Malaysia to charge second glove maker over poor worker accommodation
Malaysia officials conducted a raid on the glove-making factory where they found workers living in cramped, dirty shipping containers behind the premises
Hundreds of Syrians flee Lebanon camp as tents torched
Lebanon has over one million Syrian refugees and many Syrians have long been migrant workers and a main source of cheap labour
Hungry for change: Faulty food systems laid bare by COVID-19 and climate crises
The pandemic has made it harder for farmers - already grappling with climate extremes - to sell their harvests, while rising poverty pushes more city residents to use food banks
Argentina church asks lawmakers to search their hearts ahead of abortion vote
Bishop Oscar Ojea, prominent religious figure and outspoken opponent of abortion, suggested a "no" vote was supported by "medical science and law"
In Christmas message curbed by COVID-19, pope calls on nations to share vaccines
Francis said that profits must not overtake humanity in the scrabble for COVID-19 vaccines as he gave a virtual Xmas service
FACTBOX-Japan's green growth strategy to help achieve carbon neutral goal
Japan is targeting green industries to boost growth - here are the key planks of the plan
Japan aims to eliminate gasoline vehicles by mid-2030s, boost green growth
The new climate action plan aims to generate $1.8 trillion annual returns by 2050
Pope urges help for poor at low-key Christmas Eve Mass curbed by COVID
Francis said Christmas should make everyone reflect on 'injustice towards so many of our brothers and sisters' instead of pursuing 'our endless desire for possessions'
Kenyan doctors end strike over inadequate PPE, delayed pay
After regional protests, Kenyan doctors across the country have gone on countrywide strike over a lack of PPE and benefits
Thousands of migrants left without shelter after Bosnia camp burned down
About 10,000 migrants from Asia, the Middle East and North Africa are stuck without shelter in Bosnia as politicians argue over where to house them