Hindu festival worsens Indian capital's air pollution woes
After India's capital burned effigies and lit firecrackers to celebrate the Dussehra festival over the weekend, Monday saw 20 million people breathing poor, even hazardous air
African money transfer firms thrive as pandemic spurs online remittances
Despite predictions of a historic drop in remittances due to a pandemic-induced global economic slump, Africa's money transfer companies have seen a boom
OPINION: I’ve seen Europe’s Roma left behind before, let's not let it happen again
Europe’s COVID recovery plan is a rare chance to include its poorest minority in a sustainable future
Japan aims for zero emissions, carbon neutral society by 2050 - PM
World's fifth-biggest emitter of carbon dioxide is taking steps to increase renewable energy but also plans to roll out new coal power stations
Post-COVID plan for paid spots on Australia's Bondi divides sunseekers
As cities ease lockdowns, a fight over use of pavements, parks and beaches has flared because of coronavirus restrictions
Diving legend Louganis questions if HIV status cost him TV jobs
Olympic gold medal winner Greg Louganis says his sexuality and HIV+ status likely stymied sponsorship deals and TV gigs
Snakes and sewage: Housing troubles grow in S. Africa's Soweto
In South Africa, prolonged unemployment has fuelled booming urbanisation and housing pressures
Revised Chinese law sparks debate on sexuality education
Though the government has issued policies on sex education for decades, some urge going beyond biology to teach students how to navigate relationships and sexuality
Caught by deluges and droughts, India's cities look to become climate smarter
India - hit by worsening disaster-related losses - hopes to begin tackling climate risks with a project launched last month to train cities
U.S. State Dept confirms paused diversity training, says committed to inclusion
President Donald Trump has directed federal agencies end teaching of "divisive concepts" including that the U.S. is "fundamentally racist or sexist"