Xinhua Middle East summary at 2200 GMT, June 27

KHARTOUM -- The United Nations on Thursday warned of the risk of famine in 14 locations across Sudan.

"The risk of famine threatens residents, people uprooted by the war and refugees in no less than 14 areas covering Greater Darfur, Greater Kordofan, and Al Jazira states, as well as hotspots in Khartoum," the UN said on its website, citing the latest report by the UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classif