U.S. urges help for Iraq, extends $3 billion credit line
USA-TILLERSON/MIDEAST (UPDATE 1, PIX, TV):UPDATE 1-Islamic State yet to suffer "enduring defeat" says Tillerson
Japan took in 20 asylum seekers last year as nearly 20,000 applied
Immigration is a controversial subject in Japan, where many pride themselves on cultural and ethnic homogeneity
Syria suffering some of worst fighting of war, UN warns
There are reports of "hundreds of civilian deaths and injuries, massive displacement and the destruction of civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities"
Iraq says reconstruction after war on Islamic State to cost $88 billion
Officials say U.S. does not plan to pledge any money
Don't give up on tackling disaster risk in war zones - U.N.
Conflict-torn countries may lack functioning governments, but pockets can be identified to work with communities to reduce risks of disasters
France urges halt to air strikes, aid corridors in Syria
"Civilians are the targets, in Idlib and in the east of Damascus. This fighting is absolutely unacceptable"
Years late, Syria's children of war learn to read and write
"The drama of the Syrians is not finished"
U.N. expects Congo offensive against eastern rebels to displace 370,000
More than 532,000 people in Beni and Lubero territories near the Ugandan border fled their homes in 2016 and 2017
Digital girls database to unlock "invisible" discrimination
"Girls are practically invisible in laws and policies worldwide, leaving them vulnerable to discrimination and abuse of their rights"
UN demands Syria ceasefire as air strikes pound rebel areas
UN probes alleged gas attacks on Ghouta, Idlib civilians