Environment

Pak can't afford to risk its future by being ill-prepared for floods: UN

Pakistan must spend millions of dollars on rebuilding areas devastated by the floods to avoid massive loss of life and jobs in future, a top United Nations official has said.

AFGHANISTAN: Floods, heavy snow kill 25 in two weeks

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In DR Congo, a Bridge Proves Key to Lower Food Prices

* The rehabilitation of a dilapidated bridge has led to lower food prices and a significant gain in travel time, boosting business efficiency

Seafood sustainability recipe needed as increased fish demand collides with failing fisheries

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As demand increases, the number of wild caught fisheries that could safely yield more has...