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Sweden's Glaciers Face Rapid Decline as Global Warming Intensifies

Sweden's glaciers are extra vulnerable to global warming, according to a fresh report from the UN agency WMO. Within 75 years, most of them will probably be gone.

Sweden's Glaciers Face Rapid Decline as Global Warming Intensifies

UN Reports Over 21,600 Syrians Flee to Lebanon After Violence

More than 21,600 people have fled from Syria to Lebanon after the wave of violence in western Syria at the beginning of March, according to the UN's refugee agency UNHCR. .

UN Reports Over 21,600 Syrians Flee to Lebanon After Violence

Burundi President Accuses Rwanda of Plotting Attack, Calls for Dialogue

Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye claims to have "credible intelligence" that neighboring country Rwanda is planning to attack the country, reports BBC. .

Burundi President Accuses Rwanda of Plotting Attack, Calls for Dialogue

UN Scales Back Gaza Operations Following Headquarters Incident

The UN is to "reduce its footprint" in Gaza since an Israeli tank fired at one of the world organization's facilities last week and killed an employee and injured five others. .

UN Scales Back Gaza Operations Following Headquarters Incident

Israel Launches Targeted Ground Operation in Gaza's Netzarim Corridor

Israeli military has entered Gaza with tanks in a targeted operation against the Netzarim corridor. A "final warning" was issued that the hostages must be released.

Israel Launches Targeted Ground Operation in Gaza's Netzarim Corridor

Rebels pull out of peace talks in Congo-Kinshasa

The Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 is withdrawing from the planned peace talks with the government of Congo-Kinshasa. The reason is said to be new international sanctions that are considered to undermine the dialogue.

Rebels pull out of peace talks in Congo-Kinshasa

Israel Launches Second Wave of Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel attacked Lebanon in waves of attacks on Saturday. The attacks were a response to rocket fire from Hezbollah militia strongholds in southern Lebanon.

Israel Launches Second Wave of Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

Multi-billion support to the new Syria

Syria receives 5. 8 billion euros, equivalent to nearly 64 billion Swedish kronor, in support to help the war-torn country.

Multi-billion support to the new Syria

Little interest in returning to Syria

One person. The Syrians' interest in getting help from Norwegian authorities to return to their home country is, to say the least, lukewarm.

Little interest in returning to Syria

Witnesses: The Regime's Men Pulled Out the Prisoners' Nails

Mouths were sewn together without anesthesia, nails were pulled out and electric shocks were directed at the genitals. Former prisoners testify about torture in Bangladesh's secret prisons under the previous regime.

Witnesses: The Regime's Men Pulled Out the Prisoners' Nails

Over 50 dead after US airstrikes

Over 50 people are reported to have been killed in the US air strikes against Yemen. The White House says at the same time that several Houthi leaders have been killed – and emphasizes that the attacks should be seen as a signal to Iran.

Over 50 dead after US airstrikes

Demands for ceasefire ahead of talks in Congo-Kinshasa

Angola's President João Lourenço – who is meddling in the conflict in eastern Congo-Kinshasa – is calling for a ceasefire ahead of the peace talks that begin next week. .

Demands for ceasefire ahead of talks in Congo-Kinshasa

UN: Russia has committed crimes against humanity

Russia has made itself guilty of torture and enforced disappearances in Ukraine, both crimes against humanity, it emerges from an investigation conducted by the UN. .

UN: Russia has committed crimes against humanity

The Alarm: One Million Myanmar Nationals Will Go Without Emergency Aid

The UN's food agency WFP is cutting off aid to over one million people in Myanmar from April onwards. The reason is said to be a critical lack of money.

The Alarm: One Million Myanmar Nationals Will Go Without Emergency Aid

UN Sees Catastrophic Consequences as US Stops Aid

The American decision to stop supporting aid efforts can mean "a seismic shock" for global humanitarian work, according to the head of the UN agency Ocha. .

UN Sees Catastrophic Consequences as US Stops Aid

Attempt at Peace Talks on Eastern Congo-Kinshasa

Talks on attempts to establish peace in eastern Congo-Kinshasa will begin in Angola's capital Luanda in about a week. The parties involved are the Congo-Kinshasa government and the rebel group M23, which receives support from Rwanda.

Attempt at Peace Talks on Eastern Congo-Kinshasa

South Sudan "on the brink of civil war"

New violent clashes and skirmishes between rival leaders in South Sudan mean that the country is "on the brink of a civil war". This is warned by the East African cooperative organization Igad.

South Sudan "on the brink of civil war"

After the Supreme Commander's Meeting: This is How Europe Can Protect Ukraine

Europe wants and can stand up for Ukraine if the war ends – but exactly how is still too early to say. But it can go fast, says Supreme Commander Michael Claesson after Tuesday's defense chiefs' meeting in Paris.

After the Supreme Commander's Meeting: This is How Europe Can Protect Ukraine

Syria: "Illegal Revenge" is Not Allowed

"Illegal retaliation" must be avoided. This is the message from the investigative committee set up by Syria's new leadership after the recent days' killing of hundreds of civilians – most of them Alawites and Christians.

Syria: "Illegal Revenge" is Not Allowed

UN warns after Israel's power outage in Gaza

Israel's decision to cut off the power supply to Gaza will have serious consequences. The UN warns.

UN warns after Israel's power outage in Gaza

Congo: 50 million for captured militia leaders

Equivalent to over 50 million kronor for information leading to the capture of leaders within the M23 militia. Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are offering money to curb unrest in the country.

Congo: 50 million for captured militia leaders

Over 1,000 dead in Syria – reports of massacres

At least 745 civilians from the Alawite minority in Syria have been killed by security forces and allies over the past three days, according to the British-based Syrian Human Rights Observatory (SOHR). "This is one of the largest massacres in the Syrian conflict," says SOHR chief Rami Abdulrahman in a statement.

Over 1,000 dead in Syria – reports of massacres

The Ayatollah after Trump's letter: "Bullying"

Iran's highest leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is now speaking out after the US President Donald Trump demanded new negotiations on Iran's nuclear energy program. Bullying, says the Ayatollah during a meeting with advisors.

The Ayatollah after Trump's letter: "Bullying"

Netanyahu Warns Hamas: Release Hostages or Face Unimaginable Consequences

Israel plans to gradually increase the pressure to get Hamas in the Gaza Strip to accept an extension of the first phase of the ceasefire. In a speech, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatens with "consequences you can't even imagine" if the hostages are not released.

Netanyahu Warns Hamas: Release Hostages or Face Unimaginable Consequences