As temperatures soar, Zimbabwe's farmers test maize that can cope
"Now that the climate has changed, it is time for farmers to change too," researchers say
Stop the sprawl, teach slum dwellers to build skywards - leading Pakistani architect
Rapid urban growth means cities must try new approaches, including helping slum dwellers to build high-rise blocks
Toxic pollutants choke Iraqi children caught in Islamic State retreat
Islamic State militants are leaving behind not just physical devastation but environmental damage from a cocktail of toxic pollutants
FEATURE-Escaped Chibok girls overcome doubts and jealousy to attend university
"People (in Chibok) told us that we are stupid for sending our children to school again after what happened"
INTERVIEW-Farm impasse at climate talks threatens goal to end hunger: FAO chief
Agriculture remains at the periphery of the talks, mired in outdated arguments, says UN food agency head
Cosby loses latest effort to have sex assault case dismissed
Sixty women have charged that the U.S. entertainer has sexually assaulted them
U.S. transgender people rush to legally change gender in wake of Trump's win
"I'm a little terrified after the election"
After abuse as a girl, UN albinism expert aims to end ritual murders
"I was wondering why was I born? ... How will I get to my adult years and survive this? I don't think I can make it."
Myanmar refugee doctor wins humanitarian prize for clinic in Thailand
"The biggest challenge we face is in dealing with the trauma suffered by the displaced and their concerns about food, health care and job insecurities"
As oil palm expands, African nations agree to protect forests
Aim is to avoid replicating the tropical forest losses across Southeast Asia as a result of palm oil expansion