Suicide bomber kills at least 31 in crowded Iraqi market
Attack comes as Islamic State is about to lose Mosul, the de-facto capital of the hardline Sunni Muslim group in Iraq, to a U.S.-backed Iraqi offensive launched
Polio outbreak in Syria poses vaccination dilemma for WHO
A rare polio type can emerge in under-immunised communities after mutating from strains contained in oral vaccines.
Syrian polio outbreak hits global effort to eradicate virus
A polio outbreak has been confirmed in an area of Syria partly held by Islamic State, the first re-emergence of the virus in Syria since 2014.
Refugee integration: recognising the benefits of inclusion
To feasibly live amongst host communities, refugees must have some form of integration. But how to achieve this in practice?
Syria peace talks in Astana postponed - Kazakhstan foreign ministry
Unclear when the next round of negotiations could take place
UN warns of increasing civilian deaths in battle for Iraqi city of Mosul
"Credible reports indicate that more than 231 civilians attempting to flee western Mosul have been killed since 26 May, including at least 204 over three days last week alone"
Philippines says Islamist fighters on back foot in besieged city
About 100 civilians still held hostage
Video games deliver hope to Syrian refugees: research
"Play is a universal way of learning"
U.S.-backed forces seize Raqqa ruins; UN sees 'dire' situation
With tens of thousands of people uprooted by the fighting, a U.N. official warned of a dire humanitarian situation
When is a safe zone safe?
Are safe zones only ever the least worst alternative for people who cannot flee across an international border?