Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1.RAMADI ROUT PUTS U.S. IRAQ STRATEGY UNDER SCRUTINY
The Islamic State group’s capture of the provincial capital calls into question the Obama administration’s approach to rebuilding the Iraqi army as Shiite militias are poised to launch the counter-offensive.
2. WHOSE STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL IS GETTING TOUGHER
With the Syria conflict in its fifth year, many of the close to 4 million Syrians who fled to neighboring countries are unable to work legally, while funding gaps force aid agencies to slash vital support.