RT News - August 23, 2017 (17:00 MSK)

The UN expresses deep concern over the mounting civilian death toll in the Syrian city of Raqqa, after coalition airstrikes reportedly kill dozens. Protests erupt outside a Trump rally in the US state of Arizona, following the president's keynote 'unity' speech about the Charlottesville violence, and his change to 'war-hawk mode' over Afghanistan. At least 35 people have been killed after an air strike hit a hotel near the Yemeni capital according to Houthi rebel media, which add the Saudi-led coalition is behind the attack. Meanwhile, RT brings you the story of a 12-year-old Yemeni boy, who's suffered appallingly from the ongoing war.