In landmark ruling, Japan court says it is 'unconstitutional' to bar same-sex marriage
Activists celebrated the landmark first court ruling on same-sex marriage in Japan and say it has potential to change lives
Over 10 million displaced by climate disasters in six months - report
Climate is now by far the leading cause of internal displacement, said humanitarian report, with Asia particularly hard hit
COVID 'tornado' hitting Papua New Guinea's fragile hospitals, say health workers
Rising caseloads and medical staff going off ill risk straining the island nation's healthcare system beyond capacity to cope
UN makes first visit to remote Bangladesh island since Rohingya moved
More than 13,000 refugees have already been transferred to Bhasan Char island, which is considered vulnerable to floods
Munching maggots help Singapore startup secure lucrative biomaterial
Startup uses black soldier fly larvae to turn food waste into biomaterials used in pharmaceuticals and electronics
Biden says Cuomo should resign if sexual misconduct allegations are true
Cuomo, 63, is accused of harassing several women with suggestive comments or inappropriate physical contact
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
Democratic-controlled U.S. House to vote Thursday on citizenship path for 'Dreamers'
Two upcoming immigration bills would offer a path to citizenship for millions, but they face an uphill battle to clear a divided Congress
UK lawmakers call for blacklist of firms linked to Uighur abuses
Government must crack down on firms choosing to adopt 'wilful blindness' to labour abuse risks, say lawmakers on scrutiny committee
UK lawmakers call for blacklist of firms linked to Uighur abuses
Government must crack down on firms choosing to adopt 'wilful blindness' to labour abuse risks, say lawmakers on scrutiny committee