Olympics: First ever refugee team ascends to Rio's Christ statue
Rio's Olympic Games are the first to include a team entirely made up of refugees
U.N. extends South Sudan mission, U.S. reports renewed violence
US says it has received "very disturbing reports" of fresh violence and warns events could spiral rapidly out of control
FACTBOX - More than 56 mln trapped in "vicious" cycle of violence and hunger: UN
Conflict is a leading cause of hunger as it forces people to flee homes and fields, and disrupts markets leading to higher prices for food
U.N. veto powers mull arms embargo on South Sudan, more troops
Russia and China, who were previously opposed to an arm embargo on the oil producing country, have signaled they are willing to consider such a move
INTERVIEW - Innovations give African leaders hope malaria can be beaten by 2030
Currently there are more than 30 malaria vaccines under development
Taking the long-view on South Sudan's crisis
Earlier this year we carried out research across South Sudan’s conflict affected areas on behalf of UK DFID
At least 120 cases of sexual violence in South Sudan capital -UN
The United Nations is now protecting tens of thousands of people at sites in Juba and elsewhere in South Sudan
U.N. warns South Sudan president over replacement of rival
"Any political appointments need to be consistent with the provisions outlined in the peace agreement," U.N. says
U.N. warns South Sudan president over replacement of rival
"Any political appointments need to be consistent with the provisions outlined in the peace agreement"