The Guardian: 69m children will die of preventable causes, says Unicef
UN children’s agency report highlights toll on youngsters by 2030 unless world leaders turn rhetoric into reality on fighting poverty
Less than a year after the world promised to leave no one behind by signing up to an ambitious 15-year blueprint to end inequality, the UN children’s agency says that 69 million children will die from mostly preventable causes by 2030, and 167 million will be living in extreme poverty, unless world leaders turn rhetoric into reality.
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MIDDLE EAST
The Iraqis' win over ISIS in Fallujah was considerably easier than expected. Homes burned, looted in Iraqi city after defeat of militants.
Planning now underway for campaign to liberate Mosul: U.S. official.
At least 12 killed in suicide bombing of mosque near Baghdad.
No change in Iran behavior in Syria since nuclear deal: U.S. official.
Heightened terror threat in Lebanon after suicide attacks near Syria. Lebanon army detains 100 Syrians after Qaa bombings. Lebanon fears new terror wave after multiple suicide attack.
Saudi-led air strike kills 10 Yemeni civilians, wounds 15 more: residents.
Israel, Turkey ink reconciliation pact.
Israel closes al-Aqsa to non-Muslims during Ramadan.
ASIA
Former Afghan warlord scuttles peace deal with Kabul.
North Korea says entire army 'waiting' for instructions.
U.N. urges Sri Lanka to rein in military, prosecute war crimes.
With eye on China, Indonesian parliament approves higher defense spending.
Young Mongolians hope elections will rock 'n' roll political establishment.
Pakistan's new military courts challenged over abuse claims.
Myanmar court lays new charges against Saffron Revolution leader.
AFRICA
EgyptAir MS804 crash: Flight data recorder 'repaired'. Egypt says flight 804 'black box' fixed as France opens manslaughter case.
Study: Militant Islamist attacks in Africa growing.
Human Rights Watch accuses CAR police unit of unlawful killings.
Somalia's Al-Shabaab down but far from out.
Daesh terrorists in Libya use civilians as human shields - military.
Rebel, army clashes kill 43 near South Sudan's Wau: government.
Maldives court upholds jail sentence against former president.
EUROPE
EU leaders plot a future without Britain, demand answers.
Brexit vote: Bitter exchanges in EU parliament debate.
David Cameron: We won’t trigger Article 50 now.
Britain to have new prime minister by 2 September.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan demands more autonomy for pro-EU capital after Brexit.
Putin to have phone conversation with Erdogan on Wednesday – Kremlin.
Germany seeks UN Security Council seat again.
France charges Rifaat al-Assad with corruption.
Strike shuts Eiffel Tower to tourists again.
AMERICAS
House Benghazi report slams administration response to attacks. Benghazi report: State worried about image of Marines marching through city.
Economic turmoil threatens Clinton.
Donald Trump targets 'globalism' as job-killer.
Secret Service stretched to limit amid heated campaign, say experts.
US accuses Russia of harassing diplomats.
Innocent women tortured in Mexico to boost arrest figures, report says. Mexico's security forces routinely use 'sexual torture' against women, says rights group.
Rio police protest lack of salaries, toilet paper.
Jason Day says Zika fears will keep him out of Rio Olympics.
First voyage through expanded Panama canal.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Pentagon: Islamic State hasn't won in a year.
FBI Director Comey's refusal to name gunman marks change in terror talk.
FBI didn’t inform some Americans they were on ISIS kill list.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Market pressure eases after Brexit rout.
European banks get reprieve from Brexit hammering.
VW agrees to pay up to $14.7 billion to settle Dieselgate claims.
