Afghan province declared landmine-free after 10-year clearance drive
Most landmines in Afghanistan are a legacy of conflicts in the 1980s and 1990s
More than 10,000 Afghan civilians killed or wounded last year, UN says
Two-thirds of all casualties last year were inflicted by anti-government forces, with the Taliban responsible for 42 percent
More than 350 million children living in conflict zones, says charity
More than 73,000 children have been killed or maimed in 25 conflicts since 2005
U.N. urges Australia to take responsibility for refugees
"Australia remains ultimately responsible"
U.S. urges help for Iraq, extends $3 billion credit line
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We need an Olympic effort on climate change
The Olympics gives us a chance to re-affirm our commitment to protect our people and our planet
Japan took in 20 asylum seekers last year as nearly 20,000 applied
Immigration is a controversial subject in Japan, where many pride themselves on cultural and ethnic homogeneity
Don't give up on tackling disaster risk in war zones - U.N.
Conflict-torn countries may lack functioning governments, but pockets can be identified to work with communities to reduce risks of disasters
Who is an Afghan? Row over ID cards fuels ethnic tension
"We'd prefer to have 'Islamic Republic of Afghanistan' on the identity cards and that covers everything."
As Afghans are sent home, World Bank calls for formal labour migration
Some 2 million Afghans have been deported or chosen to leave Iran and Pakistan since 2015