Bombed Mosul bridge still lifeline for long-suffering civilians
Despite the dangers, many Mosul residents have opted to remain in the city rather than head to austere camps outside.
Syrian official says deal reached to fix Damascus water supply
The spring was knocked out of service in late December, reducing water supplies to the 70 percent of residents of Damascus and surrounding areas that it serves.
Migrant arrivals in Germany fell sharply in 2016
Syrians remain the largest group of asylum seekers, followed by Afghans and Iraqis
Time is up - we must stand by the people of South Sudan
South Sudan crisis must not be ignored just simply because it is far from Europe’s shores
New U.N. chief urges Security Council to do more to prevent war
"Too many opportunities to prevent conflicts had been lost due to mistrust among states and concerns over national sovereignty."
Refugees brave snow, sub-zero temperatures in Greek camps
More than 60,000 refugees and migrants have been trapped in Greece since Balkan countries sealed their borders last March.
A banner that reads "Home is where your mom is" is attached to a tree at a refugee camp north of Athens
A banner that reads "Home is where your mom is" is attached to a tree at a refugee camp north of Athens as stranded Syrian refugee children play with snow January 10, 2017.REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
Iraqi forces advance in Mosul but civilian toll mounts
Islamic State fighting back and targeting civilians
Iraq special forces advance in east Mosul, close to linking with army
Recapturing Mosul after more than two years of Islamic State rule would probably spell end of Iraqi wing of group's self-declared caliphate
UN's Palestinian aid agency urges Trump to revive MidEast peace bid
Re-investing in a meaningful political process should be "the absolute top priority", says UNWRA's Pierre Kraehenbuehl.