Islamic State battles rival insurgents near Aleppo as army prepares assault
Islamic State militants battle rival insurgent groups in Aleppo where the Syrian army is also preparing an offensive of its own
Syria's army, allies plan offensive against insurgents in Aleppo
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said a battle was in progress in the town of Kafr Nabuda in Hama province
Refugees in Pakistan hit by aid cuts as Europe crisis drains funds
"No one ever asks about Afghans. Our war has been going on for 35 years" - Mohammad Amin, Afghan refugee in Pakistan
German fireman sets asylum seeker shelter ablaze, allowed to walk free pending charges
German federal police have counted 26 arson attacks on refugee shelters in the first nine months of the year
EU migrant arrivals 170,000 in Sept, border agency Frontex says
The arrivals take the total for the year so far to 710,000
EU migrant arrivals 170,000 in Sept, border agency Frontex says
The arrivals take the total for the year so far to 710,000
No fuel delivered to Yemen despite president's pledge - U.N.
Fuel shortages, due to near-total blockade led by Saudi Arabia, spread disease and suffering in Yemen
British universities offer refuge to academics fleeing Syrian war
They will not be refugees but will have visas as visiting academics
Islamic State is prime suspect in Turkey bombing, as protests erupt
Investigators close to identifying suspect in twin suicide bombing that killed at least 97 people in Ankara