Swiss voters back anti-homophobia law, projection shows

Conservative Switzerland, unlike many of its western European neighbours, does not yet have laws that specifically protect lesbians, gays and bisexuals from discrimination

'Parasite' reflects deepening social divide in South Korea

Film's message resonates with many who identify themselves as 'dirt spoons', those born to low-income families who have all but given up on owning a decent house or climbing the social ladder


Satellite data brings farming advice to remote areas of Zimbabwe

When roads are bad and extension agents few, technology can help get farmers the information they need to deal with climate shifts and other threats, backers say


Weinstein rape trial shows #MeToo accusers should prepare for courtroom grilling

The Weinstein case is a milestone for the #MeToo movement, in which women have accused powerful men in business, entertainment, media, and politics of sexual misconduct


Flights axed and floods feared as Storm Ciara clobbers Europe

Heavy rain and winds of more than 90 miles an hour have forced the cancellations of flights, train services and sports matches


Top lithium miner seeks to monitor water scarcity in parched Chile salt flat

The battle for water in Chile's salt flats has intensified, and residents and environmental groups worry that mining of lithium and copper is damaging regional ecosystem


Heavy rains bring both relief and new dangers to bushfire-hit Australia

The weekend drenching represents the biggest sustained run of rainfall in Sydney and surrounding areas for 30 years


Girl's drowning sparks water riot in thirsty S.African township

Officials fear riots like that seen at Qwaqwa could be a sign of worsening climate-linked instability to come, as dams and water pipes deteriorate and urban populations mushroom


Opinion

OPINION: City leaders need to rise to the climate change challenge

As national governments struggle to agree on climate action, city leaders need to show they can rise to the challenge


OPINION: City leaders must prioritize climate resilience of vulnerable communities

More than 880 million people worldwide now live in informal settlements, which often lack even basic services like electricity and clean water



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