Out of school, in the dictionary: 'Climate strike' declared 'word of the year'
As climate protesters have taken to the streets around the world, a new term is gaining popularity
INTERVIEW - How to stay safe in South Africa? Play rugby says women's captain
"No one can attack you on a rugby field. No man can point a gun at you, hurt you, throw a fist at you," Babalwa Latsha said
California wildfires spark interest in DIY home protection
From high-tech "fire blankets" to simple measures like clearing dead vegetation, home-owners can try to keep their properties safer as wildfire risks rise
In Helsinki, low-carbon ratings aim to make choosing green easier
Looking for the most climate-friendly places to eat, shop or find entertainment in Finland's capital? It's now easy to check
Singapore tackles 'pop up' sex but little help seen for victims
The government has announced tougher sentences in a bid to stamp out a trend for temporary apartment brothels, most staffed by women lured from poorer parts of Asia
U-turn? Cook Islands set to retain gay sex ban
Lawmakers from the South Pacific islands want to retain a law that could jail men for gay sex
'Wave of hope' to end FGM in Ethiopia as activist pioneer dies
The former scientist and marathon runner's quiet revolution saved tens of thousands of girls from potential injury or death in Ethiopia, which has the world's second highest FGM rate
Mass surveillance fears as India readies facial recognition system
Human rights and technology experts warn of the risks to privacy from increased surveillance
Green cement? Captured carbon may fuel new markets and help climate
Turning climate-changing carbon dioxide into products from fuel to fertilizer could make climate action pay - but obstacles remain, researchers say
Malaysia sentences five men to jail, caning and fines for gay sex
The case comes amid concerns around growing intolerance toward the LGBT community in Malaysia