Nobel laureates urge Greenpeace to stop opposing GMOs
The scientists cite the value of a genetically modified rice used to prevent some illnesses in the developing world
Hate crime reports surge in Britain after divisive EU referendum, police say
The increase supports anecdotal evidence of abuse towards Muslims and Eastern Europeans
More U.S. babies with Zika-related birth defects reported by health agency
There are now a total of seven U.S. babies with microcephaly or other Zika-related birth defects
Estimate of U.S. transgender adults doubles amid debate on rights - study
The new estimate - double the previous figure - signals that demands for transgender rights won't go away
Drought-hit Central America must help farmers to withstand climate change impact - U.N.
Around 3.5 million people are in need of food aid in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras
Green Climate Fund seeks new director, more ambitious projects
Can projects approved so far by $10-billion fund shift the dial on low-carbon, climate-resilient development?
US embassy in Abidjan pulls photo of gay men at Orlando tribute after attacks
Embassy expresses "deep regret" after the men were abused and driven to flee their homes
Human smugglers hail Uber drivers to take migrants to US-Mexico border
Human traffickers are using the Uber ride-sharing service to shuttle Central Americans to U.S. border
Top US human rights groups fare poorly on openness about funds, watchdog says
The groups are among some 200 think tanks worldwide ranked by Georgian-based Transparify