Eighteen migrants hurt trying to cross Bosnia-Croatia border -officials
The migrants, all men from Pakistan and Iraq, were taken to a local hospital overnight by police
Toxic mercury in fish rising with climate change and overfishing
Toxic mercury can cause neurological disorders in children and babies whose mothers eat fish while pregnant
West African slavery lives on, 400 years after transatlantic trade began
The trafficking of women into sex work is one of the most widespread and abusive forms of modern-day slavery
Even in cities, natural signs can warn of floods, researchers find
A study says indigenous knowledge on how nature flags up extreme weather is also relevant in urban areas to help alert residents
Bangladesh floods to slash 400,000 T from rice harvest
The South Asian country has historically relied on imports to cope with shortages caused by natural disasters such as floods or drought
No going back to Taliban repression, Afghan businesswomen say
There are fears that the winding down of international engagement and re-emergence of the Taliban in politics will reverse progress
Defying Congress, Trump administration looks to shift billions in foreign aid
Areas under review are said to include global health, contributions to international organisations, development assistance and peacekeeping
Pact is reached in Mozambique but prospects for peace still uncertain
Analysts say the new accord offers the best hope yet for a lasting solution to the conflict
U.N. raises aid appeal for Zimbabwe to $331.5 mln, many face starvation
El Nino-induced drought cut the maize harvest by half and is responsible for low water levels at the biggest hydro plant Kariba
Ebola outbreak in east Congo's main city tests flexibility of response
First Ebola transmission in Goma confirmed last week, though some residents deny Ebola is real and have threatened health workers