The government's reconstruction agency has so far approved zero projects. Some citizens have started rebuilding on their own, but most are still waiting.

Not everyone in every part of the world is "at the same point" in recognizing the need to protect and care for children and survivors.

"This House believes that Christians, Yezidis, and other ethnic and religious minorities...are suffering genocide at the hands of Daesh."

"Even many 'pro-choice' Americans realize that the logic of their position requires them to respect a choice not to be involved in abortion." '

The one-hour appearance by Cecile Richards, president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, had created an uproar.

The tragedy ranks among the deadliest in recent years on the often-treacherous sea voyage along the central Mediterranean by refugees and migrants.