Noting important progress in delivering life-saving aid to millions in north-east Nigeria, the top United Nations humanitarian official underscored that international assistance to people suffering amid the crisis must not dwindle.

The Environment Agency took the prosecution against the water company after sewage polluted the River Medlock having a significant impact on fish population and water quality over a distance of four kilometres.

Funds will be used to help the about 1,000 people made redundant in finding new jobs.

The flow of desperate Rohingya fleeing across the border from Myanmar into Bangladesh is unprecedented in terms of volume and speed, United Nations humanitarian agencies said today, amid calls for international support for the emergency response.

The Minister of Human Capacities met with the Greek Prime Minister on Tuesday in Budapest, the public service television news channel M1 reported.

UK continues to urgently deliver vital aid to the victims of Hurricane Irma.

​The parties coordinated approaches to the implementation of the initiative on the deployment of the UN peacekeeping mission in Donbas aimed to ensure proper implementation of the Minsk agreements.

Over 3.5 million refugee children did not have the chance to attend school in the last academic year, according to a report published today by the United Nations refugee agency, which is calling for education to be a vital component of humanitarian response.

Apple announces iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, featuring a new glass and aluminum design, Retina HD displays, A11 Bionic chip and wireless charging.

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