The U.N. reports heavy rains and floods in East Africa so far have killed more than 400 people and displaced 234,000 more
WHO says despite measures, ailing health system will not be able to withstand potential scale of devastation incursion will cause
Lebanon at risk of full-scale war that threatens the health and well-being of 1.3 million children and regional peers, UNICEF warns
The UN reports 60 million people around the world are affected by the threat of land mines, leftover ammunition and explosive devices every day
Many countries have resumed the funding that they suspended following allegations by Israel that UNRWA staff members were linked to terrorism
The Red Cross says it is important that Afghan returnees arrive in smaller numbers from Pakistan, so it is more manageable on the Afghan side
At least 43 people, among them women and children, reportedly have been killed in El Fasher since April 14, when Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces began a push to gain control of the city
Report says more than 281 million people in 59 food-crisis countries and territories are facing high levels of acute food insecurity
More than 70 percent of workers around the world are exposed to excessive heat and other climate-change-related health hazards: ILO
Investigations underway to learn risks of bird flu in dairy cows recently found in 29 herds across eight US states
The poorest, most vulnerable members of society lack access to lifesaving sexual and reproductive health services
Country's crisis is the result of back-to-back climate shocks and conflicts
Sudan has endured a year of war, which humanitarian agencies agree is causing one of the world’s worst human-made disasters
'We have to have a system that allows us to be safe and protected when we deliver aid, and that is the responsibility of Israel,' one official says
Since war broke out a year ago, more than 8.5 million people have been forced to flee their homes
The war in Sudan risks triggering the world’s worst hunger crisis, the World Food Program says
Only six countries voted against the resolution, which passed with 28 votes in favor and 13 abstentions
DRC and Rwanda trade blame for deteriorating situation
The UN warns Russia’s attack and occupation of Ukrainian territory will have long-lasting consequences
Increasing attacks from Islamist armed groups are leading to a rapid deterioration of the country’s security situation and surging human rights violations
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