Life

At start of World Water Week, UNICEF highlights how women and girls lose valuable time and opportunities collecting water

Photo:Girls carry water through a field after rain at a site of displaced civilians in Diffa, Nig

UN cultural agency hails creation of world’s largest marine protected area

Photo: The marine reserve Papahanaumokuakea in Hawaii.

California Legislature Approves Historic Legislation to End Orca Captivity

Washington, DC, August 26, 2016

'Good Dog' Usually Does the Trick

Aug. 28, 2016

Many dogs prefer praise from their owners over food, researchers report.

UK: Labour pledge return of education maintenance allowance and maintenance grant

26 August 2016

Youth unemployment set to rise for first time in three years – UN labour agency

Photo: Young factory workers producing shirts in Accra, Ghana.

Citing UN’s moral responsibility, Ban pledges support to Haiti in overcoming cholera epidemic

19 August 2016

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS DECRY RADICAL ATTACKS ON ANTI-SMOG PROTECTIONS

Photo:A coalition of green groups and health advocates refutes polluters’ discredited arguments a

Mass vaccination campaign to protect millions against yellow fever in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo

16 August 2016

Ethiopia will need urgent global support in race to prepare for main planting season – UN

Photo: A farmer near Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, tilling the soil with cattle and plough before the plan