Rich world companies profit from growing share of aid money - study
"We know this kind of tied aid works badly, increases costs and undermines the case for aid"
Refugee restaurant dishes up African fare to win Italian hearts
"Getting to know each other is essential - and empty-bellied people pay special attention to you when you give them something to eat"
Tiny Slovenia world's best at preserving environment to boost prosperity
"Protecting the environment, leaving citizens with a nicer, cleaner and even prettier environment, is strongly linked to well-being"
Mothers' nutrition pivotal for healthy child growth - study
Researchers said the findings called for a "paradigm shift" from interventions focused solely on children to those also targeting mothers
Czech human-trafficking gang members sentenced to jail in Britain
The victims lived in squalid conditions and were forced to work in a car wash and at a meat packing factory
One in three people believe same-sex marriage should be legal - global survey
Gay couples are legally recognised in more than 20 world countries, mostly in Europe and the Americas
Bridging UK gender gap an imperative in light of Brexit - expert
To address a potential shortfall in skills, should companies focus on getting more British women into the workforce?
Campaigners urge Kazakhstan to free activists facing trial over land reform protests
Protests were sparked by fears land reforms would allow foreigners - especially Chinese companies - to take over farmland
Indian female taxi driver documentary hopes to inspire, embolden women
Meet the woman behind India's first female taxi company
Italy's defence minister to celebrate same-sex union in "powerful message" to armed forces
"We need to condemn all behaviours that create a negative environment"