A UN report confirms war crimes were committed by Sri Lankan government during country's civil war.
There is a huge demand for Arabic speakers to help translate crucial information for refugees.
The US and UK have both signed up to the motion, the fifth since 2012
EXCLUSIVE: Bennett sat down with IBTimes UK for an in-depth video interview.
Gay rights group that created the character seeks to eliminate stigmas in the deeply conservative country.
In a letter to the president, O'Malley said the US should offer 'more than a token increase.'
Eccentric businessman and entrepreneur in touch with UN to cooperate on his £90m project.
Hungarian police have arrested 60 refugees since stringent new laws came into place at midnight, giving authorities power to arrest and charge refugees crossing the border from Serbia.
Tickets purchased for refugees to leave the country just before tough anti-immigration laws were introduced.
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK uncovers the shadow chancellor's 2007 remarks in an anti-war speech.
Secret Cinema held a pop-up film screening for refugees in the Calais migrant camp.
Prime minister also appointed Richard Harrington as the government's new refugee minister.
German authorities announce increased security checks along its borders with Austria and Italy.
Official says Syrians are not treated as refugees and are not placed in camps 'to ensure their dignity and safety'.
Torture, rape, disappearances 'rampant' in Zimbabwe
Communist nation said 3,522 would be freed although political prisoners are not thought to be included.
Spanish police found an African migrant behind vehicle's glove compartment at the Spanish-Moroccan border.
When debt-ridden Greece can help fleeing Syrians, why can't oil-rich Islamic nations, they ask.
The Obama administration also urged other countries to 'ramp up' their willingness to take in refugees.
Several people attacked the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party headquarter in Ankara.
Around 300 people protested in central London against a visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Australia would take in minorities facing persecution in Syria.
Nigeria-based journalist arrested in Cameroon as he tried to visit Minawao refugee camp.
Founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region marked with a rallying cry against exiled spiritual leader.
German Chancellor wants solidarity of European countries to cope with refugee influx.
Riham Dawabsheh and 18-month-old son Ali Saad died as a result of injuries in arson.
An Islamic State commander has been killed by a woman in Nineveh province.
EXCLUSIVE: Marah Nashwan has not been allowed to start school this year.
EXCLUSIVE: Spiritual leader will meet the All Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet but not the PM.
UN call should be part of a "mass relocation programme" that would be binding on EU states.