Fire-setting Amazon farmers not 'villains', just poor, politicians say
Without support for development, many farmers in Brazil's Amazon region have little choice for clearing land besides burning it, officials say
No palm oil or green palm oil? Retailers face labelling dilemma
Moves by Malaysia and Indonesia to get shops to shun "palm oil-free" products may not help the industry's reputation, analysts warn
WIDER IMAGE-'A storm is coming': One migrant family's bid to reach Europe
Dozens of migrants have died during their journey via Turkey to Europe. Some drowned in the sea, others died in vehicle crashes, while many froze to death while trying to cross borders on foot.
Failure to adapt to climate impacts will hike inequality, commission warns
Investing $1.8 trillion in in projects to help communities adapt to the worsening impacts of climate change from 2020 to 2030 could generate $7.1 trillion in net benefits
'You can't break down': Bahamas keeps up search of Dorian-devastated island
At least 45 people died when Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas with winds of 200 miles per hour
Malaria can be eradicated by 2050, say global experts
Exsperts say governments, scientists and public health leaders need to inject more money and innovation into fighting the disease and the mosquitoes that carry it
OPINION: India's move to strip millions of citizenship will benefit no one
Leaders who back mass-disenfranchisement will see no gains but will embolden racist and xenophobic agendas
Typhoon lashes Japanese capital, one dead, power, transport disrupted
Typhoon Faxai slammed ashore just east of Tokyo, bringing gusts of 207 kmh (128 mph) in Chiba, the strongest ever recorded there
As Bolivian forests burn, Evo's bet on Big Farming comes under fire
Left-wing leader's support for beef and soy production to boost the economy is being blamed for forest fires, ahead of a presidential election
Charities forced to step in as Hong Kong's poor struggle for homes
Faced with some of the world's highest property prices and a wait of more than five years for public housing, thousands are turning to non-profit organisations and social enterprises for help