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Mali: Gunman killed in attack on EU military training base
Four gunmen attacked a hotel hosting an EU military training mission in Bamako, Mali's capital.
International Day of Happiness: Top quotes about happiness and how to find it
The United Nations celebrates the special day on 20 March.
World Water Day 2016: How access to clean water can change lives, jobs and entire societies
This year's World Water Day focuses on how quantity and quality of water can change workers' lives and livelihoods.
International Day of Happiness: Red from Angry Birds named honorary ambassador
The United Nations made the announcement alongside voice actors of the upcoming Angry Birds movie.
World Happiness Report: Denmark tops list while UK doesn't even reach top 20
Burundi and Syria are placed at the bottom of the rankings.
International Women's Day: Ten facts, figures and statistics about women's rights
Over a third of women have experienced physical or sexual violence.
World Wildlife Day 2016: Eight endangered animals being driven to extinction by humans
World Wildlife Day is marked on 3 March to raise awareness of the planet's wild animals and plants.
World Wildlife Day 2016: Theme, facts and events celebrating 'future in our hands'
World Wildlife Day takes place on 3 March to raise awareness of the challenges faced by wild species.
Uganda Elections 2016: Children decapitated in 'good luck sacrifices' as Yoweri Museveni wins
At least six cases of child sacrifice are thought to have taken place during the 2016 Uganda elections.
India urges United Nations to take action against new list of Pakistan-based terrorists
India is calling for the UN to ban Pakistan-based terrorists, including Pathankot attack mastermind Masood Azhar.
UN tourism website breached and defaced by 'TeamPoison' hacking collective
Data dump posted online shows a slew of names, emails and hashed passwords.
US agreed to peace talks but North Korea rejected it days before latest nuclear test
US State Department confirmed negotiations with North Korea and said Pyongyang 'had called for the peace talks'.
Julian Assange: UN human rights expert calls on UK and Sweden to free WikiLeaks founder
Alfred de Zayas claims inaction by UK government "erodes the credibility" of UN system.
IAG's Willie Walsh calls on governments and carriers to reduce carbon emissions
The CEO wants carriers to support the UN's plan and reduce greenhouse gases emitted by the aviation industry.
United Nations to quiz Britain over Taser use by police on children
More than 400 children had Tasers drawn on them by police in England and Wales in 2013.
Syria: Hundreds dead and tens of thousands displaced as Aleppo siege continues
Fears for 300,000 people who may be left without food, water and medical aid if supply route is cut off.
North Korea: International anger over rogue state's 'satellite' rocket launch increases
North Korea hailed its launch which has sparked fears about a nuclear attack from the country.
Kim Jong-Un readies Super Bowl satellite launch despite pressure on North Korea
The isolated nation say that they are launching an 'Earth observation' satellite between 7-14 February
Dogs of war: Who are the British mercenaries roaming Africa accused of 'war crimes'?
IBTimes UK looks at the proliferation of private military and security services firms in Africa.
Julian Assange: WikiLeaks founder could demand compensation over illegal detention
UN report concluded Australian was 'arbitrary detained' during his time at the Ecuadorian embassy in London.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange: UN panel 'rules detention is unlawful'
Police say arrest warrant is still in place, while Assange has argued he's been denied access to basic rights.
US slams North Korea's plans to launch satellite which could have 'ballistic capabilities'
The US calls the plans an "egregious violation" of a UN ban on missile launches by the DPRK.
Syria: Opposition compares Vladimir Putin and Bashar al-Assad to Adolf Hitler at Geneva peace talks
Salem al-Mislet said Syria was suffering under al-Assad and 'Russia will produce a new Hitler'.
Britain's sex trade is all about survival for teenage runaways seeking food and shelter
In the US the average age of entry into the commercial sex trade is 13 years old.
Paris attacks: UN experts criticise French government's 'excessive' security measures still in place
French government is warned that its security measures are curtailing basic freedoms.
Syria crisis: UK and the West 'get United Nations backing' to airdrop aid to the starving
A letter from the UN under-secretary Stephen O'Brien says 'all options need to be on the table'.
UN report chronicles 'staggering' violence suffered by Iraqi civilians with nearly 13,000 killed
According to report at least 19,000 civilians have been killed in Iraq in under two years.
UN says besieged Syria city of Madaya where people are starving 'will get aid'
Images of emaciated and starving children have outraged many.
CAR: UN promises 'sanctions' if peacekeepers found guilty of sexual abuse of underage girls
Minusca chief, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, has promised a "strong" response to those found guilty
Saudi Arabia UN envoy urges Iran to mend ties
Saudi Arabia said it would restore ties with Iran when it stopped meddling in its affairs.