Weak land rights in Africa fuel potential for conflicts -experts
Soaring investment in infrastructure, mining and agribusiness is spreading to Africa, where a lack of legislation on land rights means local communities are regularly bypassed, fuelling anger and resentment
Russia joins OECD anti-bribery convention
"I believe this accession is exceptionally important and will help harmonise international corruption combating standards and our legal system," the Interfax news agency quoted Russian President Dmitry Medvedev as saying
Link between sports events, sex trafficking unfounded - study
Anti-trafficking campaigns based on unproven claims can ultimately undermine anti-trafficking objectives, a report says
Argentina tries to combat a drier future
Government works to coordinate climate response efforts as farmers suffer
Hunger and fighting outstrip aid response in S.Sudan
By March, 90 percent of the locations targeted for food assistance in Jonglei state will become inaccessible by road, WFP said
Myanmar's displaced Kachins live in dire conditions
Displaced Kachins almost completely reliant on aid, but are inaccessible to most international aid agencies
Salty soils drive Tanzanian farmers into forest reserve
Region faces growing conflict as forest preservation efforts clash with need to produce food