Water pollution an 'invisible threat' to global goals, economists warn
World Bank report warns of the ripple effects of water pollution on the health, economies, education and agriculture of rich and poor countries alike
More than 2,000 people displaced, 19 killed in Myanmar fighting
The people displaced in the latest fighting are sheltering in monasteries around Lashio town in the north of Shan State, and are depending on aid groups and the government for their supplies
Homeless children in England living in shipping containers, hostels - Commissioner's report
Homelessness has been increasing in England for nearly a decade amid rising private rents, a freeze on welfare benefits and a shortage of social housing
Syrians facing forced removal from Istanbul given temporary reprieve
Turkey hosts more than 3.6 million Syrians, the largest population of Syrians displaced by an eight-year civil war
FACTBOX - 10 facts on how mosquitoes pose a threat to half the world
A deadly beast smaller than a paper clip poses a threat to more than half the world's population
Germany takes back four Islamic State children from Syria
Like other western countries, Germany faces a tricky decision on how to deal with citizens who went to the Middle East to join groups like Islamic State
U.N. agency, Bangladesh begin survey of Rohingya over return to Myanmar
Previous attempts at persuading Rohingya to return to Rakhine have failed due to opposition from refugees
Faced with floods and suicides, U.S. readies for a warmer world
Extreme weather linked to climate change is creating hardships for many - but the psychological trauma is barely on the map
Schools deserted in Indian Kashmir as parents fear more unrest
Parents said their children would stay home until cellular networks are restored and they can be in contact with them
Bangladesh, UNHCR to survey Rohingya regarding return to Myanmar
More than 730,000 Rohingya fled Rakhine for camps in Bangladesh after a military-led crackdown in August 2017 the United Nations has said was perpetrated with 'genocidal intent'