U.S. quits U.N. human rights body, citing bias vs Israel, alarming critics
Washington's withdrawal is the latest U.S. rejection of multilateral engagement after it pulled out of the Paris climate agreement and the 2015 Iran nuclear deal
Leaving war behind, Syrian refugee families embrace new life in Britain
"We were very, very happy when we arrived in the UK. I can't explain it. We were happy that we will start a new life with our daughters."
Wars, persecution drive record 68.5 mln from their homes - UN
Syrians are the largest displaced population with 12.6 million people forced from their homes
Common ground emerging on Syria constitution, more talks planned - UN
The discussions in Geneva were the first visible diplomacy in months between countries involved in the Syrian war
Work makes Syrian refugee women stronger
When you see that your children and husband need help, every woman naturally goes into action.
Growth in aid funding slows for second year
Just 10 governments account for 83 per cent of all state contributions
Recycling rubbish into revenue - the scheme bringing hope to women in Jordan
"Women can and should go out and work, especially with the circumstances we're facing. I have no husband or father or brother to help – I'm proud to do it."
U.N. special envoy Jolie visits Syrian refugees in Iraq
"This is the worst devastation I have seen in all my years working with UNHCR. People here have lost everything"
U.S. expected to retreat from main U.N. rights forum - activists, diplomats
U.S. ambassador to the United Nations publicly told the Council a year ago that Washington might leave the body unless a "chronic anti-Israel bias" were removed
Oxfam cuts operations after sex abuse scandal hits funding
Oxfam has told staff it needs to urgently find 16 million pounds of savings and reduce the number of its aid projects