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Kate shows off baby bump at scout parade

Despite being six months pregnant, the Duchess of Cambridge shows no signs of slowing down – even increasing her charitable work.

London marathoners dedicate run to Boston

London racers observed a moment of silence, before their run on Sunday, in memory of the Boston marathon bombing victims.

Anti-Thatcher protesters turn their back on funeral procession

During Margaret Thatchers funeral, a small group of protesters hold up placards against the former PM and turn their backs on the funeral procession.

Living sustainably

Ahead of next month’s World Environment Day, Sarah Johnston from the Australian Conservation Foundation explains how we can live more sustainably and points out the key areas that need to be addressed.

Gay Australians set to head to New Zealand to wed

New Zealand’s parliament has voted to legalise same-sex marriage, a move that will see many Australians couples to travel across the Tasman to formalise their unions.

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…

Social media guiding the way for Boston blasts relief efforts

Boston locals are turning to social media to help those in need after yesterday’s deadly bomb attacks rocked their city.

Saudi women could drive country to economic prosperity

The nephew of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has made a case for women drivers in his country, arguing that it makes economic sense.

Michelle Obama wades into gun debate

As a general rule, First Ladies focus on very neutral issues, but this week Michelle Obama has weighed in on the US gun control debate, with a personal speech in her hometown of Chicago.

Britain shaped by Thatcher’s “Iron Lady” legacy

We take a look at the “Iron Lady” who transformed Britain and inspired conservatives around the world during her 11 years in power.

Malala launches girls education charity

Celebrity donations have helped to launch the Malala Fund, a charity that will support the education of up to 40 girls in Pakistan.

Taking motherhood into their own hands

A female-only village in a very traditional Vietnam is upending centuries-old traditions and redefining parenthood.

Red equality symbol in support of gay marriage goes viral

Millions of social media users have been sharing a simple red logo to show their support for gay marriage this week.

Lennox calls for end to violence against women

Renowned singer and activist, Annie Lennox has drawn up a petition to end gender violence against women in South Africa.

Alabama school bans ‘Easter’

Students at an elementary school in the United States have been banned from using the word “Easter”, all in the name of religious diversity.

Cyprus bailout talks underway

All eyes are on Cyprus as the small island nation awaits news of its economic fate, having become the latest casualty of the debt-wrought Eurozone.

Gillard Apologises For Forced Adoptions

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard apologises for the country’s forced adoption policy between 1950-1970. Julie Noce reports.

It’s back to school for Malala Yousafzai

15-year-old Malala Yousafzai has returned to the classroom for the first time since she was shot in the head on her way home from school in Pakistan.

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Bangladesh’ brothels

MiNDFOOD writer Joanna Tovia has just returned from an emotional trip to Bangladesh with Save the Children Fund. There she encountered the horrific lives of women and their children who are sold as sex workers to Asia’s largest brothel.

New Pope Delivers First Blessing

Pope Francis, the former Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, has delivered his first blessing as successor of Benedict XVI.

In the footsteps of the cardinal

Vatican TV releases a recreation of the passage the cardinals will take as they arrive at the conclave to elect the next pope.

Syrian Refugee Tide Hits One Million Mark

We take a look in pictures at life in the refugee camps as the Syrians refugee crisis reaches the one million milestone, after two years of civil war & conflict.

Ending violence against women

Today, as we commemorate International Women’s Day, we are being asked to acknowledge the acts of violence still committed against women everywhere.

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