U.S. food banks short of holiday volunteers due to coronavirus

With many concerned about catching or spreading COVID-19, American charities are running short of Thanksgiving volunteers

EXCLUSIVE-Red tape, bad data and bribes endanger Mexico's workers

The system meant to protect Mexico's workers has been beset by unreported accidents, corruption and false inspections, with COVID-19 causing further complications


Beer maker backs India solar desalination plant to boost water, jobs for women

The solar-powered plant, part of Carlsberg's water conservation plan, could be a model to improve water supplies in coastal communities and provide local work


To ban or not to ban? France debates virginity tests

French push for secular values sparks fears that a ban could backfire on women at risk of violence


UK climate leadership seen weakened by aid cut for world's poor

Reducing overseas aid could undermine trust in Britain's ability to mobilise more support for climate-vulnerable countries, as it hosts COP26 summit next year


Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca: Which COVID-19 vaccine could reach developing countries first?

Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines could be rolled out early next year. We asked experts to explain the key differences, and which could be the first to reach low-income countries


Business rights or human rights? Swiss vote shines spotlight on companies

Proposed changes to make Swiss firms more accountable for their overseas operations have split the business-friendly nation


'I'm looking for God to help': Somalia's most powerful storm leaves traders, herders devastated

Cyclone Gati, the strongest storm to hit Somalia, has dumped two years' worth of rain in two days


In new UN role, ex-CNN journalist seeks to end abuse of women and girls

New UNFPA Ambassador Isha Sesay takes virtual global tour as she plans to fight gender-based violence


Enough is enough: UK sisters call time on cat calls and wolf whistling

From wolf-whistles, unwanted advances and sexual gestures, young women worldwide are pushing to outlaw public sexual harassment


EXPLAINER - Britain's foreign aid cut: who will feel the impact?

Vulnerable people in Pakistan, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Yemen and Nigeria, who last year received vital aid from the UK, could suffer from a planned cut in development spending


Opinion

OPINION: While our community has struggled through this year, sport has kept us lifted

Sport is a powerful tool for community and belonging, so we need to work harder to include LGBT+ people


OPINION: I own the world’s largest independent bookstore. We’ll only survive if you shop local

At Powell’s Books, we stopped doing business with Amazon. This holiday season and for Black Friday, take a stand with us and shop independent


OPINION: LGBT+ employees need mentors to progress their careers

Business leaders need to create an environment where individuals from different races, sexual orientations, and genders can coexist, and more importantly, feel valued



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