Nearly 1,000 killed in attacks on health workers in 2014-15: WHO
"It is not limited to war zones, it is not accidental. The majority of these are intentional" - WHO
INTERVIEW-Clothing brands must help ensure Asia's garment workers get a living wage
"Brands have so much leverage with governments," said supply chain lobby group spokeswoman Anannya Bhattacharjee
Tens of thousands need aid after deadly cyclone pounds Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Aid workers said Roanu's torrential rains triggered flooding, landslides and tidal surges
INTERVIEW-"Save this generation of children" says Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi
Children make up about half of rising numbers of people affected by war and natural disasters, and there are many more caught up in forced labour or slavery
India braces for more heat after temperatures break records
Temperatures above 50 Celsius (122°F) last week caused a spike in heatstroke and triggered power cuts as demand surged
Are aid agencies ready to deal with war, terrorism and crime in cities?
Cities are the frontline of twenty first century humanitarianism
Beyonce's Ivy Park apparel has 'rigorous ethical' programme, retailer says
A Sun newspaper report says the collection's supplier in Sri Lanka uses "sweatshop slaves" to produce the clothing
Migrants test "closed" Balkan borders to chase European dream
To reach their destinations, migrants now rely on their wits, determination and shadowy people-smugglers
Pakistan city readies graves, hospitals, in case heat wave hits again
2015 heat wave killed at least 1,300 people
Pakistan to issue biometric passports to curb human trafficking to Europe, Gulf
Some 1,000 trafficking trafficking networks are operating across the country, according to a Pakistani official