House Republicans seek $1 bln in Medicaid funds for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico also faces massive damage from Hurricane Maria that wiped out much of its infrastructure, left hospitals struggling and residents without clean water
Refugees' health problems in Greece mostly unmet - medical charity
About 60,000 migrants and refugees are stranded in Greece, most in overcrowded camps with unsanitary conditions
World's biggest slum population poses risk for East Asia - report
The rapidly urbanising region is also the most disaster-stricken in the world with many residents living in poor-quality housing on flood-prone land with limited access to basic services
Britain to reform aid contracts to cut out profiteering
Britain spends around 11 bln pounds ($14.6 bln) on foreign aid
Somalia gets new Saudi aid but stays neutral in Gulf crisis
Somali ties with wealthy Saudi Arabia have grown as it tries to rebuild after two decades of war and quell Islamist al-Shabaab insurgents.
U.N. says 78,000 civilians could be trapped in Iraq's Hawija
The number of people who have fled the fighting has increased from 7,000 people during the first week of the operation to some 12,500 people now
New Canada rights award honors diversity in "polarized world"
"The world is increasingly polarized on ethnic, racial and religious issues. Many people choose to see the differences. I seek to understand the differences"
FEATURE-In Cameroon, Rwandan refugees strive to "live like brothers"
Refugees have built up an impressive support network, but August election has resurfaced old political tensions
Rohingya refugees scoff at Myanmar's assurances on going home
Many are wary about returning without an assurance of full citizenship, which they fear could leave them vulnerable to persecution
Young migrants face more dangers after reaching Italy
Nearly 65,000 minors have reached Italy since 2014