For Earth Day, U.N. chief urges "green recovery" in response to coronavirus
U.N. chief Antonio Guterres says governments should use their fiscal firepower to drive a shift from "the grey to green" economy
Malaysia detains two suspected Rohingya for alleged migrant smuggling
Hundreds of Rohingya attempt the perilous voyage to Malaysia on overcrowded, rickety vessels each year, lured by human traffickers
New Zealand activist flies flag of environmental revolution with election run
New Zealand's 18-year-old activist Luke Wijohn looks to take on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with a climate centred campaign
Trump's halt to WHO funding prompts condemnation as coronavirus cases pass 2 million
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/ (WRAPUP 7, PIX, TV, GRAPHIC):WRAPUP 7-Trump's halt to WHO funding prompts condemnation as coronavirus cases pass 2 million
Protesting Poles engage in drive for abortion rights
Human Rights Watch has accused the Polish government of taking advantage of the coronavirus lockdown to debate new limits on abortion and sex education
Human Rights Watch warns against Polish abortion debate
One of the citizens' initiatives set for a first reading this week could criminalise sexual education activities
A U.S. tribe's uphill battle against climate change
Plans to move the tribe to higher ground, restore the fishery and diversify its economy are hampered by a lack of federal money to help Native Americans adapt to a warming climate
Harvey Weinstein hit with third sexual assault case in Los Angeles
More than 100 women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct stretching back decades
Australia promises aid to coronavirus-alert Pacific as cyclone tears through
Cyclone Harold hit Tonga on Thursday, cutting power and destroying holiday resorts, after battering Vanuatu, Fiji and Solomon Islands
Singapore ramps up rooftop farming plans as virus upends supply chains
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/SINGAPORE-FARMING (PIX):Singapore ramps up rooftop farming plans as virus upends supply chains