Five migrants die after boat sinks off western Turkey
One Iranian and 14 Afghan nationals were on the boat before it sank
Finance for electricity access too little, too dirty - energy body
Funding for new access to power is still going to coal plants, which drive climate change and can cause health problems, experts say
Dozens killed in Afghanistan fighting as sectarian threat grows
The fighting took place as US special envoy Zakmay Khalilzad prepared for a fresh round of meetings aimed at bringing the Taliban to the negotiating table
Vicious cycle as exploited refugee boys in Greece turn to abuse
Some of the unaccompanied refugee boys in Athens were not only being exploited, but were also abusing women, a charity says
Displaced victims of worst Afghan drought in years fear harsh winter
Struggling after decades of war, Afghanistan now has 2.6 million people enduring emergency-level food insecurity - one stage short of famine
Clashes between Taliban and Shia minority raise fears of Afghan sectarian war
Violence has highlighted concerns that Hazaras, members of mainly Shi'ite minority, may take up arms in frustration at lack action by central government
Thousands of child soldiers still trapped after South Sudan war -UN
U.N. funds for reintegrating children had halved over the past seven years while needs doubled
Record level of Taliban violence against Afghanistan's election - UN
At least 435 civilian casualties were recorded - 56 people killed and 379 wounded - on election day, Oct. 20, and subsequent days when delayed polling took place
Big brands pledge to turn tide on global plastic waste
Initiative comes as public pressure mounts on manufacturers and retailers to pare back the deluge of plastic packaging
Migrants block Bosnian border, scuffle with Croatian police
Thousands of migrants are living rough in impoverished Bosnia, and many are growing increasingly concerned about the onset of cold winter weather and a lack of adequate shelters