INTERVIEW -Aid worker kidnappings 'big business' as criminals wade in - ex-hostageA UN official, who was held hostage in Chechnya, says countries must bring kidnappers to justice to stem a steep increase in attacks on humanitarians which are undermining aid operations |
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Burundian YouTube child star's death spotlights malaria epidemicMalaria, spread when female mosquitoes bite humans, kills almost half a million people each year, with 90% of deaths in Africa |
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Child soldiers and deaths surge in Mali as violence worsensThe West African country has been in conflict since 2012 when Islamists hijacked an ethnic uprising by Tuaregs in the north |
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Halt Afghan civilian casualties, UN says after report of 11 killed by govtCivilian casualties have been increasing despite attempts by the United States and Taliban to negotiate an agreement to end the war |
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FACTBOX-From airports to schools to hotels - the spaces scanning facesComputers have become adept at identifying people by matching a scan of their facial features against a photograph, but critics say the technology is still prone to errors |
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FEATURE-Battle of Carthage: Tunisia demolishes homes to protect ancient siteSessi's house and nine other buildings were razed to the ground in a government operation to clear illegal homes from the area that used to be a battleground for gladiators |
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Saudi woman activist rejects release deal tied to denying torture - familyHathloul, along with at least a dozen other women's rights activists, were arrested over a year ago as Saudi Arabia ended a ban on women driving cars, which many of the detainees had long campaigned for |
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Arctic cruises accused of leaving indigenous people in the coldIndigenous communities are being "overwhelmed" by ships that drop up to 1,000 passengers in small villages but offer no employment opportunities |
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Australia pushes Pacific islands to drop calls for stronger climate actionAustralia says it won't sign up to a communique from the Pacific Islands Forum that includes phasing out coal power |
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With banana leaf lamps, H&M backs firms promising social changeRetailers are under growing pressure to prove positive social and environmental impact amid worries about labour exploitation, waste and pollution |
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British watchdog bans ads over sexist sterotypesCampaigners say advertising reinforces sexist stereotypes and views and limits girls' aspirations |
OPINION: Local communities are test bed for adapting to climate changeSharing their knowledge about what works could help others facing similar challenges |
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