The Guardian: UN warns Idlib could be next Syrian disaster zone in 'marathon of pain'
Humanitarian chief and special envoy warn of potential for another humanitarian catastrophe
The UN’s two most senior Syria experts have warned of an Aleppo-style humanitarian catastrophe in Idlib as an EU donor conference aimed to raise up to $6bn (£4bn)to help Syrians displaced both inside and outside the country.
Idlib is the last major territory still in rebel hands. It is partly held by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, a jihadi group that Russia and the Syrian government regard as a legitimate target in an area where civilians and fighters continue to pour in as part of evacuation deals in other parts of the country.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria regime retakes new region outside capital.
Bring Syria to peace talks, EU tells Russia, Iran.
Trump backtracks on Syria after talks with French leader.
Russia hints it may provide advanced air defenses to Syria.
In power for 15 years, Iraq's Shi'ites split ahead of crucial vote.
In southern Iraq, drought tightens its grip.
Iran nuclear deal: Rouhani says West has no right to make changes.
Trump warns: Iran will pay if it restarts nuclear program.
ASIA
Afghan Taliban announce fresh offensive in apparent snub to peace efforts. Taliban announce spring offensive, dismiss peace overtures.
Koreas hold rehearsal for historic summit between Moon, Kim.
White House: Trump 'not naive' on North Korea's denuclearization claims.
In big shift, Trump assesses Kim Jong Un as ‘very honorable’.
South Korea, U.S. expected to hold summit in mid-May: South Korean official. Moon, Trump to hold summit before U.S.-North Korea talks.
U.S. Pacific Command chief nominated as Seoul ambassador.
In northern Myanmar, forgotten Kachin conflict intensifies.
Australians mark Anzac Day on France's Somme, 100 years on.
AFRICA
Sixteen people killed in Nigerian church attack: police.
UN says Canada needs more helicopters to fully meet its peacekeeping commitments in Mali.
Sierra Leone's police officers deployed in southern Somalia.
South Sudan president rejects opposition calls to quit post.
DRC's new opposition leader strives to unite party.
South African unions protest over minimum wage is test for Ramaphosa.
European nations urged to stop Libya's trafficking gangs.
EUROPE
Armenians protest as acting leader suggests new elections. Acting Armenian PM calls for snap parliamentary elections. Serzh Sargsyan: Protesters return after talks fail in Armenia.
Pro-mining party doubles support in Greenland vote, coalition talks near.
Don't turn your back on us, Albania PM tells EU.
Jewish leader warns against wearing yarmulkes in German cities.
Madrid leader Cifuentes resigns over supermarket 'theft video'.
Danish inventor sentenced to life in prison for murder of Swedish journalist Kim Wall.
EU wants 28-nation bloc to invest $24b in AI by end 2020.
AMERICAS
Judge deals big setback to Trump on ‘Dreamers’ program.
Trump travel ban is focus of Supreme Court’s last argument.
Nicaragua unrest: Dozens of held protesters released.
Venezuelan schools emptying as Chavez legacy under threat.
WHO: Venezuela malaria cases jump by 69 percent.
Migrant caravan from Central America arrives at US-Mexico border.
Mexico: dismembered corpse dumped after presidential candidate says 'cut off hands'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US-led coalition: ISIS may be resurgent on Russia’s turf, but not ours.
Germany cannot deport Osama bin Laden's former bodyguard.
Deported to Libya, ex-Gitmo detainees vanish. Will others meet a similar fate?
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple poised to pay Ireland billions in back taxes as appeal looms.
One of the world's longest gas pipelines from Russia to China almost complete.
Sky receives £22bn formal takeover offer from Comcast.
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