Austria to shun global migration pact, fearing creep in human rights
Austria took in roughly 1 percent of its population in asylum seekers in 2015 during a migration crisis in which more than a million people travelled to Europe
Saudi-led coalition masses troops near Yemen's Hodeidah as pressure mounts to end war
Aid groups warn of deteriorating conditions
New migrant caravan departs Salvadoran capital for U.S.
Many migrants make the dangerous journey north to escape high levels of poverty and violence in their homelands
South Sudan rebel leader Machar returns to mark peace deal
Civil war has forced millions to flee and left hundreds of thousands dead.
Myanmar officials try to convince Rohingya to return, accept ID cards
U.N. refugee agency says conditions in Rakhine state are not yet conducive for returns.
Once a refugee, Somali-American appears headed to U.S. Congress
USA-ELECTION/MINNESOTA (PIX, TV):Once a refugee, Somali-American appears headed to U.S. Congress
Philippines races to free 23 trapped under landslide
Typhoon Yutu comes just six weeks after Super Typhoon Mangkhut caused nearly 50 landslides killing more than 70 people.
Artists emerge from ruins of Mosul to reclaim Iraqi city's cultural life
Musicians gather to play in a park where the militants once trained child soldiers
Mexican town hit by quake welcomes migrants, quietly defying Trump
Residents of Niltepec, who still live among quake rubble, prepared for the caravan with homemade soup, medical tents, and diapers for children.
Merkel looks to Africa to cement a legacy shaped by migration
The aim is to create good jobs for Africans, easing the poverty which along with instability and violence has encouraged large numbers to head for Europe.