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In 1965, a majority of the world survived on less than 2,000 calories a day per person. Now, 61 percent of people worldwide have access to 2,500 or more calories each day.

The $31.3 billion given by wealthy nations, aid groups, charities, large foundations and others in 2013 reflects the shifting mix of donors backing international health projects, an analysis suggests.

Global warming has so far seen a gradual rise in average temperatures. But that may change, with extreme variations. And poor countries could bear the brunt of it.

Some Jacksonville City Council members are hoping a proposed affordable housing plan will mean more jobs and energy efficient homes in the city. “I’m…

A judge ruled Monday that security forces surrounding the home of Bobi Wine, who lost a disputed election to President Yoweri Museveni, must leave. It's not clear if the ruling will be obeyed.

Updated May 3, 2021 at 5:22 PM ETPresident Biden announced on Monday that the administration is raising the cap on refugee admissions to 62,500 for this…

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta are among about two dozen world leaders who have…

Wearing a face mask will continue to be a requirement at airports, aboard commercial flights and on other public transportation around the country through…

Updated at 2:10 p.m. ETThe first wave of coronavirus vaccines from the COVAX initiative are now reaching their destinations. Ghana became the first…

Update as of 8:15 AM Monday: The National Hurricane Center has identified two new areas of potential tropical development. An area of low pressure...