Haitian women struggle to get help for children fathered by U.N. troops
The U.N.'s peacekeeping arm said does not take responsibility for financial assistance to children fathered by peacekeepers
U.S. Energy Department to develop lithium recycling research center
Lithium-ion batteries are used widely in everything from laptop computers to cars, and demand for them is increasing rapidly as more electric vehicles hit the roads
More women catch Ebola in Congo in 'unexpected' twist of gender roles
The outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is the world's second largest and has infected 663 people so far
Slavery victims claim back cash after illegal UK allowance cuts
Britain is home to at least 136,000 modern slaves, according to the Global Slavery Index by rights group Walk Free Foundation
Stricter global standards needed for impact funds to work - OECD
Impact investment funds could do more good if proper international standards were in place, says OECD
FACTBOX - Five ways healthier food can save the world from climate change
Here is why managing food supply is key to controlling climate change
Supermodel Bundchen responds to Brazil's farm minister in Amazon spat
Amazon deforestation shot up 13.7 percent in the 12 months through July 2018, to the highest point in a decade
Oxfam told to do more to tackle sexual misconduct and abuse
Oxfam said it was making changes to clamp down on misconduct and would act on the report's recommendations
Scientists reveal 'ideal diet' for peoples' and planet's health
Many life-threatening chronic diseases are linked to poor diets, including obesity, diabetes, malnutrition and several types of cancer
Vietnam demolitions pit Catholic Church against authorities
Land conflicts have risen in Vietnam since the Communist Party launched economic reforms in the 1980s