Australia, U.S. announce refugee resettlement deal
President-elect Trump has threatened to ban Muslims from entering the US, raising uncertainty about the resettlement deal
Despite progress, measles kills 400 children a day - WHO
In 2015, around 20 million babies missed their measles shots and an estimated 134,000 children died from the disease
Kenya withdraws first batch of troops from U.N. South Sudan mission
Kenya pulls troops after a U.N. inquiry accused peacekeepers of failing to respond to Juba hotel attack
Cholera cases in S. Sudan spike, outbreak spreads to Unity state - UN
The outbreak has caused 44 deaths and spread to nine of South Sudan's 28 states, WHO said
IS abducts more than 200 near Mosul, retreats with thousands - UN
"The fate of these civilians is unknown for the moment" - U.N spokeswoman says
Islamic State brutality comes to light after military advance
MIDEAST-CRISIS/MOSUL-EXECUTIONS (PIX, TV):Islamic State brutality comes to light after military advance
Germany boosts aid to U.N. in Africa to deter Europe-bound migration
Countries targeted by Germany's move are ridden by chronic conflict, disastrous climate change and poverty
Germany boosts aid to U.N. in Africa to deter Europe-bound migration
"The money will allow people to be cared for near their homes so they don't have to make the dangerous journey to Europe"
Africa's charter on children’s rights: Turning words into action
Despite progress in recent years, far too many African children continue to be threatened by conflict, violence or humanitarian disaster
Islamic State hits back in Mosul but faces new Raqqa front
Syrian fighters announce start of campaign for Raqqa, residents in east Mosul say they are too scared to leave houses