Female Pols Led Shutdown's End; Sex Traffic Reported
Female politicians were said to get most of the credit for ending the government shutdown. The first-ever European Union human trafficking report was also released.
Saudi, Chad, Nigeria, Chile, Lithuania elected to U.N. Security Council
UN-SECURITYCOUNCIL/ELECTION (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Saudi, Chad, Nigeria, Chile, Lithuania elected to U.N. Security Council
Amnesty says hundreds die in Nigerian jails
Nearly 1,000 people, mostly suspected Islamist militants, died in Nigerian jails in the first half of this year, according to Amnesty International
ON THE AGENDA: Modern slavery, Cyclone Phailin and disaster technology
From the story of a Mauritanian teenager who was a slave from the age of four, to the impact of natural disasters in coming years, take a look at what we're reporting on this week
Birth Control, Abortion Crucial to Reducing Deaths
Contraception and abortion need to be understood in a public health context. As access comes under heavier attack in this country we can expect higher maternal and infant mortality, more teen anemia and higher risks of child abuse and neglect.
UK asylum system marred by long delays, poor decisions - MPs
Some asylum seekers have to wait years before learning if they can stay in the UK, meanwhile facing sub-standard housing and poverty, a parliamentary committee says. One third of those rejected win the right to stay when they appeal, it adds.
Yellen to Lead Fed; Undue Strip Searches in Chicago
President Obama has nominated Janet L. Yellen to lead the Federal Reserve. She would be the first woman in charge of the nation's money supply. In Chicago a sheriff's office has been accused of conducting videotaped strip searches without due cause.
Put young girls at the center of development
Violence against girls is one of the most pressing challenges the world faces. How can we turn things around?