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Study evaluates population-wide testing, early treatment for HIV prevention

A study in South Africa and Zambia will assess whether house-to-house voluntary HIV testing and prompt treatment of HIV infection, along with other proven HIV prevention measures, can substantially reduce the number of new...

World Bank Announces Increased Support for Rural Development in Solomon Islands

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$3 million grant in additional financing for the Solomon Islands Rural Development Program (RDP), which will continue to support community-led projects for priorit...

With Syria’s neighbours ‘stretched to the limit,’ UN refugee chief urges greater support

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Thousands of people flowed from Syria across the Peshkhabo...

Indonesia: Australian Leader’s Visit Should Promote Rights

Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott should ensure that the rights of asylum seekers and migrants are respected in any agreements with the Indonesian government. Abbott is slated to meet with Indonesian President Susilo...