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COL Report: Why is India a world leader in farmer suicides?

Image of Indian farmers are facing diminishing returns on their crops and have nowhere to turn for help.

Since the beginning of this year, six farmers in the Wayanad district of the Indian state of Kerala, have committed suicide. The suicides ... continue reading

SPECIAL: Rape used as weapon in Burma

Image of These Burmese rebels are not just fighting for their freedom, fighting to protect their women and daughters.

It is one of the world's most cruel tools of subjugation -- rape. Rape has been used throughout history, and continues to be used around ... continue reading

What are the Chinese doing in Africa?

Image of China is developing agricultural projects in Africa to produce food for their ever-growing population.

China denies that it has colonial designs on Africa. Last week, Beijing officially denied that China has plans to assert itself over Africa ... continue reading

Tough times for saffron and silk in Kashmir

Image of Genuine saffron is labor intensive and expensive, leading to the promotion of imitation saffron products.

Times are tough for the saffron and silk producers of the Kashmir valley. Both industries are labor intensive and are losing land and ... continue reading

Nepal's PLA: from guerillas to motherhood

Image of The women of the PLA will have an especially difficult time adjusting to civilian life after years of serving as guerrilla soldiers.

When the People's Liberation Army of Nepal (PLA) took arms against the monarchy, they enlisted hundreds of women into their ranks. Many of ... continue reading

UNICEF program provides school to plantation kids

Image of Schools like these are saving children from lives of hard labor.

In Malaysia, some lucky children are being given the opportunity for an education thanks to the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF). KUALA LUMPOR, ... continue reading

SPECIAL REPORT: China issues white paper on poverty reduction

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Governments issue white paper reports all the time but when China, home to 1.3 billion people issues such a report, the world takes notice. ... continue reading

Afghans survey too good to be true

Image of Despite the survey's results, many Afghans still find daily life difficult, and view the current government as a modest improvement over the Taliban.

An Afghan survey funded by a US agency gives the Afghan  government a whopping 73 percent approval rating among the population. Very ... continue reading

Indian TV show highlights Arab abuse of migrants

Image of Migrant Indian workers face many difficulties and turned to one another for support in the Gulf countries.

An Indian TV show focusing on the plight of missing migrant workers is gaining popularity throughout that part of the world. NEW DELHI, ... continue reading

Death toll from historic Thailand flooding now over 500

Image of Pets are often overlooked in natural disasters, but they are imperiled as much as people in Thailand's historic floods.

Historic flooding in Thailand has now claimed more than 500 lives, and pools of polluted water are threatening many of Bangkok's 50 ... continue reading

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