Life

Manufacturing growth expected to remain low in 2016 – UN report

Photo:Manufacturing of plywood - one of the types of wood-based panels - in Hainan province, Chin

Millions vaccinated against yellow fever in Africa in record time – UN health agency

Photo: As the biggest emergency yellow fever vaccination campaign ever held in Africa gets underw

Mozambique: UN expert warns masterminds of attacks against persons with albinism still at large

Photo:Independent Expert on Albinism Ikponwosa Ero.

In 10 countries with highest out-of-school rates, 40 per cent of children not accessing basic education – UN

Photo:A woman cooks a meal outside in the open air with her three children where she is camping w

Pollution kills as many people as cancer does, UN’s new environment chief warns

Photo:Environmental pollution and degradation can be linked to a growing list of health condition

UN food relief agency needs $48 million for school meals programme in West and Central Africa

Photo:WFP is providing meals to schools in Mali to ensure children get the calories and nutrition

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.