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Evacuations resume in Syria
Evacuations had been suspended following a weekend bomb attack on a convoy of evacuees which reportedly killed 126 people.
Rising seas could push residents far from U.S. coast
Some 13 million people may leave U.S. coastal areas by 2100, creating an influx in landlocked states of Nevada, Arizona and Wyoming, says a new study.
Malala's mother focuses on education, empty nest fears in rare interview
The mother of Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai said she hopes to devote more time to helping others get an education.
Trapped Mosul civilians could face worst catastrophe of Iraq conflict, U.N. warns
"If there is a siege and hundreds of thousands of people don't have water and don't have food, they will be at enormous risk," said U.N. humanitarian coordinator for Iraq Lise Grande.
Water out of thin air? It can be done, say scientists
Scientists have developed a box that can convert low-humidity air into water, producing several litres every 12 hours.
Dutch to set up global abortion support fund to counter Trump's cuts
Trump's restrictions will cause a funding shortfall of $600 million over the next four years.
Warm welcome for Syrian refugees in new Icelandic home
"I like it here, especially for my children. It's safe, everyone is friendly, and we're determined to stay," said Wael Aliyadah, a Syrian refugee who has found a new home in Iceland.
Home-grown Kenyan solar farm powers computers - and protects girls
When community members wanted solar power but couldn't afford it, they banded together
Trump abortion restrictions will cause more than 20,000 maternal deaths: charity
U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to ban U.S.-funded groups from discussing abortion will cause thousands of women to die from unsafe abortions, activists say.
How to boost rural incomes in Africa? Plant more trees
Encouraging farmers to grow trees would help reduce poverty and hunger in regions hit by climate change, researchers say.