BBC: Libya crisis: UN says thousands fleeing clashes
At least 2,800 people have fled from the fighting near Libya's capital, Tripoli, according to the UN.
Other civilians are trapped by the clashes and are cut off from vital emergency services, it says.
Forces under Gen Khalifa Haftar began an attack on the city last Thursday with aim of wresting it from Libya's UN-backed government.
Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj has accused Gen Haftar of attempting a coup and says rebels will be met with force.
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MIDDLE EAST
Saudi-led air raids 'kill at least 11 civilians' in Yemen's Sanaa.
In Yemen, corruption worsened world’s worst cholera outbreak.
Blast kills at least three at Iran military shipyard: state media.
Flooding from heavy rainfall in Iran kills 70, coroner says.
Turkey's Erdogan decries vote 'theft'. Erdogan says 'organised crimes' took place in Istanbul vote.
Netanyahu, Gantz make final pitches before Israeli vote.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals plans to annex West Bank settlements. Netanyahu plans to annex West Bank settlements if re-elected.
New Palestinian government to be formed in days: officials.
ASIA
Afghan chief executive supports delegation for Taliban talks.
Pakistan accuses India of plotting fresh military attack.
India's BJP releases manifesto ahead of elections.
India’s leader rallies his base with Hindu mega projects.
After snuggling up to China, Duterte now talks of ‘suicide missions’ to protect island.
China interrogated Australian residents over ties to Turnbull government adviser.
New Zealand's inquiry into Christchurch mosque attack to report by December 10, Jacinda Ardern says.
AFRICA
Libyan crisis escalates as warplane strikes Tripoli airport.
Libya's GNA forces announce 'counteroffensive' to defend Tripoli.
5 killed in protests demanding Sudan's president resign. Sudan security forces 'fire tear gas' at protesters in Khartoum.
Sudan protest: Clashes among armed forces at Khartoum sit-in.
Sudan: Protesters call on military to intervene.
Rwanda marks 25 years since genocide.
Zimbabwe to pay partial compensation to white ex-farmers.
South Africa court says Mozambique ex-finance minister Manuel Chang can be extradited to US.
US tourist and safari guide freed after kidnap in Uganda.
EUROPE
Theresa May travels to France, Germany, seeking Brexit extension. Germany's Merkel to host UK PM May for Brexit talks.
British government takes EU off passport cover.
French PM calls for tax cuts to appease 'yellow vests'.
Czechs view NATO and EU as cornerstones of peace and prosperity.
Germany's AfD joins Italy's League in new populist coalition.
Ecuador says WikiLeaks claim of Assange's expulsion is false.
Russia moves to free nearly 100 captive whales after outcry.
AMERICAS
Nielsen out at Homeland Security.
The Hill's Morning Report - Trump cleaning house on border security.
Donald Trump's chief of staff Mick Mulvaney says Democrats will 'never' see President's tax returns.
Haiti fuel shortage: Oil company refuses new deliveries.
Ex-Mexican President Fox says gunmen tried to storm his home.
Thousands rally in Brazil to demand ex-President Lula's release.
Cubans march to end animal cruelty in possible first.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Airstrikes against ISIS dwindle as caliphate crumbles.
Internal review reveals US airstrike killed two civilians in Somalia.
US-backed Kurdish forces foil Islamic State prison break.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
UK plans to hold Facebook, other social media firms liable for harmful content.
New Zealand called to follow Australia's lead after Facebook slammed as 'morally bankrupt'.
China to 'further open' its doors to Europe, PM Li says ahead of summit.
