Northern Irish woman challenges prosecution over abortion pills
Abortion is permitted in Northern Ireland only if a woman's life is in danger or there is a long-term or permanent risk to her mental or physical health
Breaking barriers: U.S. election winners could mark minority firsts
Several candidates from minority groups have the potential to be the first of their background elected to office on Tuesday
Indonesian startup uses road safety to drive women's empowerment
In a country undergoing rapid urbanisation as incomes increase, more people are buying vehicles, putting stress on the road network
Don't leave half the world offline and behind, urges Web founder
Internet is "coming of age" and going awry, with a growing digital divide between those in richer and poorer countries
Melinda Gates urges backing for "human capital" of mother and child health
'If you invest in people - that is, in the human capital - you're going to get amazing growth in your country'
In China, female pilots strain to hold up half the sky
At the end of 2017 just 713 women in China held a license to fly civilian aircraft, compared with 55,052 men
High-flying women are closing the pay gap with men - report
Executive women are still woefully under-represented at the top of the working world
Colombia must invest in education to have peace, singer Shakira says
The Colombian singer urged the government to increase education spending in a bid for peace
Indian politician says had consensual relations with journalist accusing him of rape
M.J. Akbar has been one of the highest-profile targets of a growing #MeToo movement in India
Google's '#metoo' moment: Workers walk out over women's rights
Organizers said Google executives, like leaders at other companies affected by the #metoo movement, have been slow to address some structural issues