Rich countries cut spending on humanitarian crises as demand rises

The United States, the world's biggest donor of humanitarian aid, cut its spending by 6% or $423 million in 2018, while Germany and Britain both spent 11% less than in 2017

Victims of north Nigerian institution share stories of terror

Captives rescued from the two-storey house in the northern city of Kaduna have described torture, beatings and sexual abuse


Trafficked, exploited, ransomed - Indian workers in the Gulf face new test

India's foreign ministry received more than 9,500 complaints between January and June this year from migrant workers in the Gulf


Palm oil from 'orangutan capital of world' sold to major brands, says forest group

Despite corporate efforts to halt deforestation, palm oil from trees grown illegally in an Indonesian wildlife reserve is entering supply chains, an investigation finds


PM Johnson's spokesman denies groping allegations as party conference opens

As Johnson prepares to lead the United Kingdom out of the European Union on Oct. 31, his past relations with several women have come under scrutiny


Drought-hit Australian towns prepare for 'unimaginable' water crisis

Livelihoods in parts of Australia are now at risk from drought worsened by climate change - a predicament more familiar to developing countries


Fire, clashes, one dead at crowded Greek migrant camp on Lesbos

The fire happened at Moria camp which houses about 12,000 people in overcrowded conditions


Countries that make weapons of war foment migration but refuse refugees, Pope Francis says

The pope criticised countries that produce weapons as the Roman Catholic Church marked its World Day of Migrants and Refugees


Queues as far as the eye can see: new fuel shortage hits Yemen

Fuel is needed for water pumps, hospital generators and to transport goods around a country where millions are on the brink of famine


Mexican activists take to streets demanding safe, legal abortions

Abortion is considered a crime in all but two states in Mexico


Mexico busts human smuggling ring operating in Cancun, Mexico City airports

The suspects received migrants from Asia and South America who were then transported by bus to the border with the U.S.


Opinion

OPINION: What the lack of access to safe abortion means for migrant women

Even in countries where abortion is legal, there are still barriers that disproportionately affect migrant women



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