Himalayan glaciers melting far faster this century - study
Himalayan glaciers have been melting twice as fast since the start of this century, underscoring the threat climate change poses to water supplies for hundreds of millions of people across Asia
Protecting basic services from disasters saves cash, improves lives - World Bank
As climate threats rise, investment is needed in building transport, energy, telecoms and water systems that work through disasters
20 people missing from migrant boat rescued off Spanish coast
Fewer than 23,000 refugees and migrants have made it across the sea to Europe so far this year
Pakistan to set up special courts to tackle violence against women
Pakistan sees thousands of cases of violence against women every year, from rape and acid attacks to sexual assault, kidnappings and so-called honour killings
Venezuelan mothers, children in tow, rush to migrate
Venezuelan women arrived in unprecedented numbers at Peru's border this past weekend, after Peru announced it would tighten entry requirements in June
U.S. targets families for deportation to discourage migrants
On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump formally launched his re-election bid with a vow to continue his hardline against illegal immigration
Northeast Congo insecurity hampers response to measles outbreak
Ethnic violence in the northeastern province of Ituri has forced thousands to seek sanctuary in refugee camps where overcrowding in increases the chance of catching measles
U.S. names first Native American woman poet laureate
The job of U.S. poet laureate is raising national appreciation of reading and writing poetry, and they often launch projects to expand the audience for poetry
U.S. Senate panel OKs aid to ease migrant surge at southern border
The bill includes $2.9 billion for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help care for unaccompanied children and place them in suitable homes
Momentum builds for EU leaders to agree carbon neutral 2050 pledge at summit
A majority of the EU's 28 members have signed up to the lofty target ahead of a summit of leaders, despite resistance from eastern European nations worried it could cost jobs