Three dead as Storm Ophelia batters Ireland
"These gusts are life threatening. Do not be out there"
Wildfires kill at least 39 in Portugal and Spain
"In an era of climate change, such disasters are becoming reality all over the world"
Plant more trees to combat climate change - scientists
Proposed "regreening of the planet" would be equivalent to halting all burning of oil worldwide, study says
Lebanon president: Syrian refugees should return to calmer areas
More than six years into the Syrian war, 1.5 million Syrians account for one quarter of Lebanon's population and patience is wearing thin with their presence
Police in Britain ramp up slavery investigations yet victims suffer, says UK chief
"Potential victims identified in the UK in 2016 came from 108 countries; this is precisely why it is crucial to address the crime both at source and en route"
Social media fills with "Me Too" stories of sexual harassment, assault
It started on Sunday with American actress Alyssa Milano calling on Twitter users to write "Me too" if they have ever been sexually assaulted or harassed
Britain slavery numbers surge as more victims identified
At least 13,000 people are estimated to be victims of modern slavery in Britain
Luxurious London mansion on sale for 18 mln pounds - bitcoin accepted
Bitcoin is a digital currency that enables individuals to transfer value to each other and pay for goods and services, bypassing banks and the mainstream financial system
Could restoring degraded lands cut down on labour migration in Niger?
Most Nigeriens depend on farming but widespread soil degradation and climate variability make it difficult to sustain a family all year long
"New India" vision cannot be realised unless child sex crimes are tackled - president
More than 9,000 children were reported to have been trafficked in 2016, a 27 percent rise from the previous year