Philippines hunts for survivors after quake levels trade building
Rescuers are using chainsaws and thermal imaging equipment to look for survivors, but say there is little hope of finding anyone alive
Strong quake in southern Philippines kills one, injures several
Region hit by four strong quakes in October, November
Albania seeks arrests for quake deaths in collapsed buildings
During the three decades since toppling communism in 1990, many Albanians have moved nearer cities, squatting on land and building with little supervision by authorities
Armed group claims killing 4 humanitarian hostages in Nigeria, aid organization says
Six people were abducted in July near the town of Damasak, in the state of Borno, where Islamist insurgents operate
Fate of global climate action 'in the balance' as U.N. talks go down to wire
Delegates struggle to resolve the question of whether big emitters will signal their intent to raise their emissions-cutting targets next year, and haggle over rules for carbon markets
In face of U.S. opposition, U.N. renews agency helping Palestinian refugees
UNRWA provides education, health and relief services as well as housing and microfinance assistance to more than 5 mln refugees
World Bank says donors agree $23.5 bln in new funds for poorest countries
The funds will help countries deal with the challenges posed by climate change, gender inequality, and conflict and violence
Namibia rushes to drill boreholes as worst drought in a century bites
Environment ministry says drought has caused a third of Namibia's 2.5 million people to go hungry, and hundreds of wild animals in conservation parks as well cattle on farms are dying
Summit head Chile says "no excuses" if climate talks fail
Delegates are locked in disputes over how carbon markets should work, what finances are available for vulnerable nations, and when emissions targets should be made more ambitious