UNITED NATIONS

World Wildlife Day takes place on 3 March to raise awareness of the challenges faced by wild species.

At least six cases of child sacrifice are thought to have taken place during the 2016 Uganda elections.

India is calling for the UN to ban Pakistan-based terrorists, including Pathankot attack mastermind Masood Azhar.

Data dump posted online shows a slew of names, emails and hashed passwords.

US State Department confirmed negotiations with North Korea and said Pyongyang 'had called for the peace talks'.

Alfred de Zayas claims inaction by UK government "erodes the credibility" of UN system.

The CEO wants carriers to support the UN's plan and reduce greenhouse gases emitted by the aviation industry.

More than 400 children had Tasers drawn on them by police in England and Wales in 2013.

Fears for 300,000 people who may be left without food, water and medical aid if supply route is cut off.

North Korea hailed its launch which has sparked fears about a nuclear attack from the country.

The isolated nation say that they are launching an 'Earth observation' satellite between 7-14 February

IBTimes UK looks at the proliferation of private military and security services firms in Africa.

UN report concluded Australian was 'arbitrary detained' during his time at the Ecuadorian embassy in London.

Police say arrest warrant is still in place, while Assange has argued he's been denied access to basic rights.

The US calls the plans an "egregious violation" of a UN ban on missile launches by the DPRK.

Salem al-Mislet said Syria was suffering under al-Assad and 'Russia will produce a new Hitler'.

In the US the average age of entry into the commercial sex trade is 13 years old.

French government is warned that its security measures are curtailing basic freedoms.

A letter from the UN under-secretary Stephen O'Brien says 'all options need to be on the table'.

According to report at least 19,000 civilians have been killed in Iraq in under two years.

Images of emaciated and starving children have outraged many.