UNHCR report: 1.3 million Ukrainian refugees have crossed borders since Russian invasion
United Nation’s Refugee Agency head labels exodus as ‘the fastest-moving refugee crisis since the end of the second world war’ 
Ukraine crisis: More than a million refugees already displaced, more expected as war rages on
The United Nations warns that up to four million people are expected to flee in the coming months
Libya refuses to cooperate with refugee workers in EU-funded mission

Despite millions in funding to Libya to guard borders, refugees’ rights are...

Despite millions in funding to Libya to guard borders,...

Ukraine Opposition leader rejects offer of PM post

Protesters kick police out of flashpoint Kiev building as opposition rejects...

Protesters kick police out of flashpoint Kiev building as...

Thailand protesters block early election vote

The government has so far insisted that the election – to be held on February...

The government has so far insisted that the election – to...

Brazil police arrest dozens after anti-World Cup protest

Thousands of Brazilians take to the streets to protest against the large sums...

Thousands of Brazilians take to the streets to protest...

Hollande splits from first lady

Separation from Valerie Trierweiler announced two weeks after magazine exposed Hollande’s affair with film actress.

Separation from Valerie Trierweiler announced two weeks...

Al-Qaeda affiliated groups set up in Lebanon

Jabhat-al-Nusra and ISIL pledge to confront Hezbollah targets and fight in Iraq...

Jabhat-al-Nusra and ISIL pledge to confront Hezbollah...

China jails children’s rights and anti-corruption activist

Prominent human rights activist advocated for transparency and a system of...

Prominent human rights activist advocated for transparency...

Four dead, nine injured in latest Kabul suicide bombing

Taliban suicide bomber target Ministry of Defence vehicle

Taliban suicide bomber target Ministry of Defence vehicle

Ukraine leader's concessions fail to quell unrest

Violence between police and anti-government protestors continues in Kiev,...

Violence between police and anti-government protestors...

Tension grips Egypt ahead of Arab Spring anniversary

Rival political groups in Egypt set to mark the third anniversary of the 2011...

Rival political groups in Egypt set to mark the third...

India Supreme Court orders probe into tribal rape

India's Supreme Court orders a judge to investigate the gang rape of a tribal...

India's Supreme Court orders a judge to investigate the...

Canada bans sale of Irn Bru, Marmite and Ovaltine

A British specialty food shop in Canada has been ordered to stop selling famous...

A British specialty food shop in Canada has been ordered to...

US 'revenge porn' website owner arrested

Two men accused of hacking into email accounts to obtain nude photos of women.

Two men accused of hacking into email accounts to obtain...

Large car bomb hits central Cairo

A second explosion was later heard in the city's Dokki district.

A second explosion was later heard in the city's Dokki...

Deadly fire at Canadian elderly home

31 elderly Canadians are still unaccounted for while five were confirmed dead.

31 elderly Canadians are still unaccounted for while five...

Over 45,000 migrants risked their lives trying to reach Italy and Malta

IOM Italy: 204 migrants rescued by the Italian Navy will arrive today in Sicily

IOM Italy: 204 migrants rescued by the Italian Navy will...

Med not the right place for transfer of chemical weapons, say MEPs

Labour MEP, along with a number of other MEPs, urged the European Commission to...

Labour MEP, along with a number of other MEPs, urged the...

Woman gang-raped on 'court order' in India

Unofficial courts in India's villages often sanction killings of couples deemed...

Unofficial courts in India's villages often sanction...