REPORTING GLOBAL CHANGE FROM AROUND THE WORLD
WHY IS CHU HUNGRY?His country is filled with maize, yet Chu's belly is distended by hunger. Why, in a world with enough food to feed its entire population twice, some are still starving at the expense of others? By Annabella Stieren
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CASHLESS OR LESS CASHIn 2015, Denmark's government proposed a law to let retailers refuse payments in cash. Worldwide, it was stamped the first step towards a cashless economy. An investigation.
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WE JUST DON'T WANT IT ALL: THE SUCCESS OF RESTRICTIVE DIETSAn analysis of the growing obsession with the perfect body and the perfect diet. What makes the success of restrictive diets and are they fruitful? By Hanna Valerie Wolf
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THE TRAP OF MASCULINITYIn one in three cases of domestic abuse, the victim is a man. This is not widely accepted. This article goes beyond prejudices to uncover a brutal reality. By Aggelos Andreou
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THE EXTINCTION OF AFRICAN ELEPHANTS:
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I AM A KOREAN ADOPTEEKorean adoptees in Scandinavian countries can be facing identity conflicts. Why is that complicated to solve, specifically in those countries? By Soyoun Park
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THE PRICE OF THE AGE OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY IN BRAZILWhat implications would there be if teens under 18 could be held responsible like adults for their criminal actions? By Pedro Henrique Barreto
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND SCIENTISTS WHO CHEATScientific fraud has been trending in the past few years, putting at risk not only scientists' trustworthiness but also sensitive decisions that need a reliable research basis. Why do scientists cheat? By Draško Vlahović
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THE SHARING ECONOMYIt is already part of our everyday lives, it changes the way we use transportation or do tourism... The phenomenon of the sharing economy is under scrutiny in this article. By Claudia De Meulemeester
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ORGANIC PRODUCTION: FRANCE'S SLOW PROGRESSIn France, agricultural production remains rooted in ideologies of the past. Why is France lagging behind when it comes to organic food? By Amélie Drouet
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DATA PRIVACY: WHY ARE INTERNET USERS WORRIED?Many people feel the need to get off the radar. They consider that putting their information online is unsafe. What drives those beliefs and what can we do about it? By Fernanda Bartels
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STUDENTS WANTEDIn 2012, the Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research received its first students. But of the 100 places offered each year, only half are filled. Behind this Sino-Danish educational project, there are many other geopolitical stakes. By Kristian Andersen
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MADE IN ITALY WHILE MADE BY CHINESEIn the 90s, Prato, a little town not far from Florence in Italy, saw a wave of Chinese immigration. Different business models rose problems within the fashion industry and "Made in Italy" label. An analysis. By Shulun Huang
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WHY THE YELLOW CRANE WILL STAY UP IN THE AIRSeveral airlines have undergone tragic accidents that have tarnished their reputation, sometimes leading to bankruptcy. After the Germanwings crash, what are the future prospects for Lufthansa? By Franziska Bauer
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FEMINISM: A CHALLENGE TO THE AUTHORITYIn March 2015, government authorities arrest the Feminst Five, causing a worldwide shock. A close examination of Chinese feminism and its struggles.
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NOT SO LETHAL INJECTIONAddiction to heroin is no longer a death sentence. Europe’s heroin addicts are living longer, drifting along the periphery of society. Who are these forgotten people? Why are they the way they are? What can be done? An investigation. By John Ainger
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THE SMILING ASSASSINThe prime minister of New Zealand, John Key, and his government have had their share of scandals. Yet Key's reputation remains quite intact. Why does he keep being so popular? By Feilidh O'Dwyer
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FORGET ABOUT WELFARE MAGNETSMore refugees have come to Europe in the last year than anytime since the Second World War. What attracts them to particular countries rather than others? Welfare magnets are not the thing. An investigation. By Ole Krogsgaard
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