U.N. creates new Ebola chief role to tackle security, political issues in Congo
10-month epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 1,200 people
Numerous reports consistent with Syria chemical exposure but no definite conclusion yet -US
The State Department said on Tuesday it saw signs the Syrian government may be using chemical weapons, including what it called an alleged chlorine attack on Sunday
Thousands of children born in Colombia to Venezuelan migrants left stateless
Nearly 1.3 million Venezuelans have settled in neighboring Colombia, fleeing a political and economic crisis in their homeland
OPINION: How to tackle Ebola in DRC? Focus on the community
Faith leaders, local radio, and youth groups are all crucial structures to help drive home messages about identifying symptoms, staying safe when caring for sick people, and where to get help
Exodus grows from northwest Syria in intensified fighting
More than 200,000 people have now fled the violence since the end of April and are in urgent need of food and protection
U.N. agency aiding Palestinians rejects U.S. bid to strip it of mandate
The suggestion that UNRWA should be effectively dismantled is the latest U.S. attack on an agency that began operations in 1950
Two years after siege, no return to normal for Philippine city
The siege forced more than 100,000 residents from their homes in the predominantly Muslim city. Some went into transitional housing, built by the government, while others doubled up with relatives or made do with tents
Milking it? Ethiopian farmers fight drought with insured cows
A project that lends drought-hit farmers money to buy a dairy cow, then insures the animal in case it gets sick, aims to bring in extra income - but some have struggled to make it pay
New Mexico counties revolt against migrant releases
The record influx of asylum seekers has overwhelmed border detention facilities and shelters, forcing authorities to bus migrants to nearby cities and even fly them to California
Down and out in Paris: homeless women find refuge in grandeur
Paris' palatial city hall is providing 120 homeless women with shelter, hot meals, healthcare guidance and arts therapy