UN debate on Iraq hears of atrocities committed by both sides
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Judge temporarily blocks law that could close all Louisiana abortion clinics
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Super PACs back women in seven key Senate races
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Explosion fells building outside Paris, killing at least 4
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Niger opposition chief, wanted in baby-trafficking case, in Europe
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Tunisia says 36 migrants dead in latest Mediterranean shipwreck
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Syrian women work in a tomato field in Marjaoun village near the Israeli border in south Lebanon
Syrian women work in a tomato field in Marjaoun village near the Israeli border in south Lebanon, August 30, 2014. Three million Syrian refugees will have registered in neighbouring countries as of Friday, but many remain trapped by the advance of Islamist militants or are having difficulty in reaching open border crossings, the United Nations said. REUTERS/ Jamal Saidi (LEBANON - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)
Syrian women work in a tomato field in Marjaoun village near the Israeli border in south Lebanon
Syrian women work in a tomato field in Marjaoun village near the Israeli border in south Lebanon, August 30, 2014. Three million Syrian refugees will have registered in neighbouring countries as of Friday, but many remain trapped by the advance of Islamist militants or are having difficulty in reaching open border crossings, the United Nations said. REUTERS/ Jamal Saidi (LEBANON - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)
Women and children sit in a military helicopter after being evacuated by Iraqi forces from Amerli, north of Baghdad
Women and children sit in a military helicopter after being evacuated by Iraqi forces from Amerli, north of Baghdad August 29, 2014. A home to around 180,000 people, mostly Turkmen Shi'ites, the small town of Amerli, north of Baghdad is still holding out against repeated attacks by Islamic State fighters despite the fall of all the 34 villages surrounding it. Picture taken August 29, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer (IRAQ - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY)
Women and children are evacuated in a military helicopter by Iraqi forces from Amerli, north of Baghdad
Women and children are evacuated in a military helicopter by Iraqi forces from Amerli, north of Baghdad August 29, 2014. A home to around 180,000 people, mostly Turkmen Shi'ites, the small town of Amerli, north of Baghdad is still holding out against repeated attacks by Islamic State fighters despite the fall of all the 34 villages surrounding it. Picture taken August 29, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer (IRAQ - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY)