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Ministers ‘never to remain silent again’ on sexual harassment

Seventeen former French cabinet ministers say they will never “remain silent again” about aggressive sexual behaviour by male colleagues. The 17 […]

Landslide victory for democracy in Myanmar

Myanmar’s most democratic elections in 25 years look to have delivered a landslide victory to the party led by Nobel […]

Jamie Oliver calls on MP’s to “be bold” on sugar tax

Jamie Oliver calls on David Cameron to “be brave” and impose sugar tax, showing big business “who is boss”.

Harsher family violence bill introduced in Queensland

“It’s clear that more needs to be done or things need to be done differently”, Yvette D’Ath

Greeks react to hung parliament

Some Greek residents in Athens are unsurprised by hung parliament, while others are pleased with the possibility of a new coalition government, the exact opposite of market sentiments.

Birth of a nation

The Beehive is one of New Zealand’s most distinguished buildings – but as parliamentary historian Dr John E Martin reveals, its journey from a design on a napkin to iconic status has been met with considerable challenges. MiNDFOOD reports.

Canada defies “ignorant” EU

Canadian parliamentarians tucked into a meal of seal meat this week to defy both animal rights activists and the European Union, which has banned imports of seal products, reports MiNDFOOD.

Red shirt protesters to target Thai military base

Anti-government protesters in Bangkok plan to march to a military base today to step up pressure on Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to dissolve parliament and call fresh elections, MiNDFOOD reports.

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