Inspired by migrant caravans, new wave of Cubans seek U.S. asylum
Political repression and bleak economic prospects remain the primary reasons cited by Cubans for migrating from the Communist-ruled island
Libya death toll rises, Islamist militants exploit chaos
Libya's potential slide into civil war threatens to boost migration across the Mediterranean to Europe and scupper UN plans for an election to end rivalries between parallel administrations
Battle rages for Libya's capital, airport bombed
The United Nations said 2,800 people had been displaced by clashes and many more could flee, though some were trapped
Oprah Winfrey donates $2 million to Puerto Rico relief
The donation will support long-term needs after Hurricane Maria as well as arts and culture programs on the island
Cyclone Idai's death toll stands at 847, cholera cases rise
Latest figures on the destruction wrought by Cyclone Idai across three countries
Saudi Arabia, UAE give Yemen $200 million in aid for Ramadan
The UAE plays a leading role in Yemen's conflict as part of a Saudi-led military coalition that intervened in 2015 against the Houthi movement to restore the internationally recognised government
Artificial limbs change lives for wounded Gaza protesters
Around 200 Gazans have been killed by Israeli troops so far in the protests
Battle for Libya's capital rages, casualties mount
The United Nations said 2,800 people had been displaced by clashes and many more could flee, though some were trapped
Saudi Arabia and UAE give $200 million to Yemen for Ramadan
UAE plays leading role in Yemen's conflict as part of Saudi-led military coalition that intervened in 2015 against Iranian-aligned Houthis to restore internationally recognised government
Malaysia says 200 Rohingya migrants still at sea after latest arrival
Dozens of Rohingya in Myanmar and Bangladesh have boarded boats in recent months to try to reach Malaysia, which had seen a decline in arrivals after a 2015 crackdown on trafficking