World Bank approves $150 million disaster fund for Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic was battered by Hurricane Irma on Sept. 7 and drenched days later by Hurricane Maria
Evacuees leave Puerto Rico by cruise ship, some doubting they will return
"I'm sorry to be leaving Puerto Rico, but I have to. I prefer home, but it's impossible with these conditions"
More than half of schools in Boko Haram's Nigeria heartland closed - UN
An estimated three million children are now in need of education
Illinois Republican governor signs controversial abortion bill
"I understand abortion is a very emotional issue...but...I believe a woman should have the right to make that choice herself..."
Trial data suggest new typhoid shot could halve infection rate
Typhoid fever affects between 12 and 20 mln people worldwide in regions where the quality of water and sanitation is low
Compromise sought on U.N. Yemen inquiry as Saudi pressure mounts
Yemen war has killed thousands, ruined the economy and pushed millions to the brink of famine
Diaries offer hope to family of Chibok bride in captivity
The diaries revealed that the kidnapping of the Chibok girls was not planned
U.N. chief: Myanmar violence could spread, displace more Rohingya
"We have received bone-chilling accounts from those who fled"
Canada's Nova Scotia to help black residents get land titles
Hundreds of parcels of land in the affected communities are lacking legal titles