Russia labels domestic violence NGO 'foreign agent'
Domestic abuse support group 'No To Violence' will face spot checks after being labelled 'foreign agent' by Russian officials
U.N. says Honduras' hurricane losses total $1.9 bln, far below government estimate
While the new estimate is $8 billion lower than an earlier government figure, a U.N. report says the impacts of two big storms in Honduras have been devastating
Powerful cyclone leaves trail of destruction in parts of Fiji
Aerial assessment shows small island of Kia has been completely destroyed and north of Vanua Levu island has suffered 70% damage
Fiji says two dead as powerful cyclone tears across Pacific nation
Scores of houses were destroyed, while power was cut to some areas and roads blocked by fallen trees and flash floods
EU countries agree 2030 climate goals before battle with lawmakers
Environment ministers set target of cutting net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% from 1990 levels by 2030
Denmark strengthens rape laws, outlaws sex without explicit consent
A similar law introduced in neighbouring Sweden contributed to a 75% rise in rape convictions
Biden's expected Energy Department pick, Granholm, could lead charge on electric cars
Jennifer Granholm, tipped to lead the department, faces challenge of transforming U.S. car sector to lead on electric vehicles
Fiji declares state of natural disaster as powerful cyclone hits
The impact for super storm Yasa is 'more or less the entire country', said the prime minister, urging everyone to seek shelter
FACTBOX-Who will spearhead Biden's climate, energy and agriculture policies?
U.S. president-elect is expected as soon as this week to name members of his core team to overhaul U.S. energy and environment policy to fight climate change
SPECIAL REPORT-As more women fill America’s jails, medical tragedies mount
A sharp rise in female inmates - many of whom have medical conditions - is leading to cracks in a jail system designed for men