As glacial lake bursts, preparation saves lives in Pakistan
As climate change melts glaciers, threatening floods as glacial lakes burst, efforts to reduce disaster risks are also advancing
Blast causes deaths in Syria's rebel-held Afrin
The blast struck an entrance to the city, killing civilians including children, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitoring group said
From Prince Charles to Harrods, refugees target global markets with luxury crafts
More than 1,500 refugees from 15 countries have been recruited to create a stylish collection of MADE51 products, from cashmere throws with crochet insets to hand-knotted sheep's wool rugs
India hands over 250 houses for Rohingya in Myanmar's Rakhine
Activists say that development projects in Rakhine will have little impact unless human rights issues are addressed
INTERVIEW - 'It shames us all': Rwandan genocide survivor says Myanmar persecution a repeat of history
Similar language is being used today in Myanmar as was used during the Rwandan genocide, said genocide survivor Yolande Mukagasana
INSIGHT - When the U.S. puts a border between migrant kids and their caretakers
As a new Trump administration policy rapidly expands, family separations increasingly are complicated by a formidable barrier: an international border
Violent storm kills six foreigners in northern Greek resorts
Such severe storms are unusual in Greece, where summers are typically hot and dry
World's major cities to face 'unknown' climate conditions by 2050
London's climate in 2050 could be similar to Barcelona's current climate, with Madrid feeling more like Marrakesh and Seattle more like San Francisco
Heavy rain, floods in China force evacuation of nearly 80,000
The affected areas include the southern provinces of Hunan and Jiangxi, eastern Zhejiang, the southeastern province of Fujian, and the northern parts of the southwestern Guangxi region
Beaten and abused, Sudan's women bear scars of fight for freedom
Women were a driving force during months of protests against President Omar al-Bashir's 30-year rule, before he was replaced by a military council in April