Dramatic nighttime rescues in flooded Houston suburbs as Harvey rolls on
More than 3,000 people had been rescued from their homes by late Monday
Thailand 'preparing to receive' those fleeing Myanmar violence
"We will provide them with shelter like in the past ... and send them back when they are ready"
Rohingya fleeing Myanmar violence face expulsion despite U.N. appeal
An estimated 5,000 Rohingya have been able to cross into Bangladesh over the past few days
Harvey brings death, destruction to Houston as flood waters rise
30,000 people expected to seek shelter
Thousands driven from homes, 7 dead, as Harvey hammers Houston
The most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in more than 50 years is forecast to remain in the region for several more days.
Myanmar army battles Rohingya insurgents; thousands flee
The United Nations and aid groups forced to pull out some staff amid the worst violence in years.
In war-torn Darfur, new US aid chief stresses need for humanitarian access
Unfettered humanitarian access is a key demand for the easing of U.S. sanctions against the government of President Omar al-Bashir.
Europeans, Africans agree renewed push to tackle migrant crisis
The EU has struggled to find an answer to the influx of migrants fleeing war, poverty and upheaval in the Middle East and Africa.
Two lawsuits challenge Trump transgender military service ban
Trump's move halted years of efforts to eliminate barriers to military service based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Insurers count cost of Harvey and growing risk from climate change
Munich Re scientist predicts climate change is likely to lead to more intense storms in the future.