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'Horrified' by Libya slave trade, Rwanda offers refuge to African migrants wishing to leave the country
Rwanda's foreign minister said the government was considering taking in as many as 30,000 people stuck in Libya who left their countries in order to find passage to Europe.
Air China suspends North Korea flights deepening Pyongyang's isolation
Suspension leaves North Korea's Air Koryo as the only airline with regularly scheduled overseas services.
Humans can't get a grip on fossil fuel emissions with record level pumped into air in 2017
Analysis by the Global Carbon Project shows that total emissions from all human activities will reach 41 billion tonnes in 2017.
CO2 levels in the Earth's atmosphere surged to highest levels in 800,000 years
Concentrations are now at their highest for 800,000 years, which could lead to "severe ecological and economic disruptions", according to a new report.
Iran opens criminal probe into more than 150 BBC journalists
The BBC has complained to the United Nations after Iran opened a criminal investigation into more than 150 of the corporation's Persian staff.
UN under fire as Robert Mugabe named WHO goodwill ambassador
International rights groups and opposition parties have condemned the announcement, highlighting the dire state of Zimbabwe's health service.
Watch social robot Sophia talk about artificial intelligence at the UN
Sophia was one of the panellists at the event centred on the rise of technology, specifically AI and its potential to accelerate global development goals.
Donald Trump announces fresh sanctions against North Korea
Sanctions have already strangled parts of the North Korean economy
North Korea warns 'vicious' UN sanctions will only accelerate nuclear programme
Pyongyang fired its latest missile over Japan on Friday following fresh UN sanctions introduced on 11 September.
'North Korea will be destroyed' unless it gives up nuclear weapons, Trump advisers warn
US ambassador Nikki Haley said North Korea was starting to 'feel the pinch.'
'I felt so small': Maria Sharapova opens up about her drug suspension and tennis comeback
The Russian sportswoman is set to release her book Unstoppable: My Story So Far which hits the stands on 12 September.
Thousands are fleeing Myanmar in terror. Where's your hashtag for Rohingya Muslims?
Don't ever believe that Buddhists are all calm and humane. Look at Aung San Suu Kyi's brutal sins.
State of emergency called as far-right march leaves US city of Charlottesville in chaos
The 'Unite the Right' rally was declared an 'unlawful assembly' by officials.
Dutch government partly to blame for the 300 Muslims killed in the Srebrenica massacre
The judge said the victims were "deprived of the chance of survival"
At least 3 UN peacekeepers killed by al-Qaida's affiliate in Mali
Over 100 peacekeepers have been killed in past months in Mali, making it one of the deadliest places for peacekeeping missions.
How many islands does Indonesia have? Asia Pacific nation tries to get exact count
A 1996 law included 17,508 islands in the world's biggest archipelago.
'Look at me! Don't you dare insult Russia again': Watch Moscow envoy's tirade against UK ambassador
Vladimir Safronkov appeared to lose his cool as he responded furiously to UK criticism of Russia and Syria.
Trump: 'Heinous acts by the Assad regime' can no longer be tolerated after Syria chemical attack
President condemns Khan Sheikhoun attack that killed 73 as 'an affront to humanity'.
Yemen war second anniversary: Tens of thousands protest against Saudi intervention in Sana'a
The protesters waved national flags and condemned Saudi Arabia and the US for the ongoing war.
Britain is one of the wealthiest countries in the world – so why aren't we happier?
Could it be that Brits want their cake and eat it?
Assad regime committed war crimes, bombing water supply to 5.5 million civilians in Damascus
The UN's Independent International Inquiry on Syria said Assad's forces carried out war crimes in December.
Amal Clooney says Yazidi girls raped by Isis gave 'most harrowing testimony I have ever heard'
Barrister is calling on UN to investigate genocide against Yazidis, persecuted at the hands of Islamic State.
Kristen Stewart unveils bleach blonde buzzcut at Personal Shopper movie premiere
Drastic new look is reportedly part of the 26-year-old's preparations to shoot upcoming movie, Underwater.
UN: Forced evacuation of east Aleppo by Syrian forces was a war crime
UN concludes both sides in final push by Assad forces for control of east Aleppo committed war crimes.
Russia and China veto western-backed UN sanctions over alleged use of chemical weapons
UN Security Council resolution on sanctions against Syria was drafted by US, UK and France.
Somalia declares national disaster as looming famine threatens millions
UN estimates five million people in Somalia, roughly half of the population, are in need of aid.
Devastating drought pushes Kenya to the brink of famine and violence
Locals accuse the government of diverting increasing amounts of water for political gain.
Libya civil war: PM Fayez al-Sarraj and General Khalifa Haftar agree to meet for first time
Heads of warring factions made the landmark commitment in Cairo.
New UN chief launches task force to reform peace-keeping body as risks of global conflict grow
António Guterres has vowed to make bureaucratic UN 'more nimble and effective'.
UN head Antonio Guterres goes on offensive after US blocks envoy to war-torn Libya
The US' positioning over the appointment comes as the UN's peace process in Libya looks close to collapse.