African states bid to stop work of U.N. gay rights investigator
Being gay is a crime in at least 73 countries, the U.N. has said
Rebel-held zone of Syria's Aleppo braces for renewed bombardment
Western countries say the bombing has deliberately targeted hospitals, aid workers and bakeries
Rebel-held zone of Syria's Aleppo braces for renewed bombardment
Western countries say the bombing has deliberately targeted hospitals, aid workers and bakeries
U.N. says can't use Russian Aleppo pause to send aid
The U.N. has repeatedly said it wants a halt to the fighting by all sides so it can get aid in
Aleppo evacuations to fall flat, rebels prevent any exit - Syria official
"I wish civilians would exit ... but I expect that won't happen, not under these circumstances"
Islamic State kills hundreds, seeks child recruits around Mosul - U.N.
Islamic State militants told residents to hand over their children, especially boys, in an apparent recruitment drive for child soldiers
Russia makes U-turn after evicting Amnesty from Moscow office
Amnesty has been a vocal critic of Russia over its bombing campaign in Syria
Belgian minister says prefers to pay fine than grant visas to Syrian family
"He is placing himself above the law"
Rebels step up Aleppo offensive with three car bombs
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 15 civilians had been killed in west Aleppo and around 120 injured
U.S. deputy U.N. envoy to head Clooney Foundation for Justice
"One of the things that both the Clooneys bring to the table is an ability to attract a lot of interested people"