Some civilians evacuated from Syria's Yarmouk - United Nations
There are still 18,000 people in the camp that has been devastated by street fighting, air attacks and shelling
Russia and Red Cross appeal for "humanitarian pause" in Yemen
ICRC says three aid shipments remain blocked
Russia and Red Cross appeal for 'humanitarian pause' in Yemen
United Nations says more than 500 people have been killed in last two weeks in Yemen, nearly 1,700 wounded
Islamic State takes 90 percent of Damascus refugee camp -monitor
Yarmouk was home to half a million Palestinians before the Syrian conflict began in 2011
SPECIAL REPORT-After Iraqi forces take Tikrit, a wave of looting and lynching
Since its recapture two days ago, the Sunni city of Tikrit has been the scene of violence and looting
Yemeni fighters repel Houthis in Aden after arms drop
U.N. aid chief Valerie Amos says 519 people have been killed in the fighting in the past two weeks and nearly 1,700 wounded
Saudis airdrop arms to Aden defenders, Houthis pull back
Saudi Arabia's military intervention is the latest front in the Sunni Muslim kingdom's contest with Shi'ite Iran for power in region
Islamic State fights rival rebels in Damascus refugee camp
Yarmouk refugee camp, home to half a million Palestinians before the conflict began in 2011, has been held by anti-Assad insurgents
Editor's picks: Al Shabaab kills 147 in Kenya attack, aid groups disappointed with Syria cash pledge
A selection of the humanitarian stories of the day, selected by Thomson Reuters Foundation's editorial team at trust.org