Basketball-Lin fears calling out anti-Asian racism could encourage hate
Basketball star Jeremy Lin fears calling out racism could encourage hatred on Asian-Americans in the U.S.
Sex consent app proposal sparks criticism in Australia
Police commissioner’s proposal followed protests over alleged sexual assault by top officials in Australia
U.S. House passes resolution aimed at advancing Equal Rights Amendment
Lawmakers look to remove decades-old roadblock to formally protecting women's rights in the U.S. Constitution
Mauritian climate activist holds underwater protest to protect seagrass
Young marine scientist aims to highlight impact of climate of global warming on seagrass and other ocean life
Kenya court ruling gives boost to fight against FGM
Kenya court upholds a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) giving boost to end FGM while one in five Kenyan women (15 to 49 years old) experience serious health problems
Sex addiction, not racial hatred, may have driven suspect in Georgia spa shootings - law enforcement
Law enforcement officials say that the suspect, who has killed 8 victims, 6 of whom are Asian women, may have driven by sexual addiction, not racial hatred
U.N. forced labour drive hits target with backing of 50 nations
Sudan becomes fiftieth country to sign United Nations treaty against forced labour
Yellen vows to use 'full power' of U.S. government to tackle climate change
Treasury Secretary underscored her focus on addressing climate change and reducing global poverty in a meeting with religious leaders and debt relief campaigners
Britain to spend $1.4 bln to cut carbon emissions from industry, hospitals
Governments targets improving heating efficiency at public buildings as it aims for net-zero by 2050
Kamala Harris makes U.N. debut, pledges to fight for women, democracy
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris questions the United Nations and pledges to fight for women