Scores of families leave besieged Aleppo under Russia-Damascus plan - Syrian media
UN has raised misgivings about joint humanitarian plan announced by Assad government and Russia
Coalition warplanes attack Houthi fighters near Saudi border -sources
Flare-up in fighting is one of worst since peace talks began in April between Yemen's government and Houthis
EU's Juncker sees "great risk" to migrant deal with Turkey -paper
Ankara has alarmed EU leaders by cracking down on president's opponents
Afghan troops press offensive against Islamic State
Major suicide attack in Kabul last week has added urgency to military operation against militant group in east
Niger extends state of emergency in Diffa region hit by Boko Haram
Attacks by Boko Haram since late May have emptied the towns of Bosso and Yebi near the Nigeria border
U.N. council approves police to Burundi, several states abstain
"Security Council must have eyes and ears on the ground to ensure the worst does not occur" - French UN ambassador
U.N. extends South Sudan mission, U.S. reports renewed violence
US says it has received "very disturbing reports" of fresh violence and warns events could spiral rapidly out of control
U.S. worries Russian humanitarian operation in Syria may be 'ruse'
The 250,000 civilians trapped for weeks inside the besieged rebel-held sector of Aleppo have so far stayed away from "safe corridors" that Moscow and Damascus promised
U.S. worries Russian humanitarian operation in Syria may be "ruse"
The 250,000 civilians trapped for weeks inside the besieged rebel-held sector of Aleppo have so far stayed away from "safe corridors"
Aid groups fear hold up in relief as UN suspends aid in Nigeria after attack
Nearly 250,00 children in Borno suffer from life-threatening malnourishment and around one in five will die if they do not receive treatment