Natural disasters cause fewer deaths, more financial damage - Munich Re
Lower death toll in first six months of 2016 due to fewer natural disasters in developing countries
Sky-high bills leave Nigerian mothers and newborns trapped in hospitals
Nigerian mothers are stuck for months in maternity wards, forbidden from leaving until their debts are settled
Tanzania High Court rules against child marriage but cultural beliefs still a concern
Nearly two in five girls in Tanzania are married before their 18th birthday, say campaigners
Four migrants found dead, some 400 rescued from boat in Mediterranean
Around 500 people have been saved in three rescue missions near the coast of Libya on Tuesday
As Colombia peace talks advance, war widows, ex-fighters clear landmines one at a time
Nearly 700 of Colombia's 1,096 municipalities are thought to be contaminated by landmines
Cameroon moves to curb forest loss linked to Chinese investment
A new association set up for Chinese firms exploiting Cameroon's forests aims to help them work within the law
Transgender pop band and dancers shake up India's prejudices
6 Pack Band's cover of the Pharrell Williams hit Happy has had nearly 2 million hits on YouTube
Britain advised needs to prepare more for climate change
Severe heatwave of 2003 could become norm by 2040s, along with increased flooding and water shortages