Many are finding it impossible to pay school fees for their malnourished children or to get medicines for ailing family members, writes Dilnaz Boga.
As excessive extraction makes water a scarce resource, the struggle of Imidir can give a glimpse into a future where the choice must be made between industry and community, writes Kevin Buckland.
After enduring decades of repression, Burma’s citizens have granted the NLD government an extended honeymoon.
Kenya’s co-operative movement now accounts for 45 per cent of the country’s GDP.
34-year-old former Somali refugee elected to the House of Representatives.
The determination of thousands of teachers in Canada has finally paid off, writes Janet Nicol.
An update on the notorious Bagua case.
Why it isn't necessarily an unmitigated boon for the poor.
Richard Swift considers the Trump effect on Canada's prime minister.
They may be good for the environment, but not for those mining the cobalt needed to manufacture their batteries, writes Neil Thompson.
Iris Gonzales reflects on the Philippine president's controversial war on drugs.
Peter Kenworthy on a striking success for wine workers.
Richard Swift on the Moroccan leader.
Giedre Steikunaite reports on problems for pacfists in Europe.