Malaysia says allegations of forced labour in palm plantations is "old issue"
Labour groups allege that thousands of migrants working in palm oil plantations are subject to forced labour conditions
Nearly a third of Indonesia forest fires are in pulp, palm areas - Greenpeace
The green group's report says 8 of 10 palm oil companies with the largest burned areas in their concessions have not been sanctioned
OPINION: Remembering football star Justin Fashanu, 30 years after he came out
British footballer Justin Fashanu came out as gay on 22 October 1990, but no top professional male players have followed his lead since
Fires burn in Lagos after Nigerian soldiers shoot anti-police protesters
At least 56 people have died across Nigeria since nationwide protests began in early October
'Venice of the East' revives canals to fix traffic snarls
A plan to revive some of Bangkok's fetid canals can help ease traffic congestion and create a more liveable city
Pope says same-sex couples should be covered by civil union laws
Pope Francis said gays and lesbians have the right to have a family
Socioeconomic factors drive COVID risks for minorities - UK govt report
The increased risk to ethnic minorities from COVID-19 is driven by factors such as living circumstances and profession and not genetics
Coronavirus poses threat to climate-change campaigns - David Attenborough
The coronavirus pandemic comes as the world is struggling with unprecedented storms, wildfires and droughts linked to climate change, experts say
Young Black Americans may stumble in move to ballot boxes from street protests
From laws in U.S states preventing people with felony convictions from voting to the closure of polling stations, Black Americans can face greater barriers in going to the ballot
Climate change seen endangering lives of Canada's remote indigenous people
Impacts like habitat loss and extreme weather are depleting First Nations' traditional food sources, says Human Rights Watch