INTERVIEW-East Africa seeks help to stem surge in heroin smuggling- U.N
AFRICA-DRUGS/ (INTERVIEW):INTERVIEW-East Africa seeks help to stem surge in heroin smuggling- U.N
Iranian parliament bans vasectomies in bid to boost birth rate
In May, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for more babies to "strengthen national identity" and counter "undesirable aspects of Western lifestyles"
Afghans tortured, killed by U.S. troops need justice -Amnesty
AFGHANISTAN-WAR/ (PIX, TV):Afghans tortured, killed by U.S. troops need justice -Amnesty
Prospective teachers in Brazil told to have smear or virginity tests
Rights advocates denounce gynaecological tests for women applying to teach in Sao Paulo state as an invasion of privacy
Pregnancy Requests Put Women in the Firing Line
Women of color and those earning low wages are least likely to be accommodated during their pregnancies. It's also acute for women in traditionally male-dominated industries. "I wanted to work," says a music conductor who asked for a stool while she worked under hot lights.
Wounded Palestinians arrive in Turkey for treatment
MIDEAST-GAZA/WOUNDED-TURKEY:Wounded Palestinians arrive in Turkey for treatment
WFP: Taking Swift Action To Help Iraq's Displaced Populations
In spite of the challenging security situation and the fact that displaced populations are on the move, WFP has successfully distributed food to more than 385,000 people in 10 governorates across Iraq. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the crisis that first hit Mosul in mid-June and spread to surrounding cities and governorates. In recent days, a rising number of Iraqis have found themselves stranded around Iraq's Sinjar Mountains, fleeing violence. Since 4 August, WFP has set up four emergency kitchens in Dohuk and Lalish, enabling the food agency to assist more than 100,000 people who have fled the Sinjar area.
Iraq accuses Islamic State of Yazidi atrocity, U.S. conducts new strikes
IRAQ-SECURITY/ (WRAPUP 4, TV)=2:WRAPUP 4-Iraq accuses Islamic State of Yazidi atrocity, U.S. conducts new strikes
Pope says the violence in Iraq offends God and humanity
IRAQ-SECURITY/POPE (UPDATE 1): UPDATE 1-Pope says the violence in Iraq offends God and humanity