How land rights can grow the economy
The path to sustainable and inclusive development is through the creation of secure land rights for smallholder farmers
U.S. urges United Nations to unite for gay rights
Being gay is a crime in at least 74 countries
Pakistani clerics declare 'honour killing' against Islam
"Burning women alive for marrying by their choice is against the teachings of Islam"
Gunman massacres 50 at Florida gay club in worst U.S. mass shooting
Top U.S. congressman says shooter may have pledged allegiance to Islamic State militant group
INTERVIEW-Taliban gains in Afghanistan threaten costly U.S. reconstruction effort -watchdog
Reconstruction funding includes projects for programs to build electric power lines and develop new industries
Global violence worsens, driven by Middle East conflicts - peace index
Beyond the Middle East, the world is actually becoming more peaceful
In boost to Paris climate pact, India says it aims to join this year
Announcement after India's leader met with Obama gives momentum to international fight to curb global warming
Migrants linked to 69,000 would-be or actual crimes in Germany in first three months of 2016 -police
The crimes or attempted crimes took place in the first quarter of 2016, according to a police report
Ramadan begins, overshadowed by conflict for many in the Middle East
"Who can fast this year? Doesn't someone who fasts need to eat?" said refugee Shukriya Na'im