UN says 15,000 flee into China as Myanmar's army battles ethnic rebels
"Humanitarian access to conflict areas in Kachin and Shan states is currently worse than at any point in the past few years"
Thousands of Fijians shelter in evacuation centres from floods, landslides
Worst-hit areas in western Fiji are still recovering from February's devastating Cyclone Winston
UN says 15,000 flee into China as Myanmar's army battles ethnic rebels
Weeks of clashes and the new displacements have damaged Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's hopes of securing peace in long-running conflicts
U.N. chief fears genocide about to start in South Sudan
"If we fail to act, South Sudan will be on a trajectory towards mass atrocities"
Protests erupt in Congo as Kabila's mandate expires
Diplomats fear any escalation of violence could trigger a conflict like the 1996 to 2003 wars that killed millions
North Carolina considers transgender bathroom law repeal this week
the law has been blamed for hundreds of millions of dollars in economic losses and relocation of major sporting events
Thousands evacuated from Aleppo after deal over besieged villages
Security Council resolution on Aleppo on Monday
Earthquake along Ecuador's coast kills 2, halts refinery
The Esmeraldas refinery, which has a 110,000-barrel-per-day capacity, was halted as a precaution
Red Cross says employee kidnapped in northern Afghanistan
"We're extremely concerned for the safety of our colleague"
African states narrowly fail to stop U.N. gay rights envoy work
Russia, several African countries and Egypt said they would not recognize mandate of gay rights investigator and would not cooperate with him