UK singer Yusuf Islam launches single, concert to help child refugees
"It was difficult to stand by just watching this tragedy without trying to do something," says Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens
UN readies Syria air drops plan, but needs government approval
Air drops are a "last resort" as they are costly, complicated and deliver a mere trickle of aid
Syria approves aid to 11 besieged areas amid calls for air drops
U.N. and Red Cross to send humanitarian aid convoys into at least 11 of 19 besieged areas during June
U.N. adds Saudi coalition to blacklist for killing children in Yemen
Coalition was responsible for 60 percent of child deaths and injuries last year, killing 510 and wounding 667
Dangerous migrant smuggling routes flourish in lawless Libya
Traffickers can cross Libya's southern border freely, an official said
U.N. plans for air drops, food aid in Syria suffer setbacks
The United States and Britain have urged the U.N. to press ahead with air drops
France to take in 400 refugees a month from Greece - minister
As of last month, only 1,441 asylum seekers had been relocated to other EU countries out of 160,000 provided for under temporary scheme
MSF urges Turkey to open border to Syrians fleeing fighting
The United Nations says tens of thousands are sheltering near the Turkish frontier after recent fighting
Dangerous migrant smuggling routes flourish in lawless Libya
Traffickers can cross Libya's southern border freely, an official said
Security concerns stymie air drop plan in Syria - UN
"Air drops...remains an option if land deliveries do not go through," a U.N. official told reporters