Attacks on LGBT+ Ugandans seen rising after minister proposes death for gay sex

On Sunday, a gay Rwandan refugee was beaten in Kampala, while on Oct. 13, two transgender women were beaten when they were leaving a nightclub

Ethiopia sees rise in businesses doing good as economy opens up

An estimated 55,000 social enterprises operate in Ethiopia, the second-most populous country in Africa and fastest growing economy in the region


Norway at top, Yemen at bottom of rankings for women's quality of life

While life for women has improved in some 60 countries, it has deteriorated in Yemen and other war-torn nations


Real-time insurance for farm credit helps Kenyans weather drought

Millions of rural households in Kenya rely on agriculture for their income, but a warming climate is bringing more intense and frequent droughts


Indian trafficking cases fall sharply fuelling concern over 'undetected victims'

Figures show around 3,000 human trafficking cases were reported in 2017, a drop of around 60% from 2016


Young at heart: The Spanish town where the old stay fit with Pokemon Go

A group of Spanish pensioners spend up to six hours a day walking the streets of Badalona chasing after digital ghosts, dragons and monsters to stay fit


Exxon, New York prosecutors face off in climate change fraud trial

A lawsuit filed by New York's attorney general last year accused Exxon of defrauding investors out of up to $1.6 billion by hiding the true cost of future climate regulations, which the oil major denies


Kurdish families stuck in crowded schools after fleeing north Syria conflict

According to the United Nations, more than 176,000 have fled their homes since Turkey launched its cross-border offensive


How green is your bond? EU battle lines drawn on investment rules

A battle is expected over whether oil, coal and nuclear fuel can count as "green"


INSIGHT-In hungry Venezuela, food producers step up exports to survive

Even with more products available, Venezuela's hyperinflation means few can afford to buy



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