Yazidis caught in "political football" between Baghdad, Iraqi Kurds
In 2014, more than 3,000 Yazidis were killed by Islamic State militants in a campaign described by the United Nations as genocidal
Syrian government returns to Geneva talks, Western envoys sceptical
"The opposition has been extremely constructive and willing to get down to it"
Iraq declares final victory over Islamic State
About 3.2 million civilians displaced by conflict
Libya and Italy to set up operations room to tackle migrant smuggling
Libya is the main gateway for migrants trying to cross to Europe by sea
In push for Yemen aid, U.S. warned Saudis of threats in Congress
About 8 million people in Yemen are on the brink of famine with outbreaks of cholera and diphtheria
Rebels kill 15 peacekeepers in Congo in worst attack on U.N. in recent history
Established in 2010, MONUSCO, the United Nations's largest peacekeeping mission
UN calls on social media giants to control platforms used to lure African migrants
The smugglers often use Facebook to reach would-be migrants with false promises
UN warns against any hasty returns of Rohingya to Myanmar
Some 20,000 Rohingya fled in Nov, total 646,000 since Aug 25
Bosnian museum of wartime childhood aims to go global, wins top prize
"Speaking about the war from a child's perspective is the most powerful anti-war message"
Be 'ready to GO!' Southern California warns residents as fires rage
No civilian casualties or fatalities have been reported but three firefighters were injured