Horn of Africa faces most ‘catastrophic’ food insecurity in decades, warns WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday that the Greater Horn of Africa is experiencing one of the worst hunger crises of the...
Three UN-appointed independent human rights experts returned from Ethiopia on Tuesday after working to negotiate access to areas important for investigations. Read the full story,...
The landmark truce in Yemen, which has been holding since April, has been renewed for an additional two months through 2 October, UN Special...
How slow and steady lionfish win the race against fast prey
Lionfish certainly aren’t the fastest predators on the reef, but new research suggests that they can catch swift prey through pure tenacity, gliding slowly...
Biogas Production Awaits Greater Incentives in Cuba
HAVANA, Aug 02 (IPS) – Standing in front of a blue flame on her stove, getting ready to brew coffee, Mayra Rojas says the...
Slow food, Accelerating Biodiversity in the Field and On Our Plates
BULAWAYO, Aug 02 (IPS) – Edward Mukiibi was forced to do agriculture at school as punishment for misbehaviour. Read the full story, “Slow food,...
Doubts Raised Over Conditions of Mexicos Mangroves
SINANCHÉ, Mexico, Aug 02 (IPS) – Two extremes of coastal development can be found side-by-side in the small community of San Crisanto, in the...
Two black holes merged despite being born far apart in space
Signals buried deep in data from gravitational wave observatories imply a collision of two black holes that were clearly born in different places. Almost...
While more than three quarters of all adults living with HIV are receiving some kind of treatment, the number of children doing so, stands...
MONTREAL, Aug 02 (IPS) – The 24th International AIDS Conference is taking place in Montreal, July 29 to August 2.This week, the global HIV...
WHO scales up Ebola readiness in 22 countries across three continents 
Ukraine: Civilian casualty rates among ‘deadliest’ in years, as energy attacks intensify 
As disasters mount, next UN climate summit faces a test of trust 
Gaza: 340 children killed despite ceasefire agreement – UNICEF