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New overnight protests formed in Ferguson, Missouri, site of 11 days of unrest after a local police officer shot and killed an unarmed black teenager.

In response to the continuing humanitarian crisis in Iraq, UNICEF and the Governorate of Dahuk have signed a USD $5 million dollar agreement supporting one-time direct cash assistance to vulnerable, displaced families in the Governorate.

“The nature of humanitarian work is often dangerous. Aid workers endure harsh conditions and risk harm to save lives, rebuild communities, and bear witness in conflicts, catastrophes, and crises.

Israel and Palestinian fighters in Gaza exchanged fire Tuesday night and Wednesday morning as ceasefire talks in Egypt broke down. Palestinian authorities reported at least two civilians were killed in the latest round of violence.

Palestinians are warning of renewed violence if Hamas and Israeli officials cannot agree to a deal before Tuesday's midnight truce deadline.

Protesters and police engaged in fresh clashes late Monday in Ferguson, Missouri, amid tensions linked to the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer.

A Malaysian politician has been charged with sedition for accusing the government of helping plot the sodomy conviction against opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.

UN peacekeepers outside Ber, north east of Timbuktu, Mali.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre is flanked by Malala Yousafzai (right) and ABC News anchor Amy Robach during an interactive event to mark 500 Days of Action for the MDGs.