and ground bombardments there last week, the U.N. agency coordinating relief efforts said on Monday.
The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said an all-out military assault on the last major stronghold of active opposition to President Bashar al-Assad could set 800,000 people to flight. The OCHA chief, Mark Lowcock, warned that this risked provoking the worst humanitarian catastrophe of the 21st Century.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria and Russia resume Idlib air strikes: residents, rescuers.
Syria's Assad approves gas attack in Idlib despite warning, report says.
Violence displaces over 30,000 in northwest Syria this month: UN.
Russia says U.S. dropped phosphorus bombs over Syria, which Pentagon denies.
Trump administration is in no hurry to leave Syria, U.S. envoy says.
Under fire, Iraq PM visits Basra after deadly violence.
US cuts $25 million from hospitals serving Palestinians.
US to close Palestinian mission in Washington, says PLO.
ASIA
Taliban kill dozens in attacks across north Afghanistan: officials.
North Korean anniversary parade full of colour but without any intercontinental missiles.
Thousands demand Bangladesh opposition leader's release.
India protests record-high fuel price hikes.
Cambodia releases opposition leader Kem Sokha on bail.
Comoros issues arrest warrant for outspoken ex-VP.
Could Julian Assange be offered asylum in New Zealand? Government to consider allowing the Wikileaks founder to stay in the country.
AFRICA
Egypt security forces kill 11 suspected jihadists in Sinai.
Libya: Armed group storms state oil company in Tripoli.
Car bomb kills 6 outside Somali government office.
Uganda's Museveni blames 'external forces' for opposition unrest.
At least 19 killed as plane crashes in South Sudan.
Egypt sentences hundreds over 2013 pro-Morsi protests.
Sudan's Bashir sacks cabinet amid economic crisis. Sudan swears in new PM as Bashir bemoans economic woes.
ANC dismisses reports of plot to oust Ramaphosa.
EUROPE
Swedish election: Main blocs neck and neck as nationalists gain. Anti-immigrant party who 'traded jackboots for business suits' forces stalemate in Swedish election after record surge in support leaves ruling Social Democrats on worst result in a century.
Russian police detain hundreds protesting against pension reform.
Russia: Google removes Putin critic's ads from YouTube.
Moldovan President Igor Dodon hurt after being run off road in crash with truck.
EU leaders expected to announce extraordinary Brexit summit for November.
Brexit plan: 80 MPs will reject Chequers deal, says ex-minister.
'It’s not about what is fair': Macedonians prepare to vote on name change.
Germany mulls joining US-led airstrikes in Syria – report.
AMERICAS
'Bob Woodward is a liar!' Trump opens up on famed Watergate reporter with both barrels after he says president is waging 'war on truth' and 'detached from the reality' of his job.
Donald Trump: Mike Pence would take lie detector test to prove he did not write New York Times column.
Trump expected to soon declassify Carter Page, Bruce Ohr documents: report.
Venezuela migrants flee back across border with Brazil.
Nicaragua crisis: Families march for 'political prisoners'.
Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega blames crisis on US-backed 'coup'.
Bolsonaro: Brazil politician's health 'improving' after stabbing.
Meeting of U.S., Central American officials is called off this week.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Two dead in suspected IS suicide bomb attack on Libya oil company.
9/11 attack: New York City subway station reopens after 17 years.
Heroic Flight 93 passengers and crew who died rushing 9/11 hijackers in the cockpit are remembered with steel wind chime tower on the Pennsylvania field where plane crashed to earth.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
EU and US trade reps meet but trans-Atlantic rift remains wide.
Chevron wins Ecuador rainforest 'oil dumping' case.
Les Moonves resigns from CBS after sexual misconduct allegations.
Nike sales increase 31 per cent in the aftermath of its controversial Colin Kaepernick endorsement deal.