More breastfeeding could save the world $1 billion every day
Breastfeeding can help prevent diarrhea and pneumonia, two major causes of infant death, and protect mothers against ovarian and breast cancer
Suicide bomber kills five at wedding party in eastern Afghanistan
A spokesman for Nangarhar province's governor, said a boy set off his explosives inside the house of a pro-government militia commander in Pacheragam district
Prosecutors say tests needed before Sri Lanka sterilisation case can proceed
The case has become a focus of national attention in Sri Lanka since the Muslim doctor was arrested in May and accused of sterilising women from the Buddhist majority
Family violence against girls rising in Mexico - UNICEF
About one in five girls ages 15 to 17 - almost 700,000 young women - experienced some form of family violence in 2015
Equal pay for equal play- U.S. women challenge pay inequality
Women make up nearly half the U.S. workforce and earn more college degrees than do men each year, but they earn about 81% as much as men do
Trump abortion referral 'gag rule' survives demands for emergency halt
Decision makes clinics ineligible for Title X family planning funds if they provide abortion referrals
Dude, it's rude! UK student designs chair to stop 'manspreading'
The designer aimed to raise awareness of 'manspreading', where men sit with their knees splayed wide apart, encroaching on their neighbour's space
UK parliamentary staff face unwanted sexual advances, report says
Staff in the House of Commons are subject to 'sometimes forceful' unwanted sexual advances and sexist comments are regularly made about women who work in politics
Outpouring of support in Russia for sisters who killed abusive father
Thousands have come out in support, saying the sisters were defending themselves after being failed by a Russian legal system that, critics say, turns a blind eye to domestic abuse
India turns to slavery survivors to uncover hidden victims and offer help
Survivors not only know where to look for victims, but can help them overcome any stigma and shame, as well as mistrust in the authorities