Thailand marks 10 years since Indian Ocean tsunami
Thailand prepares to mark the tenth anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the deadliest on record
PHOTOBLOG - A look at Burma's Kachin camps
Tens of thousands of people have fled fighting between the government and the rebel Kachin Independence Army
Rohingya crisis in Myanmar
The Myanmar government, which denies Rohingyas citizenship, says they are illegal immigrants from neighboring Bangladesh
Floods and climate change
In many parts of the world, more intense rainfall is bringing worse flooding. What can be done to ease the problem?
West Africa schools tackle stigma of disability
Schools across West Africa are embracing inclusive education, where children with and without disabilities learn together
2013 Year in pictures
Here is our choice of the 50 best pictures of 2013, covering the big events of the year, from the military takeover in Egypt to operations to stabilise countries in central Africa, taking in the plight of the Muslim Rohingya in Myanmar, the worsening civil war in Syria, and natural disasters from earthquakes in southwest China to Typhoon Haiyan which devastated the central Philippines.
Clowns bring smiles to refugee children in Tanzania
Clowns provide support to refugee children who have fled violence in Burundi through laughter, play and performance in refugee camps in Tanzania
5 facts you need to know about Rwanda genocide
Rwanda will mark this month the 20th anniversary of the start of a genocide that shattered the tiny central African country. Here are 5 facts you need to know