In secret meetings, Taliban rejected Pakistan pressure on peace process
Instead of peace talks, Taliban now pouring back into Afghanistan for what they say will be a fierce spring offensive
PROFILE-U.N. looks to end Syria's war with a gentleman's agreement
Staffan de Mistura took over as U.N. special envoy for Syria after failure of predecessors Kofi Annan and Lakhdar Brahimi
Turkey promises legal compliance in implementing EU migrant deal
Turkey is planning rapid legislation to try to ensure the deal can be implemented
Europe's deal with Turkey fails to deter migrant attempts for now
Turkey's coastguard intercepts dozens of migrants along coast as they continue to attempt perilous sea crossings to Greece
Yemen war generates widespread suffering, but few refugees
"You feel like death is waiting in every place. You feel the lives of Yemenis are very cheap," Yemeni Kholood al-Absi
Mass return under EU-Turkish deal on refugees would contravene law -UNHCR
"The collective expulsion of foreigners is prohibited under the European Convention of Human Rights" - UNHCR
India's Modi calls for women-led development, silent on more female politicians
But the prime minister remained silent on demands for more female lawmakers
Celebrities urge leaders to put girls at heart of anti-poverty drive
Niger tops list of hardest countries to be a girl, followed by Somalia, Mali, Central African Republic, Yemen