Indian police briefly detain politicians as unrest flares over gang rape
Nationwide protests have erupted after the death of the 19-year-old victim after a gang rape by four men
Fires in Brazil's Amazon the worst in a decade, data shows
Satellites identified more than 32,000 hotspots last month, 61% higher than the same month in 2019
U.N. to tackle gender equality, chief calls it 'greatest' rights challenge
Marking 25 years since leaders pledged to give women equal powers and participation, the new assembly will consider progress
Bolivia struggles to contain fires scorching farms, forests
While over 1 million hectares have burned, fires so far have not outpaced last year's fire season, the worst in Bolivia's history
Wildfire smoke slashes solar energy production in California
Fires in California have burned over 3.8 million acres since January, far exceeding any single year in state history
Flooding devastates farms in parts of Sudan - U.N.
Women from affected agricultural households said they were cutting down to one small meal per day after their sorghum was washed away just before harvest
WIDER IMAGE-Oregon inmates find redemption in fighting wildfires
The 10 Oregon prisoners are fighting relentless wildfires as part of a program to both rehabilitate prisoners and provide extra boots on the ground
Northern California wildfires kill 3, force evacuation of thousands
In California this year, wildfires have scorched 3.7 million acres - far exceeding any single year in state history - stoked by weather extremes that scientists link to climate change
Mexican women demanding legalization of abortion clash with police
The women threw bottles, paint and Molotov cocktails at police to protest strict abortion laws in the majority Roman Catholic country
California wine country fire quadruples in size, more evacuations ordered
California wildfires have scorched more than 3.7 million acres and killed dozens this year