Cambodia feared lagging behind predators in cybersex trafficking crackdown

U.S. and Australian crime fighters are preparing Cambodia for a spike in child cybersex abuse cases but local officials fear that predators are a step ahead of police due to narrow laws

Dorian's death toll in Bahamas rises to 50 -official

Dorian was one of the strongest Caribbean hurricanes on record and stands as the worst disaster in Bahamian history


Fire-setting Amazon farmers not 'villains', just poor, politicians say

Without support for development, many farmers in Brazil's Amazon region have little choice for clearing land besides burning it, officials say


Iranian soccer fan "Blue Girl" dies after setting herself on fire

The woman - dubbed "Blue Girl" online - died at hospital after her self-immolation due to fears she might be jailed for sneaking into a stadium dressed as a man


Thousands pray for rain in Indonesia as forests go up in smoke

Fires have burnt through parts of Sumatra and Borneo island for over a month and the government has sent 9,000 military, police and disaster agency personnel to fight the flames


Credit union focusing on LGBT+ needs set to open next year in U.S.

More than half of LGBT+ Americans live in states without legal protection from discrimination when they seek credit or loans


Air conditioning for all? Hotter world faces risk of 'cooling poverty'

As extreme heat grows with climate change, finding cheaper and greener cooling is crucial to protect both people and the climate, experts say


Indonesian storytellers spread 'mighty girls' message to fight male dominance

The books were written as part of an Asia-wide collection known as the "Mighty Girls" featuring fictional and real-life stories


U.S. urged to act as progress stalls on equal pay

Women working full-time earned 82 cents for every dollar earned by men last year


Germany urged to pass law on upskirting

Nearly 90,000 people have signed a petition calling for a law to ban upskirting which has escalated since the advent of smart phones


No palm oil or green palm oil? Retailers face labelling dilemma

Moves by Malaysia and Indonesia to get shops to shun "palm oil-free" products may not help the industry's reputation, analysts warn


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