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Homophobia: New generation signals change
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Text messaging can be a powerful tool for aid workers trying to help after a disaster -- when used in the right way
British academic Elisabeth Kendall writes about her recent travels to Yemen’s remote and dangerous Mahra region
Extreme weather can be a distant worry – until a river of floodwater comes rushing through your own door
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