U.S. intelligence community gauges water risks over next 30 years
Unclassified analysis links water with political, economic and security threats
FACTBOX: The world's water-scarce hotspots
Population growth, rapid urbanisation, industry, rising agricultural needs - all put pressure on water supplies
FACTBOX-Regions where water disputes are fuelling tensions
Disputes over water are common around the world, exacerbated by climate change, growing populations, rapid urbanisation, increased irrigation and a rising demand for alternative energy sources such as hydroelectricity
Thirsty South Asia's river rifts threaten 'water wars'
Disputes over Himalayan rivers make South Asia a flashpoint as India's hydropower ambitions evoke a mixture of fear and loathing in Pakistan. But water woes are also rooted in wasteful and inefficient water management.
PHOTOBLOG -India's hydropower dams in Kashmir bring hope and fear
India's plans to build a series of hydroelectric dams in Kashmir are upping tensions with Pakistan, which fears the dams will disrupt the flow of waters affecting everything from its drinking water to agriculture
Special report: The battle for water
In a four-part multimedia series, AlertNet explores how competition for dwindling water resources will reshape our world.
Lifting the veil on MENA women living with AIDS
Arab Spring presents new challenges in tackling HIV infection, rising rates could spread as ignorance about the disease is widespread, a new report warns
Global women's agenda lengthy at AIDS 2012 conference
Severity of the vulnerability to?and costs of-- HIV infection to women and girls around the globe.
Corruption news round-up: Publicity seeking artists, UK oil and gas sector corruption cases and perceptions of graft in Somalia
A critical look at some of the good governance stories from the past week