Cambodia urged to boost funding for 'bride trafficking' pacts
Tens of thousands of Southeast Asian women have been lured to China by criminal networks promising lucrative jobs, only to be sold as brides
China to build 6-8 reactors a year to meet 2030 development goals - exec
Industry executives have been calling on the state to accelerate project approvals, to ensure 2030 energy, climate and pollution targets can be reached
Danger still lingers two years after Colombia's deadly Mocoa landslide
Communities are struggling to rebuild after the deadly landslide, with about 25,000 living in areas at risk of flooding and mudslides
FACTBOX -From medics to movies, the 10 biggest transgender stories of the year
On the 10th International Day of Transgender Visibility, here are 10 stories from the last year about the 25 million people whose gender identity does not match their birth sex
'Invisible yet visible': Singapore's transgender people live in the shadows
Singapore is among a handful of Asian nations that recognises transgender people, yet social attitudes are often highly conservative
Karachi revitalization drive aims to remake Pakistan's largest city
The city is Pakistan's economic powerhouse, but many public services such as health, transport, and water are either provided by an informal private sector or controlled by organised crime
Eiffel Tower goes dark for Earth Hour
The global event is organised by green group WWF to push for action on climate change and other man-made threats to the planet
U.S. judge scraps Trump order opening Arctic, Atlantic areas to oil leasing
The Obama-imposed leasing prohibitions "will remain in full force and effect unless and until revoked by Congress," says judge
'Now I'm nothing': Zimbabwe floods leave local traders destitute
Many in Zimbabwe have lost their livelihoods after flooding caused by Cyclone Idai swept away shops, stock and animals
No more hate: LGBT+ Slovaks hope election will be turning point for gay community
Polls suggest that a gay-friendly lawyer is set to win a presidential election in one of Europe's most socially conservative countries