Humanitarian Crisis
Tijuana Calls on World To Step in on Caravan 'Crisis'
The mayor's message comes as dozens of migrants traveling with the caravan held a peaceful protest march to a border crossing in Tijuana, to demand better conditions for those waiting in the border town to make their asylum claims in the U.S.
13 Million May Starve in Yemen if Bombing Continues
The Yemeni Civil War, which began in 2015, has led to what could likely become the worst famine in a century.
Pivotal Yemen Port Battle Threatens to Choke Houthis
Hodeidah is a vital access point for humanitarian and military aid for the Houthi rebels.
Sick People in Venezuela Are Taking Dog Medicine
"People in Venezuela are fleeing an agonizing situation that has transformed treatable health conditions into matters of life and death," advocates say.
Syrian Families Face Constant Bombardment
Warplanes, helicopters and artillery rain down a near-constant stream of missiles, bombs, rockets and shells on the enclave, which is home to an estimated 400,000 civilians.
Puerto Rico: Hurricane Maria Death Toll Could Top 1,000
The official death count from the government is 64.
Puerto Ricans are Americans Fighting For Their Lives
Puerto Rican families are draining savings accounts, running out of resources and healthcare professionals warn that deaths on the island will only increase.
U.S. Considering Increased Involvement in Yemen
White House officials are particularly concerned about Iran's growing influence in Yemen and beyond.
Nigeria Needs Help to Respond to Boko Haram Crisis
Nigeria hopes world powers will supplement the government's efforts to fix the destruction Boko Haram left behind.
António Guterres: My Vision for a Better United Nations
As he begins his five-year term, Antonio Guterres writes that 2017 must be a year for peace.
Why North Korea is Misunderstood in the West
Is the country a threat to global security, or a weak state unable to care for its population?
Pope Laments 'Tragedy' of Migrants at Mexico Mass
Pope Francis also visited two Mexican jails and warned young people against a life of crime.
How Princess Diana Crippled the Case for Land Mines
The royal anti-land mine crusader brought to light the human side of the damage the devices wrought.
Yemen on Brink of 'Extreme Humanitarian Catastrophe'
Two-thirds of the population are now without drinking water as UN ceasefire talks are suspended indefinitely.
In Fight Against Ebola, Front-Line Health Workers Risked Their Lives And Never Got Paid
Less than 2 percent of all Ebola donations went to front-line medical staff in Sierra Leone.
U.N.: Thousands of Migrants Adrift in Asian Seas Must be Rescued
Several thousand migrants, many of them hungry and sick, are adrift in boats in Southeast Asian seas and governments of the region must rescue them quickly to avert a "massive humanitarian crisis," the U.N. says.
Devastated Nepal Hit By Second Earthquake in Weeks
At least three dozen people were killed after an earthquake shook the Himalayan nation on Tuesday, just weeks after a devastating quake killed more than 8,000 people.
Bringing Up the Bodies in Kathmandu
Nepal's citizens are abandoning their capital to bring supplies to far-flung villages the government and NGOs can't reach.
Yemen in Photos: Conflict Brings Destruction and Fuel, Water Shortages
The U.S. steps up support of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen as humanitarian conditions worsen on the ground.
Islamic State Aims To Eradicate Iraq Minorities: Rights Groups
UN say 8,000 civilians killed in second half of 2014 as militants oppress Christians, Yazidis and Turkmen.
'People Starving' in Eastern Ukraine as Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds
Last week, Amnesty International warned that the country was heading for a "humanitarian catastrophe".
Perry to Deploy National Guard to U.S.-Mexico Border
As the governor moves to deploy National Guard troops, Texas Democrats fear a "militarization" of the border
50,000 Children Face Death in South Sudan: U.N.
Seven million were at risk of starvation and disease, said the U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan