Slashing aid puts America's present - and future - interests at risk
Cutting support for family planning, poverty reduction and food aid can push more young people into the hands of extremists
Death toll from Damascus bombing climbs to 74 - Observatory
Most of the dead in Saturday's attack were Iraqi Shi'ites
At least 40 killed in Damascus bombing targeting Shi'ites
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Saturday's attack
Tech needs women
To increase cross-sectoral productivity we must unleash the potential of girls and women in technology, science and math. Or regress.
U.S. program for Afghan translators in jeopardy as visa supply runs low
"If they don't give us a visa, we will be killed or in big trouble, especially once foreigners leave Afghanistan"
Rise in reports of forced marriage in UK just 'tip of the iceberg' - activists
Activists said they were encouraged by the rise in recorded cases
Death toll from Kabul hospital attack rises to 49
Gunmen went through 400-bed hospital, shooting doctors, patients and visitors and battling security forces for several hours in sophisticated operation claimed by IS
Over 30 killed as gunmen dressed as medics attack Afghan military hospital
Suicide bomber blows himself up at 400-bed hospital, security forces battle gunmen.
"We stayed quiet and prayed": survivor tells of Kabul hospital attack
Throughout the 400-bed complex medical staff, patients and visitors scrambled for cover as the attackers went through the buildings
Afghan women fencers aim to parry prejudice
Although public attitudes have shifted since Taliban rule ended, many people still disapprove of women and girls taking part in activities outside the home.