Syria willing to try ceasefire: UN
The UN mediator on Syria says that the government appears willing to suspend bombardment of Aleppo, to allow a local ceasefire to be tested
Syria willing to suspend Aleppo air strikes for six weeks -U.N.
"Every time there is a proposal of a ceasefire...history has proven that there is some type of acceleration in order to take a better position"-mediator
Iraqi women trafficked into sexual slavery - rights group
Trafficking in Iraq has mushroomed in recent years with Islamic State a major actor in buying and selling girls, says report
Editor's picks: Photos of Syrian refugees in North African limbo, remittances from developing nations to hit $500 bln
A selection of the humanitarian stories of the day, selected by Thomson Reuters Foundation's editorial team at trust.org
Awash in opium, Afghan "wild west" slips from Kabul's grasp
Narcotics major revenue source for networks of the Taliban, mafia-like gangs and politicians
Egypt's Sisi urges UN mandate for Libya coalition
Cairo concerned Islamist insurgents, already active in Syria and Iraq, are spreading their influence further
Syrian army makes rapid advance north of Aleppo - monitor
Aleppo is Syria's second city and is at the forefront of clashes between pro-government forces and a range of insurgents
Syrian army in swift advance near Aleppo, blocks road - monitor
UN mediator has been struggling to broker ceasefire in Aleppo and govt forces had long been expected to try to encircle it completely
Syrian army advances north of Aleppo, blocks road - monitor
Aleppo is at the heart of clashes between pro-government forces and a range of insurgents