Afghan mother, daughter stoned to death for "adultery" - report
A woman and her daughter have been stoned to death by a group of men in Afghanistan, accused of "moral deviation and adultery
Fortune lists 50 most powerful Indian businesswomen
It's the first time Fortune has compiled a list for India, proving women are increasingly making their mark in this patriarchal society
NGOs urge end to bombings in populated areas
Civilians account for around 85 percent of deaths when explosive weapons are used in towns and cities
Vulnerable states forum to press for climate funding, technology
Countries already suffering climate impacts want help to adopt low-carbon strategies and adapt to climate change
Thailand needs solid long-term strategy to deal with floods - experts
Despite warnings, government wasn't well prepared for floods and needs a plan to cope better in future, experts say
Charities gain from green scheme for corporates
A new company has developed a simple scheme using social networking, similar to a Facebook group, that gets staff to fund their favourite causes with the money they save their company through eco initiatives
Urban planning failures putting lives at risk - expert
But focusing on building codes, land use and disaster response as climate shocks worsen could help cities like Bangkok prepare
Arab Spring raises hope for era of cleaner business
Governments face public pressure to be more transparent and make it harder for corrupt politicians and businessmen to collude