Syrian athletes' Olympic dreams
As Syrian gymnast Ahmad al-Sawas watched his country fall apart, his Olympic dream collapsed too.
5 facts about children and tuberculosis
More than half a million children fall ill with tuberculosis each year but the number could be twice as high because many cases are never diagnosed.
Fires and drought
Worsening drought is bringing stronger and more deadly forest and bush fires. What can be done to help?
Super typhoon Haiyan hits the Philippines
One of the strongest storms ever recorded, super typhoon Haiyan, killed at least 10,000 people when it struck the Philippines in November 2013
Art exhibition pays homage to Delhi gang rape victim
The exhibition showcases works by Indian artists dedicated to the trainee physiotherapist who died after being tortured and raped on a moving bus