This story includes discussion and descriptions of a child's suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the United States. Sarah ...

On the front lines of war in eastern Congo, a Monitor reporter struggled to make sense of the suffering she witnessed.

Dr. Denis Mukwege, a local pastor and surgeon, is a tireless advocate for women and children suffering through war.

Backed by a coalition of influential funders, including Bank of America, the Central Africa Forest Initiative, the Good ...

Elk are large members of the deer family that are prized by hunters, indigenous communities, and wildlife enthusiasts. These magnificent creatures are plentiful in northern regions of America but do ...

Bhuwan Ribhu didn’t plan to become a child rights activist. But when he saw how many children in India were trafficked he knew he couldn’t stay silent.

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The bells of St. Peter's rang out, signalling that cardinals have elected a new pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge ...

Ronan the sea lion helped prove them wrong CT public health officials fear federal cuts could affect vaccination clinics and ...

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Three decades of observations in Congo -- the only place the endangered ... female bonobos band together to assert their power. These girl groups chased male bonobos out of trees, securing food ...