INTERVIEW-Australia's labour abuse crackdown will protect slaves - official
Australia is home to an estimated 15,000 victims of modern slavery - from forced labour and sexual exploitation to domestic servitude
Don't overlook Africa's 'fragile' states for social businesses, urge industry experts
'Fragile states' can still be win-win destinations for those seeking to run profitable businesses that also improve the lives of the needy
UN weather agency sees 50-60 pct chance of El Nino conditions by May
Any El Nino that develops is not expected to be strong, but even a weak event would likely make 2019 warmer than 2018, WMO says
Rio de Janeiro hits the gas in push toward its zero carbon goal
Capturing methane gas from garbage to burn for energy is helping the city cut its climate-changing emissions
After decades of conflict, land deadline looms for Myanmar villagers
As refugees began to trickle back, many found their land had been taken for parks, military use or leased to palm oil concessions and rubber plantations
Faced with the force of love, 'Star Wars' women shed power and clothes, research finds
Movies show the two famous female characters wielding less power as the plots delve into romance
Oscar win seen ending shame about menstruation that puts women at risk
For many women in South Asia, especially adolescent girls, menstruation is shameful and uncomfortable
Evidence for man-made global warming hits 'gold standard' - scientists
Mainstream scientists say the burning of fossil fuels is causing more floods, droughts, heat waves and rising sea levels.
Compulsory sex and LGBT+ education sparks religious backlash in UK
Sex education will be mandatory in British schools for children aged 12 and above from September 2020
Costa Rica launches 'unprecedented' push for zero emissions by 2050
To curb climate change, "we can be that example… we have to inspire people," says President Carlos Alvarado