Ebola Challenge 'Biggest Since Aids' -- BBC
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is unlike anything since the emergence of HIV/Aids, top US medical official Thomas Frieden has said.
A fast global response could ensure that it did not become "the next Aids," the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.
Dr Frieden was addressing a high-level World Bank forum about the crisis.
The outbreak has killed more than 3,860 people, mainly in West Africa, including more than 200 health workers.
On Thursday, a Liberian doctor died of the disease at a treatment centre in Monrovia, health officials said.
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MIDDLE EAST
Islamic State seizes large areas of Syrian town despite air strikes . Pentagon sees Baghdad at risk of Islamic State takeover, expects Kobani to fall .
Islamic State downs another Iraqi helicopter .
U.S. strikes Islamic State targets inside Mosul .
Iraq’s President urges coalition to defend Kobani, prevent catastrophe .
1.8 million fleeing ISIS in 'deadly, life-threatening' situation - UN .
Turkish action against IS in Syria 'unrealistic' .
Turkey faces worst Kurdish insurgency in 22 years . Turkey’s President says protests in country not related to events in Kobani .
Suicide bombings in Yemen kill at least 50 people . Scores dead in Yemen's blasts . Yemen: Suicide blasts kill dozens in Sanaa and Hadramawt .
Satellite images show explosion took place within the Parchin military complex . US think-tank says it located possible blast at Iran military site.
ASIA
Hong Kong government calls off student talks .
Spasm of violence in Kashmir worst in years . Kashmir clashes continue as India, Pakistan trade blame .
China media criticise 'growing' US-Japan military ties .
Beijing calls on US to stop accusing China of cyberhacking: Reports .
Kim Jong Un's absence fuels rumors . North Korea leader Kim is still in charge, has injured leg: source.
Thai minister says U.S. 'more confident' of military-backed rule .
Piracy feared as more countries join search for Vietnamese oil tanker .
AFRICA
US speeds up aid to West Africa in Ebola crisis .
Nigeria succeeds at containing Ebola .
Cameroon troops kill 8 suspected Boko Haram members .
CAR crisis: Gunfire and explosions heard in Bangui . Machinegun, heavy weapons fire rock Central African Republic capital .
Libya PM says Egypt will help train army .
Mali conflict: UN urged to send more troops .
South Sudan lawmakers pass controversial security bill .
EUROPE
European leaders scramble to upgrade response to Ebola crisis .
US diplomat: No sanctions relief for Russia until forces leave Ukraine.
United States viewed as hostile country by three-quarters of Russians: Poll .
Little hope for improved US-Russia relations, analysts say .
Anti-EU party poised to win first British parliament seat .
Switzerland bans Islamic State .
MH17 crash: Dutch minister says passenger 'wore oxygen mask' .
AMERICAS
Obama: Ebola and Islamic State are security priorities .
No Islamic State fighters coming from Mexico, Homeland Security says .
Most Americans support ban on flights arriving from Ebola-hit countries: Survey .
Brazil's Silva says Neves endorsement depends on commitments .
Mexico missing students: Nationwide protests held .
Venezuelans turn to Bitcoins to bypass socialist currency controls .
Missouri unrest after fatal police shooting . White policeman kills black teen in St Louis, triggering fresh protests .
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic state grooms Chechen fighters against Putin .
Al Qaeda, Islamic State teaming up .
Analysis: Why are Western women joining Islamic State?
US court hears Guantanamo force-feeding case .
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Several US banks attacked by hackers who hit Chase .
China currency push takes aim at dollar .
Icahn urges Apple to buy back more shares .
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