In the mid-1970s, an association in Kerala made this unorthodox proposal to the Indian government, reviving an idea whose ...

Cash transfers to vulnerable households have long been a topic of debate among development practitioners. While these ...

S ince leaving hospital in December, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula (pictured), has cut a smart figure. Brazil’s ...

Middle-class retirees relying solely on Social Security may struggle financially, with average benefits close to the poverty ...

which is called Bolsa Familia (Portuguese for Family Allowance), helps 21 million families in Brazil or about a quarter of the population. To be eligible, a family must live below the poverty line ...

André Corrêa do Lago, the experienced Brazilian diplomat and climate negotiator appointed this week, told the Financial Times ...

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has mocked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP leaders' holy dip at Maha Kumbh in Uttar ...

The executive order was among several the president signed meant to steer American schools and universities to adopt ...

In Argentina, land of cattle ranches known for its succulent beef steaks and barbecue grills, chicken now rules supreme.

Anne Klein will launch its spring ad campaign Monday featuring model Daiane Sodre and fashion influencer Anisha Gurung.

Tuberculosis (TB), one of the leading infectious killers in Brazil and other low- and middle-income countries, is closely linked to poverty. "We know that TB is driven by poverty, but until now ...