New U.N.-led fund may make loans as easy as ABC for Africa's farmers
Young farmers, whose struggle to access loans threatens food production and global goals to end hunger
Scientists champion forests as 'unsung hero' of climate action
"Our planet's future climate is inextricably tied to the future of its forests," they say
India braces for face-off after lifting of ban on temple entry for women of menstrual age
India's Supreme Court lifted the ban last week, saying it was upholding rights to equality of worship
Tears flow as escaped Chibok captive brings news - good and bad
More than 200 girls kidnapped from their school by Boko Haram militants in April 2014. Since then, about half of the girls have been found or freed, and an unknown number have died
Indigenous candidates run in record numbers in Brazil election
"Indigenous issues are often put on the (political) agenda without our representation."
After Indonesia quake, empowering coastal communities will save lives: UN
Indonesia has suffered more deaths from tsunamis than any other country, according to the United Nations
Colombia gears up for high-profile sex slavery trial of 'La Madame'
Liliana del Carmen Campos Puello is charged with exploiting women she allegedly used as "sex slaves" as part of a lucrative business that involved local and foreign clients
Florida's most famous gaybourhood invests in homes for gay seniors
The Census Bureau predicts the number of LGBT+ adults over the age of 50 will more than double to 7 million by 2030 from 3 million today
UK watchdog to move faster when charities accused of wrongdoing
The charity watchdog set out five objectives, including holding charities to account and dealing with wrongdoing and harm