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
'Forgotten crisis' as drought displaces hundreds of thousands of Ethiopians
Worsening drought is leaving pastoralists saying they have no hope for the future
Removable solar panels boost storm readiness in Dominica
As the Caribbean island aims to become fully "climate resilient", a volunteer effort is keeping health centres operating - with clean energy
OPINION: War victims’ personal data is valuable; that’s why it must be protected
Given the threat of data theft, we cannot continue working using our old ways: a safe humanitarian space is a necessity
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
Remote island off East Timor turns sunlight, air into drinking water
Innovative scheme uses solar power to suck water out of the air to provide a small community with a renewable supply of drinking water