Toxicologists ‘predicted with certainty’ that Gulf of Mexico residents and clean-up workers would become severely ill.

Three years after well blowout, declining seafood catches and deformities point to an environment in distress.

2010 oil spill has left a legacy of psychological and social problems among residents in the impact zone.

As violence in Syria continues, the al-Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan is on pace to become the largest in the world.

As violence in Iraq reaches levels not seen in years, untold numbers of Iraqis are once again seeking refuge elsewhere.

More journalists were killed during the US-led invasion and occupation of Iraq than in any war in history.

Iraq is wracked by detentions, torture, and executions, and fingers are pointing at Prime Minister Maliki.

Two US-led wars in Iraq have left behind hundreds of tonnes of depleted uranium munitions and other toxic wastes.

More than one million displaced Iraqis continue to languish without government aid.