Syria's neighbours now host 4 million of its refugees, U.N. says
A further 270,000 Syrians have asked for asylum in Europe and 7.6 million more are displaced within Syria
EXCLUSIVE-U.S. upgrades Malaysia in annual human trafficking report -sources
Malaysia upgraded amid scrutiny over efforts to combat trafficking after discovery of graves in people-smuggling camps
Migrant arrivals in Europe jump by two-thirds in early 2015, EU seeks deal
Many asylum seekers land on the southern shores of Europe after risking their lives in overloaded boats
Iraq celebrates return of antiquities, appeals for world help
Islamic State have taken over some of the world's richest archaeological sites in northern Iraq
Taliban, Afghan officials hold peace talks, agree to meet again
Pakistan hosted the meeting in a tentative step towards ending more than 13 years of war in neighbouring Afghanistan
Activists allege Syria gas attack
Video posted online appears to show the aftermath of what activists say was a gas attack on a scientific research compound in Aleppo. Paul Chapman reports
A Free Syrian Army fighter carries a copy of the Koran as he walks along a street in Jobar, a suburb of Damascus, Syria
A Free Syrian Army fighter carries a copy of the Koran as he walks along a street in Jobar, a suburb of Damascus, Syria July 6, 2015. Picture taken July 6, 2015. REUTERS/Bassam Khabieh TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Balkan route a road of beatings for migrants, refugees - Amnesty
Balkans route has become busiest irregular passage to Europe overtaking the deadly Mediterranean route