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This refugee is running to be Somalia’s first female president

Is this incredible woman the future of Somalia?

Taiwan’s new leading lady

Taiwan’s new president, Tsai Ing-wen, is breaking down glass ceilings, becoming the first woman to lead the island country.

‘Gayby Baby’ banned from being screened in Sydney School

Burwood Girls High School has been banned from showing documentary on gay parenting despite receiving no complaints from parents.

George Clooney is in a good place right now

George Clooney on politics, the 24 hour news cycle and his very happy marriage

Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Selina Meyer, Hillary Clinton and her biggest fan

Julia Louis-Dreyfus: As a working mother, which I’ve been my whole life, I’d say, you’ve got to give yourself a break across the board, okay?

Former Australian PM, Malcom Fraser, dies aged 84

Australia’s former Prime Minister, Malcolm Fraser, has died aged 84. We take a look at his lasting legacy for the nation.

Should Indonesia reciprocate for foreign aid by sparing Bali nine pair?

A new call for the clemency of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran says it would be a fair exchange for Australia’s billion-dollar tsunami aid.

Primary trials begin in Liberia for Ebola Vaccine

In the latest advancement in the fight against Ebola in West Africa, a trial vaccine has been delivered to a secret location in Liberia.

Michelle Obama visits Saudi Arabia forgoes headscarf

The United States first lady has caused a media frenzy after choosing not to adhere to the strict dress code for women whilst visiting Saudi Arabia.

The psychology of terrorism

What makes someone vulnerable to the lure of extremism? Learn why some are drawn to such behaviour.

Cringeworthy moments & highlights from the G20 Summit

Cringeworthy moments and highlights of the weekend’s G20 Summit in Brisbane.

Are politics in Angelina Jolie’s future?

Academy award winning actress Angelina Jolie is open to pursuing a life in politics, diplomacy or public service.

Liberians hit back at Ebola stigma

As Ebola panic spreads across the US, a social media campaign by Liberians hopes to end the stigma and prejudice.

Mass “kiss-in” held in support of lesbian couple

A ‘kiss-in’ was staged in a department store in the UK, after a lesbian couple was told their public affection was “disgusting”.

Nigerians demand release of 200 kidnapped schoolgirls

Six months after the abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls by Islamist militants, Nigerians protest near the president’s home.

Emma Watson, feminism’s latest ambassador

Actress Emma Watson is calling on women and men alike to reclaim ‘feminism’ for the good of all.

Young British Muslims hit back

A group of young British Muslims have launched a YouTube and Twitter campaign #NotInMyName to condemn ISIS terrorism.

Couples re-enact Times Square kiss to celebrate V-Day

Veterans kiss wives to reenact ‘Times Square Kiss’ and discuss lessons learned from WWII on V-Day commemorations.

Plight of the Yazidis

Thousands of Yazidis seek refuge on Mount Sinjar as Islamic State militants threaten to kill them all, and have already killed at least 500.

Exhaustion and slumber amidst conflict

As the unrest continues, people from both sides get some much needed rest wherever they can.

Mythbuster quiz: Refugees and Asylum Seekers

We expose some of the common myths and misconceptions surrounding refugees and asylum seekers, this World Refugee Day – June 20.

Protests for abducted Nigerian schoolgirls

Dozens of protesters demanded that security forces pursue the search for 200 schoolgirls abducted by Islamist militants more than two weeks ago.

Russians welcome crimea referendum result

Moscow residents welcome a Crimean referendum on seceding from Ukraine, say it is “democracy in action”.

It’s a rich man’s world, Oxfam report shows

The world’s 85 richest people own as much as the poorest half of the world, according to Oxfam’s latest report.

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