Norway at top, Yemen at bottom of rankings for women's quality of life
While life for women has improved in some 60 countries, it has deteriorated in Yemen and other war-torn nations
Scientists question mass tree planting as climate change panacea
"If we want to control climate change, there is really only one answer... we have to cut emissions," said a scientist
WIDER IMAGE-Ebola survivors battle grief and stigma in eastern Congo
As of this month, more than 1,000 people have survived the 14-month Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, the world's second deadliest
Global index finds climate change driving 'alarming' hunger levels
Aid agency Concern Worldwide said progress towards a 2030 zero hunger target was "under threat or is being reversed"
Congo to start using J&J Ebola vaccine in November
Inoculations will start in Goma before being extended to other provinces
U.S. blocks import of goods from five nations in rare anti-slavery crackdown
Seized goods included clothing from China, diamonds from Zimbabwe and rubber gloves from Malaysia
Mass repatriation of Burundi refugees in Tanzania to start on Thursday - official
The U.N. and rights groups said they fear the governments may force the refugees to return home to a dangerous environment where they face political persecution
INSIGHT-Congo mine deploys digital weapons in fight against conflict minerals
It's the latest initiative to improve systems meant to show minerals entering global supply chains come from mines that don't use child labour or fund warlords
OPINION: In the fight against climate change we need nature now more than ever
Nature-based solutions address major societal challenges, from food and water security, climate change, human health, to resilience
INTERVIEW-Nobel laureate seeks backing for new fund to aid women raped in war
Congo's Dr Denis Mukwege says women sexually abused during conflicts needed support to be able to rebuild their lives