Who’s rushing? The Chinese Long March 5 rocket lifts off.
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Dreams of new footprints on the moon are more about domestic politics than foreign policy.
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The writing was on the wall for the international development secretary as soon as she got on that aeroplane.
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A new study provides a more nuanced understanding of the role food plays in healthy eating and family life.
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How can we sort out the crisis of contemporary democracy?
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Do you ever feel that you’re just not good enough for your job?
I’m going to need another coffee.
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To watch the Trump presidency unfold is to behold the crumbling of a political culture.
An earlier get together.
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Mutual benefits beckon.
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A year ago UK universities introduced big changes in the way they deal with harassment. It was an important step, but there’s more to do.
Bibi! Fancy seeing you here!
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When the DfID minister held secret meetings with government officials while on holiday, she seems to have forgotten about her quest to stamp out dodgy dealings in development spending.
Nationalist Buddhist monk Wirathu is the spiritual leader of the anti-Muslim movement in Myanmar.
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Ten years after the Saffron Revolution in Myanmar, some Theravāda Buddhist monks are now preaching violence against Muslim or Hindu minorities in the name of “holy war”.
Grandma time.
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New research shows just how key grandparents are to childcare.
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Social workers are there to help, not to rip families apart.
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Several key figures travelled to Soviet Russia in its early days to witness the socialist state in action.
Women clergy in the Church of England.
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Women clergy are still fighting a battle for acceptance in the church.
Under UK law, children’s anonimity is not entirely guaranteed.
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A loophole robs children of their right to privacy, exposing them to long-term consequences.
Russian refugees in Europe after the evacuation of Odessa, Ukraine, in 1919.
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The certificate gave a new form of international protection to stateless Russian and Armenian refugees.
The aftermath of the attack in Manhattan, October 31 2017.
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With several terror attacks committed by Uzbeks abroad in 2017, one of the world’s harshest regimes is coming under scrutiny.
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Bahrain convene to discuss their common enemy.
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There are strong signs that Riyadh has begun a campaign to promote regime change. But the Saudi strategy appears to be backfiring.
Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon is in a quandary.
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Barcelona has become the test case for separatists Europe over.
Police culture under the spotlight.
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Angiolini review calls for fundamental changes to police practice in the 21st century.
Might even be room for everyone.
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The latest reform plan doesn’t really deal with some fundamental issues.
Oh, this is just how we do things.
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Intimidating, archaic, crumbling. The building that houses MPs is part of the problem when they abuse their power.
Michael Fallon has resigned as defence minister over allegations against him.
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If ever there was a time to think seriously about whether parliament represents the people, it’s now.
Alf Dubs with Ishmael, a young Syrian refugee, at an event to mark a year since the Calais ‘jungle’ camp was shut.
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Young people need help to overcome discrimination, stigmatisation and isolation.
Catalonia’s deposed president fled to Belgium after the charges against him were revealed.
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After declaring independence, regional leaders stand accused of rebellion, sedition and embezzlement. But what does that mean?