Why the latest ceasefire presents a precious window for progress
The latest violence has heightened fears of a humanitarian crisis
Syrian rebel group says investigating child beheading video
Rights group says men in video are from a rebel group which has received US military backing
Pakistan to pass law against honour killings in weeks - PM's daughter
Announcement comes days after high-profile murder of an outspoken social media star
Leaders must act now to stop hunger in Southern Africa
We need to anticipate – not react to – crises like the emergency unfolding across Southern Africa
NASA's new mission: improving food security in West Africa
NASA has launched a hub in Niger that will use space-based observations to improve food security
African study exceeds U.N. 'test and treat' goal for ending HIV pandemic
UN goal to get seven out of 10 HIV positive people to take a test and start medication is achievable, researchers say
For climate migrants, dignity matters as much as safety
Displacement can bring benefits when it helps overcome caste and social prejudices