Iraq forces keep up shelling of Falluja, U.N. concern mounts for civilians
About 100,000 civilians are estimated to be in Falluja, the first Iraqi city to be captured by Islamic State
Iraq forces shell Falluja for second day; UN concerned for civilians
Aid agencies appeal for the warring parties to protect civilians, who have limited access to food, water and healthcare
FACTBOX - Schools under fire in war zones
Nearly 75 million children had their education disrupted last year, leaving them prey to child labour, trafficking and extremism
U.N. envoy launches $4 billion fund for schools in war zones
The fund aims to help more than 13 million children and young people over the next five years, and 75 million by 2030
New aid network aims to boost local charities helping people in crisis
African, Asian and Middle Eastern groups want more funding for their work and a greater say in how aid is delivered
U.N. says world must stand up for widely flouted humanitarian law
"We have seen a decay, a lack of respect for international law which is causing enormous damage in the world"
INTERVIEW-As humanitarian needs grow, USAID chief says the world must act
"This is not the time to cut resources," USAID's Gayle Smith said
Can the World Humanitarian Summit help create a new climate for peace?
By joining up action – and funding - on climate change, conflict and poverty, the world’s biggest crises could get easier to manage
First U.N. global aid summit seen falling short as crises mount
Boycotted by MSF and snubbed by Russia's president, can World Humanitarian Summit meet its ambitions?