Does the emergence of global statesmen help or hinder the charity world?
A furore over the Clinton Foundation has thrown a spotlight on the charitable endeavours of political heavyweights
INTERVIEW-After decade of disasters, UN shifts its Asia operations
A decade ago, many Southeast Asian nations did not have disaster management authorities, but that has changed
INTERVIEW-Larry Kramer 'still has work to do' as film celebrates his life
"It's heartbreaking when people won't die, or won't fight for their own rights"
Kenya's running champions walk 800km to break "cycle of violence"
Initiative launches as inter-ethnic violence rises in the east African Nation
Kenya in court after botched abortion injures raped 15-year-old
Girl, who said she got pregnant after she was raped by an older man, started vomiting and bleeding heavily after an unsafe abortion
Nepal tells UN to destroy low quality food meant for quake survivors
Laboratory tests of some rice and pulse samples showed they were "unfit for human consumption"
Look after fossil fuel workers in shift to clean energy - union chief
Governments and companies urged to ensure any new global climate change deal is fair for all those impacted
Boom in "voluntourism" sparks concerns over whether the industry is doing good
Critics warn lack of oversight means volunteers can easily end up in parts of the world without the skills needed to help
India's next weapon against climate change? The heat-tolerant dwarf cow
A Guiness Book of World Records cow breed could help southern Indian dairy farmers keep the milk flowing
Rising water price hits Yemenis, shortage may become bigger problem than war, experts say
Most gas-powered pumps providing water are now inoperable, and water from those that work doesn't come cheap