FACTBOX-Stateless groups around the world
Examples of stateless people from around the world
Invisible millions pay price of statelessness
Statelessness exacerbates poverty, breaks up families and destroys children's futures. In some cases it can even fuel wars
U.N. says 600 die in South Sudan clashes
Clashes in South Sudan have left at least 600 people dead and hundreds wounded, and possibly displaced more than a quarter million people, the U.N. Mission in South Sudan says
African football boss says Africans targeted in corruption allegations - papers
Confederation of African Football chief says Africans unduly accused of corruption
At least 58 killed in S. Sudan tribal clashes-UN
Ethnic groups in South Sudan have fought each other over cattle -- a vital part of the indigenous economy -- for centuries, but the numbers of deaths are increasing
Dragons' Den's Deborah Meaden backs scheme to boost entrepreneurs in Africa and Asia
Three-year microfinance scheme will mostly benefit women
Malaria hikes may have link to climate shifts, responses - experts
Boosts in irrigation projects in response to climate change could be playing a role in expanding malaria in Africa, experts say
Syria's Assad says military operations halted
Assad has escalated a military campaign against the uprising since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on Aug. 1
Syria's Assad says to stop police operations - U.N.
The government crackdown in Syria is estimated to have killed at least 2,000 civilians since the protests began five months ago