Bangladesh agrees with Myanmar to complete Rohingya return in two years
The Rohingya crisis erupted after Rohingya insurgent attacks on security posts on Aug. 25 in the western state of Rakhine triggered a fierce military response
Britain to put women at heart of peace work in Iraq, Nigeria and South Sudan
"We know that when women and girls participate in political processes, conflict resolution and mediation their contribution helps to build a more sustainable peace"
Some 1,400 migrants rescued at sea, two bodies recovered - Italy coastguard
More than 20,000 have died attempting the crossing to Italy in the past four years, the International Organization for Migration estimates
U.N. experts ask Kenya to halt Sengwer evictions from forest land
The Sengwer say they have faced a fresh wave of evictions to pave the way for an European Union-funded project to protect water catchment areas
Pakistani celebrities say #MeToo amid outcry over child rape
"My parents took action but everyone remained silent as if it was my shame. The only shame is keeping silent."
Jordan, Greece and Cyprus say more support needed to states on refugee frontline
"We are shouldering an immense refugee burden and cannot be left alone as we undertake this humanitarian responsibility on behalf of the world"
German asylum numbers fall, but still too high, minister says
The largest share of Germany's asylum applicants came from Syria (47,434), followed by Iraq (21,043) and Afghanistan (12,346)
UN hopes imports will help stave off famine in Yemen as diphtheria spreads
More than 11 million Yemeni children - virtually all - need humanitarian assitance
Big brands from banks to casinos unite to fight slavery in Asia
Companies in Asia hope that a corporate-backed movement to end modern slavery will succeed where activists have failed
Investment rises in mini-grids as India races to meet energy goal
"Access to reliable electricity drives development and is essential for job creation, women's empowerment and combating poverty"