INTERVIEW-Anthropologist reveals FGM practised in western, southern Iran
Parents often believe FGM is a religious requirement and some think it will help preserve their daughters' virginity
Post-quake recovery in patriarchal Nepal should boost women - U.N.
Nepal's interim constitution states that men and women should have equal rights to their ancestral property
Fire and water don't mix for Tanzania whistleblower
New bill before Tanzania's parliament would protect future whistleblowers as country reels from major corruption scandal
As Karachi scorches, deaths linked to power and water cuts, fasting
Lack of reliable water supplies and power to run fans and air conditioners is contributing to death toll
کراچی میں گرمی کی لہر، لوڈشیڈنگ اور پانی کی کمی کی وجہ سے اموات میں اضافہ جاری
Lack of reliable water supplies and power to run fans and air conditioners is contributing to death toll
Stop Africa's $50 billion a year illicit outflow, campaigners say
Crackdowns on tax evasion and illicit financial flows and improved tax collection could raise more money than increase in foreign aid
UK Foreign Office to review aid spending after tabloid criticism
Tabloid reports UK has funded initiatives such as Hamlet workshops in Ecuador and a television game show in Ethiopia
Cameroon trains new generation of clean energy entrepreneurs
Universities are training solar technicians and others to start new businesses that will provide power and jobs
Record convictions for violence against women in England and Wales
Number of people convicted for domestic abuse in 2014-15 tops 68,000
New York 'League of Kitchens' gives immigrant cooks cash, confidence
Talented, immigrant cooks meet New York City foodies at the 'League of Kitchens'