Ryanair has moved to ban customers who have received illegal refunds for flights they did...

But activists say that stigma and fear associated with reporting abuse means the real number of case

New health statistics suggest the true number of global deaths attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic i

Media survey across 50 countries shows how China uses incentives and influence to promote a positive

Advocates blame the rise on coronavirus lockdowns and poverty

Security experts say the latest attack by Maoist rebels has forced PM Narendra Modi's right-wing gov

Coronavirus pandemic prompted government to ban concerts and other/entertainment indefinitely to pre

Health experts urge faster rollout of vaccinations

Consumer groups protest, saying authorities need to do more to crack down on both counterfeit alcoho

They're part of a public push to show districts that in-person learning can be done safely during th

Pontiff credits those who have found creative ways to offer music

Poll says better communications would improve learning

Girls also spent more time doing household chores during the lockdown, according to Malala Fund Cham

Job losses, reduced wages, business closures and illness from COVID-19 are taking a toll on millions

COVID-19 testing, PPE, online courses strain budgets already hit by lower enrollment

Germany, France, Italy resorts to stay closed for now, while Austria, Spain, Switzerland allow openi

Homosexuality is illegal in Kenya and activists say many are afraid to report abuse or get medical h

Aid agencies warn rapid closure of camps in during COVID-19 pandemic and near onset of winter will e

German mark bills held in hand

Across US, parents, costumed kids find ways to preserve essence of holiday while also observing rule

148 million Americans plan to mark holiday, despite surge in COVID-19 cases across country

With more than 14 million members making monthly contributions, Kenya's cooperatives offer loans dur

Educators say historical lack of public funding has been made worse by campus shutdowns

While this may be six months of good news for the environment, businesses like hotels, service stati

While this may be six months of good news for the environment, businesses like hotels, service stati

Many of the people who are at high risk from the flu are also at high risk from COVID-19, and should

Teachers say UNICEF should check conditions in impoverished southern African nation where instructor

Data show that the highest-paying one-third of jobs have almost fully recovered from the recession,

OECD predicts 4.5% drop this year, with only China among the biggest economies growing

International panel will make recommendations and possible amendments to rules established in 2005

Finding shelter after a disaster is never easy, but some victims of the storm are saying the coronav

Finding temporary housing after a disaster is never easy, but some victims of the storm are saying t

Charities have stepped-up free water deliveries to poor neighborhoods but, authorities say social di

Kenya's Ministry of Health says it has/received reports of at least 5,000 sexual violence cases/acro

Experts see shadow pandemic' emerging in tandem with lockdowns, job losses and other changes to dai

Evanston, Illinois, among many US cities facing crippling revenue shortfalls

A WHO survey in 103 countries finds an overwhelming number of dental services have been completely o

They say COVID-19 makes test-taking challenging

Experts say in-person education would be too risky in areas where virus is poorly controlled

Starting new is hard enough, but starting with a face mask adds a new dimension

Dining inside a restaurant that hasn't reduced its capacity or safely distanced tables poses the mos

Most U.S. airlines are requiring passengers to wear masks, which can help limit risk

Presidential campaigns find themselves in an unprecedented situation of relying on technology during

As Halimah Nakaayi trains with small groups to prevent the spread of COVID-19, she worries about her

Fake news about the coronavirus can do real harm. Polygraph.info is spotlighting fact-checks from ot

Most of the main opposition parties will boycott the vote because of what they say is Serbian Presid

Many migrant workers have filed claims with labor advocate organizations, citing substandard treatme

More than 850,000 individuals are expected to be affected by the partial shutdown of immigration cou

South Korean cinemas try to lure back audiences in the time of social distancing

Some fear shutdown will be fatal blow to traditional spectacle

Starbucks expects to lose more than $3 billion in revenue in its fiscal third quarter due to the new

All of the states voting on Tuesday encouraged or expanded mail-in balloting as a safe alternative d

They have been helping people infected with the coronavirus, including bringing them to the hospital

Crisis has produced 600% increase in malicious emails

Despite being a hub of gastronomic pursuits much celebrated for its Cajun cuisine, Louisiana ranks n

Despite government's authorizing group worship under distancing and sanitation guidelines, many mosq

Adding to our anxiety, the doctor failed to pick up his phone just when my wife's contractions seeme

The vice president's wife is leading an effort to help people deal with anxiety and other unsettling

While coronavirus has forced schools globally to switch to online learning, in developing countries

While many of us have been sheltering at home during the pandemic, essential workers such as trucker