Anti-graft watchdog warns EU of corruption risk in 5 countries
Lack of progress in fighting corruption in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine is hampering democratic progress
What it means to be poor, black or gay in America
In a nation founded on soaring ideals of individual liberty, freedom and happiness for all, steps taken last week have been a long time coming
"Love Wins" as Americans celebrate gay marriage outside court
People cheer, hug and kiss as top court declares same-sex marriage legal in the United States
New UN goals lack focus, global health experts warn
Health has to compete for attention and finances "when we still haven't finished the job"
World's largest charity launches anti-slavery centre
"If traffickers are making $150 billion a year in profits, how much are we going to spend to make it a fair fight?"
INTERVIEW-Naila's story: How a New York girl escaped forced marriage
"People always ask, 'How were you forced to marry someone you did not want to marry?'," says Naila, a 25 year-old former child bride
Protesters on World Bank projects harassed, jailed, rights group says
Yet the bank does little to stop governments and companies from intimidating protesters on projects it funds
U.S. arrests 1,140 on child sexual predation charges
Two-month operation tracked alleged offenders who used Internet to lure youths and traffic them into sexual exploitation
Ebola showed aid delivery desperately needs an overhaul
Next epidemic will strike faster and harder, and the international community is not prepared - experts
FEATURE-Two girls murdered in Texas taxi - Were they honour killings?
Honour violence is a crime without a name in the US, and it made getting help for Amina and Sarah much harder, experts say