Syrian government forces press attack in east Aleppo
Syrian military source says army and its allies have recaptured 32 of east Aleppo's 40 neighbourhoods, about 85 percent of the area
Afghan filmmaker, seeking to free oppressed voices, finds own voice quieted
"We are desperate for Hassan to come to Berlin and share his story"
UN's new gay rights advocate unfazed by anti-LGBTI opposition
Even countries perceived as the most virulent opponents of LGBT rights may have pockets of tolerance, says U.N.'s new gay rights independent investigator Vitit Muntarbhorn
UN General Assembly demands truce in Syria, end to Aleppo siege
"This is a vote to stand up and tell Russia and Assad to stop the carnage," U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power
Wasteland revealed after battle for Aleppo's Old City
Debris in streets around Bab al-Hadeed district reveal ferocity of this week's fighting
Hundreds of Syrian men from east Aleppo missing - UN
"Given the terrible record of arbitrary detention, torture and enforced disappearances, we are of course deeply concerned about the fate of these individuals"
Italian coastguard saves 66 migrants in Greek Aegean waters
More than 173,000 people have arrived in Italy by boat over the course of the year
FACTBOX-Hidden and often ignored: Five facts about 'urban refugees'
Some urban refugees are away from camps because there are no such places in their hosting countries
Italy, Greece face off against easterners in EU migration feud
"We need to work more with our colleagues from Poland and Hungary, and also Greece and Italy on the other side"
Syrian government forces press attack in east Aleppo
Syrian government and allied forces have in the last two weeks driven rebels from most of their territory in what was once Syria's most populous city