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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.

Beauty myths

In a society obsessed with beauty, millions of dollars and hundreds of hours are ploughed into the pursuit of flawless looks. But what is the psychology of beauty?

Empowering women

Despite making up half of the world’s population, women represent 70 per cent of the global poor. We take a look at one initiative lifting women out of poverty.

Overseas adoptions set to get easier for Aussies

New laws will make adopting children from other countries a much easier process for Australians.

New York woman gives cuddles for cash

Meet the Big Apple’s first professional cuddler. For a mere $80 an hour, Ali C. will spoon and snuggle with you in her studio apartment.

Second life

Want to make a change in 2014? MiNDFOOD speaks to eight readers who found the courage to throw in the corporate towel and make their passions a reality.

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.

Dragon dance on Sydney Harbor Bridge

Dragon dance performers usher in the Chinese lunar Year of the Horse in Sydney.

Womanifesto

Women’s rights activists in India have called for a gender-sensitive agenda ahead of this year’s general elections.

Remnants of war

Years after battles are fought and wars won, explosive ordinances and mines remain hidden in fields, forests, roads and footpaths – […]

Geraldine Cox and the Sunrise Children’s Village

We meet the inspirational woman behind the Sunrise Children’s Village & discover why she is ‘begging’ for Cambodian kids.

Afghan women’s rights post-withdrawal

Following the military withdrawal from Afghanistan, now more than ever, we must safeguard Afghan women’s rights, says Amnesty International.

Embarking on the Haj

Millions of Muslims are in Mecca for the annual pilgrimage known as the Haj. We take a look at this sacred journey.

No signs of relief as US leaders still deadlocked on government shutdown

No relief after President Obama met with Congressional leaders to try to break a deadlock that has shut down the US government.

Bullfighting: Adios Matadors?

The future of Spain’s world famous bullfighting looks direr than ever in its three-century-long history.

Abandoned babies given away on Pakistani talk show

A Pakistani talk show has given away two abandoned baby girls during a live television broadcast.

Protecting children in Timor-Leste

Find out how ChildFund is helping children, families and communities in Timor Leste.

Re:START Christchurch

We catch up with the Christchurch Re:START program and find out what else is happening in this resilient city.

World Youth Day 2013 ends on a high note

Rio’s famed Copacabana beach became a massive Catholic campground for the closing event of a world youth festival.

The biggest loser retreat

At a time when obesity is a national epidemic, renowned wellbeing centre operators Golden Door Australia will assist in changing society’s ingrained attitudes with the opening of its new The Biggest Loser Retreat.

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.

Chaos and crashes: Aussies involved in Tour de France farce

Red faces and a series of crashes marred the opening of the 100th Tour de France over the weekend.

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.

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.

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