EXPERT VIEWS-U.N. climate and land report flags need for 'new and healthy balance'

Development agencies and green groups say everyone - from government to business and individuals - must make an effort

Ban tourists to protect sacred sites, say Australia's indigenous people

From mountains to beaches, Aboriginal groups across Australia are pushing back against public access to heritage sites, in an attempt to preserve areas of historical and spiritual importance


Indigenous and women's rights can boost climate fight - U.N.

A report by the U.N. climate science panel recognises strong community land rights as key to tackling global warming


Politics v pilgrimage: some Muslims call for Saudi haj boycott

Supporters of a boycott cite Saudi Arabia's role in the war in Yemen, stance on human rights and unequal treatment of women among top concerns


ANALYSIS - Is South America closing its 'open door' on Venezuelans?

South America has so far won praise for keeping internal borders largely open to Venezuelan migrants and refugees. Yet there are signs the solidarity is waning


INTERVIEW - Time for change, says Kenyan MP chided for taking baby to parliament

Zuleikha Hassan said many young women struggle with workplaces that do not accommodate breastfeeding or other childcare needs


Art in the time of climate change: Edinburgh Festival Fringe goes green

Once characterised by streets strewn with flyers and plastic cups, the festival programme now has a blank first page for visitors to scribble down their recommendations and pass it on to others


Paraguay is set for historic trans murder trial

A predominantly Roman Catholic nation of some seven million, Paraguay has seen at least 60 trans people murdered over the last three decades


Stop burning fields to cut smog and boost profits, scientists tell Indian farmers

New seeding device could allow farmers to plant their next crop without burning off stubble from harvested rice


Australia welcomes transgender women to play elite cricket

Australian cricket's governing body will allow male-to-female players to compete if their testosterone has been below a certain level for at least a year


Central African Republic sees sharp decline in violence

The U.N. peacekeeping mission in the country said a peace deal between the government and armed groups in February appeared to have allowed for a relative respite



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