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Rebooting food: Finding new ways to feed the future
UK May refuses to relax N.Ireland abortion rules
Colombian peace deal critic to face fiery leftist in runoff
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Investing in hope-the US billionaire seeking to combat joblessness Lee Mannion
South Africa aims for 'zero carbon' buildings in green push Munyaradzi Makoni
UK May refuses to relax N.Ireland abortion rules
Colombian peace deal critic to face fiery leftist in runoff
Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida
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Are the global goals doomed to fail without better open data?

Lack of data is hindering progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals
Danielle Nierenberg and Emily Payne Food Tank

To fight climate change, policymakers should turn to food

While the current system makes food cheaper and more accessible, the unaccounted for damage on both the environment and human health comes at a far greater cost down the line
Marjan Minnesma Urgenda

Why we're taking the Dutch government to court over climate change

Going to court was not a decision that we took lightly. But if governments continue to ignore their commitments to act, we will continue to hold their feet to the fire
Tawfik Al-Khatib Sana'a University

One doctor’s story of preventing blindness in civil war

My country is one where people leave their homes in the morning not knowing whether they will come back safely

Humanitarian

From major disaster, conflicts and under-reported stories, we shine a light on the world’s humanitarian hotspots. more
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Sex scandal in the aid sector
Labelled sorcerers, Cameroonian kids with rare disease face death
Rebooting food: Finding new ways to feed the future
In Mosul, young volunteers help bring city back to life
Spain rescues over 500 migrants in Mediterranean
Dozens killed in Cameroon's restive Anglophone region

Property Rights

We put the spotlight on how land and property rights can empower communities worldwide. more
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Water scarcity and conflict
Lebanon tells Syria development law could hinder refugees' return
Deadly disputes over land, environment in India's wealthiest state
Spirituality in the suburbs - the London district uniting faiths
Dozens killed in clashes between Somali regions in land dispute
Cheap rides at risk in drive to clean up Southeast Asia streets

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Climate change and cities
South Africa aims for 'zero carbon' buildings in green push
Rebooting food: Finding new ways to feed the future
Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida
Two people dead, three missing in Oman after cyclone
Unmapped roads raise risk to Southeast Asian rainforests

Women's Rights

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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International Women's Day 2018
UK May refuses to relax N.Ireland abortion rules
Ireland quietly comes to terms with change after abortion vote
Barbados elects first female PM in opposition landslide
Ireland ends abortion ban as "quiet revolution" transforms country
Sunshine and slavery for young Brits doing party jobs

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The art of catching fog
Beyond glitz and glamour, Lebanese transgender model breaks taboos
Urban nomads: Mongolian herders face cultural, climate challenge
Widows and rebel wives rebuild war-scarred Uganda
Falling Freetown
Louis' story: child soldier to role model

Trafficking

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Trafficking and modern day slavery
Brexit may help child traffickers cross UK borders
Sunshine and slavery for young Brits doing party jobs
Daily violence, sex abuse in Walmart's Asian suppliers
Migrants escape from captors in Libyan smuggling hub
U.S. bans imports of slave-picked cotton from Turkmenistan

Food

We explore the challenges of ending hunger and malnutrition as food production adjusts to a warming world. more
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Rebooting food
Rebooting food: Finding new ways to feed the future
Mexico stumbles in race against global obesity time-bomb
In Britain, chefs stir up food waste revolution in the kitchen
Denunciation of starvation as war weapon needs tough enforcement
UN urges coalition to speed Yemen imports, avoid starvation

Social Innovation

We highlight businesses putting the interests of people and/or the environment first. more
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Climate
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Investing in hope-the US billionaire seeking to combat joblessness
World's wealthy investing more in companies that care
California executives mentor companies helping migrants and slaves
Saving the planet...one dumpling at a time
How social entrepreneurs are tackling the criminal justice system

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