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BREAKING Rebel groups to leave Aleppo 'within hours' says Russian UN envoy

Aleppo battle is over and deal reached to evacuate civilians and rebels says Russian UN envoy

Vitaly Churkin told the UN the Syrian government is now in control of the east of the city.

Philippines President Duterte's allies file criminal case against Senator Leila de Lima

Filipino activists protest against Duterte's drug war killings

The development is the latest against the senator since she led an inquiry into the alleged extrajudicial killings.

Former Portuguese prime minister Antonio Guterres sworn in as new UN secretary-general

Guterres will take over from South Korea's Ban Ki-moon on 1 January.

Here are 10 things you need to know about Human Rights Day

Disrespect for basic human rights continues to be widespread across all parts of the globe.

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Relentless airstrikes on Aleppo displace 16,000 people as civilian casualties grow

A UN official called on all parties involved in the conflict to 'restore basic humanity in Syria'.

UN: Violence against women obstacle to sustainable global development

Ban Ki-Moon celebrates International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls.

Snowden's NSA files: America has been spying on the EU, UN, World Bank and IMF

Court orders were obtained to spy on countries around the world, files show.

Heavy airstrikes hit eastern Aleppo for the first time in weeks

Aleppo residents say there had not been this kind of bombing in at least 15 days.

UN reveals Islamic State hanged 40 people in Mosul and used chemical weapons

UN urged Iraqi government to restore rule of law as soon as possible to prevent revenge attacks.

The UN warns food supplies are running out in Aleppo ahead of a 'killer' winter

The besieged eastern city of Aleppo last received humanitarian supplies at the beginning of July.

Maria Sharapova to resume duties as UN goodwill ambassador on expiry of ban

Sharapova has been excluded from the Women's Tennis Association rankings.

Paris was not enough – what we need to do to limit warming to 1.5C

We must cut another 25% carbon emissions globally on top of Paris pledges, says UN report.

Assange claims 'crazed' US forces tried to hack WikiLeaks and brand him a paedophile

"They started attacking our servers with DDoS and attempted hacking attacks."

Iraqi troops in Mosul 'took tents and water from refugees they pledged to liberate'

One refugee claimed families were thrown out of their tents while they were still in them.

Gal Gadot on why Wonder Woman is a positive role model amid UN row

The fact that the DC Comics character will be made a UN ambassador this Friday has been met with some criticism.

Russian and Syrian forces suspend air strikes on Aleppo ahead of Thursday's humanitarian pause

Russian Defence Minister announced break in air strikes on Aleppo ahead of humanitarian pause on 20 October.

Women discriminated against in UN top job race says lobby group amid calls for greater equality

UN observer Jean Krasno calls on new Secretary General Antonio Guterres to appoint women in top roles.

Why 'Asgardia' is more likely to be a pie in the sky than the world's first space nation

Boundaries and regulations are necessary to nations - why should 'astropolitics' be any different?

Donald Trump as President would pose a danger to the world - United Nations

UNHCR head Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein cites Trump's comments on minorities and torture.

Saudi Arabian forces accused of killing hundreds in Yemen funeral air strike

As many as 450 have been killed and wounded in the bomb attack, according to Houthi sources.

Cholera deaths in Haiti mount in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew

Deaths from the disease have already been reported.

Former refugee agency chief Antonio Guterres is new UN Secretary General

Guterres will succeed Ban Ki-moon after unanimous Security Council decision.

Hurricane Matthew is humanitarian catastrophe in Haiti says UN as twister heads towards US

The UN has said the hurricane and tropical storm is the worst disaster to hit Haiti since 2010 earthquake.

Antonio Guterres remains most popular candidate in race for new UN Secretary-General

But there are concerns that a last-minute candidate could be revealed.

UK ambassador walks out of UN Security Council meeting as Russia is accused of war crimes in Aleppo

French and US diplomats joined Matthew Rycroft in leaving after Syria's ambassador was called to speak.

Aleppo civilian attacks are being carried out by Islamist militia, says Russian diplomat

Assaults on humanitarian convoys are the fault of Jabhat al-Nusra.

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