Surge in online sex trade of children challenges anti-slavery campaigners
Many children used in online sex abuse are so young they cannot yet speak. Many are sold by their families.
McDonald's drops supplier in Malaysia over worker exploitation claims
Labour supply agency revealed to have withheld salaries, underpaid wages, and confiscated passports of workers
Two tech companies win first Stop Slavery Award after workforce scrutiny
"As some of the biggest companies in the world, we have a particular responsibility to eradicate forced labour from our supply chains"
California seeks long-term water savings as drought lingers
Regulators recommend tighter oversight of agricultural irrigation and a permanent ban on over-watering lawns
Sydney, Vancouver mayors vow to fight climate change despite Trump
"Denial doesn't stop climate change accelerating so it's even more important for cities to do their bit"
INTERVIEW - World's growing inequality is 'ticking time bomb' - Nobel laureate Yunus
"Wealth has become concentrated in just a few places in the world ... This creates tension among people at the bottom."
Leading by example, Ghanaian business mentor urges African women to smash stereotypes
"It's hard for young female African entrepreneurs to feel like they fit in, if they can't see any role models out there"
Germany's Merkel says will work with Trump on climate policy
Trump threatened to pull out of a landmark climate change accord but has softened his position since being elected
Obama moves to lock in vehicle greenhouse gas rules
Push to lock in fuel efficiency standards central to President Obama's climate policy before Trump administration takes over
Crowd-sourced maps for natural disasters boosted by new algorithm
"Online volunteers provide up-to-date geographic information"