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Ripe for the Picking

Head to one of the many farms around New Zealand that allow you to pick your own produce.

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Northern lights put on best ever show over Sweden

Stargazers in Sweden have filmed what they describe as “the most intense Northern Lights display” in recent years.

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Korean families prepare to meet relatives across border

Separated family members in North and South Korea prepare to meet relatives during reunions set to take place later this week.

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Double trouble

A small northern Indian village has put itself on the map thank’s to its large population of twins. Interestingly, the twin phenomena affects both humans and animals alike…

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Flights to get more turbulent

Travelling across the North Atlantic could get a lot bumpier in the future thanks to climate change, according to scientists.

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Book Club of the month: April 2013

Meet our book club of the month, Desperate Readers as they review ‘Nothing to Envy’ a book that delves into the lives of North Koreans.

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GALLERY: Santa Claus is coming to town

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US braces for Hurricane Sandy

After bypassing Florida, Sandy is churning towards the northeast coast of the US and is expected to bring extreme rain and flooding.

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How to Make – Chermoula

Chermoula is spicy sauce with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and warm spices. It will brighten up almost any meal.

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Scores killed in North Korea floods

North Korea’s state media reports that 88 people have been killed in floods brought on by heavy downpours.

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Raw Wildlife Encounters

Eco-tourism in Sumatra, Indonesia, is helping to keep orangutans safe and happy. These kind, gentle tree-dwellers share many similarities with humans, including being fiercely protective of their babies. Ian Singleton, director of conservation at Pan-Eco housing, has been working to build a new nursery to look after orangutan orphans in North Sumatra. Visit the babies with tour company Raw Wildlife Encounters. MiNDFOOD reports.

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Here today, Gone tomorrow

A new book highlighting the threat of climate change to more than 100 places around the globe is encouraging people to visit them before it’s too late.
You can buy the book online at 100places.com/en

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