The African continent is home to 17% of the global population but responsible for less than 4% of greenhouse gas emissions
Actual number is probably higher as only cases verified by United Nations are listed in this latest tally of child deaths and injuries
Draft constitution is seen as a crucial element in ending more than a decade of war that is estimated to have killed half a million people
Flights diverted because Afghan airports are closed to commercial traffic
UN warns fight against world hunger is being lost
The UN is calling for a cease-fire in the city to evacuate the wounded
Many separated families abroad approach UNHCR offices, concerned about the safety and welfare of relatives still in Afghanistan
World Food Program says, of the $197 million it needs for its humanitarian operations in the region over the next six months, it only received $6 million
A new community-based screening initiative is getting under way to rapidly detect COVID-19 infections to curb transmission and contain future flareups
Academic studies find every dollar invested in disaster risk prevention can result in savings of $3 to $15 in disaster losses, report says
UN says the window for providing humanitarian aid for millions of Afghans is rapidly closing ahead of winter's arrival
At least five people have been killed and many injured during a series of security operations and raids against migrants and asylum seekers this month
More than enough vaccines are available to cover everyone by the middle of next year if the doses are shared equitably with the poorer nations
UN says 5 million people at risk of famine
Governments allocate just over 2% to mental health budgets
Since fighting escalated, civilian casualties increased by 51% from February through July compared with the previous six months, UN mission finds
Only 27% of a $2 billion appeal for the destitute and crises-ridden country reportedly has been met
With international support frozen or suspended, Afghan society is barely functioning; second trouble spot is Tigray where 90% of the population needs outside assistance
UN rights office concerned about deployment of troops and heavy weapons into Chin state, Central Sagaing and Magway regions
Michele Bachelet says government clamping down hard on civic activists, perceived dissidents
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