World Watch

UK gives green light for same-sex marriage

A bill allowing same-sex couples to marry in England and Wales will become law later this week.

Military-style preschool toughens up its students

A Taiwanese kindergarten uses marine drills to strengthen children’s minds and bodies from a young age.

Royal baby’s arrival to put an end to gender speculation

The impending arrival of a royal baby have even the MiNDFOOD office placing bets. Have your say in our online poll.

Royal baby hype reaches fever pitch

With the birth of William and Kate’s baby imminent, it’s not just other expectant mothers getting excited about July’s royal arrivaL.

Ramadan: the facts

While scenes of Muslims praying inundate world news this month, we go in search of the facts about Ramadan and why it is such an important event for Islamic communities.

Wimbledon Highlights

All the celebrity action from the stands and most memorable moments from this year’s Wimbledon.

Pope Francis urges priests to drive ‘humble’ cars

Priests should buy humble cars and not be afraid to renew the old, Pope Francis has argued.

Profanity earns place in German dictionary

An English profanity has been included in the latest edition of Germany’s prestigious dictionary.

Superman flies in California

Life-sized remote controlled superheroes soar through the air in southern California.

Mexico’s first mariachi school opens its doors

Mexico City’s first Mariachi school seeks to elevate the music of the strolling bands to a whole new level.

Obama peers out Nelson Mandela’s jail cell window

The President and his family visit Robben Island prison where Mandela spent 18 years of his 27-year prison sentence.

China’s great space ambitions

Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth this week touching down after a successful 15-day mission, the country’s fifth space exploration since 2003. We take a look in pictures at the super-power’s great space ambitions.

Michelle Obama pays tribute to Nelson Mandela

On her first-ever trip to Dakar, First Lady Michelle Obama calls on students to honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy.

Rudd defeats Gillard to become Australia’s new PM

Australia’s ruling Labor Party elected formed leader Kevin Rudd as prime minister, ousting Julia Gillard from her post.

South Africans fear for Mandela

South Africans react to the news that former president Nelson Mandela’s condition has deteriorated to critical.

One in three women will suffer violence in their lifetime

Over one third of women around the world will experience violence during their lifetime.

Brazilians don’t want World Cup

Thousands have protested in Brazil against rising costs associated with hosting next year’s FIFA World Cup tournament.

Obama opens up about his absent father

US President Barack Obama marks Father’s Day with candid reflections on growing up with a single parent.

Britain prepares for royal baby

The Duchess of Cambridge has made her final royal appearance before giving birth to the first child and the next heir to the British throne.

Turkish riots continue

Turkish officials say they will consider a referendum on plans for a park at the centre of violent demonstrations, the worst in decades, but protesters remain cynical.

The gift of water

Without water life would cease to exist, yet around one in nine people worldwide lack access to clean water.

Queen celebrates coronation anniversary

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth marks the 60th anniversary of her coronation with a service in Westminster Abbey, along with other royals and dignitaries. We take a look back at some original footage.

Light Up a Life

One organisation is helping to light up communities in the third world by providing them with solar-powered lighting.

Grooms at France’s first gay wedding say “oui”

Vincent Autin and Bruno Boileau exchange vows in France’s first same-sex wedding.

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