U.S. blocks slave-made goods to 'safeguard American jobs'
The U.S. Department of Labor struck an 'America First' tone as it released its list of slave-made goods
'Social business cities' could ease urban growing pains, Nobel laureate says
Cities are under pressure to bring their infrastructure up to speed
Canadian reality TV show slammed over indigenous stereotypes
"Prove you are not sub-human to racists who think you are. There is no way indigenous or any group of people should have to do that"
Singer Neneh Cherry's new album draws on 'Calais Jungle' visit
The album tackles issues ranging from the migrant crisis and colonialism to gun violence
Liberia passes landmark law to secure ancestral land rights
Liberia has passed a landmark law that will help communities fight foreign land grabs by giving them ownership of ancestral territory
Plot, poison, or curse? Ebola rumours spread in Congo
The Red Cross found that people believe Ebola is either a political strategy, a business, or a curse
Grain banks in India open their doors as a 'stop gap' to combat slavery
Barrels of grain will be open to more than 5,000 homes, allowing families to access food when they need it
Ghana's market women score win against forced eviction
For decades, street vendors have been forcibly cleared off the streets of Accra but these women pushed back with success
Nigerian crime fighter enters spirit world to catch sex traffickers
Before leaving for Europe, women are made to take part in black magic rituals, known as juju, which instill a fear of illness or death should they disobey their traffickers
Dutch cities spy beauty in trash recycled for parks and crafts
Artistic projects in Dutch cities aim to highlight the scourge of urban waste and transform it into something useful