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Brazil’s new middle class faces plunge back to poverty

Brazil’s new middle class faces plunge back to poverty

Brazilian Monica de Oliveira thought she'd forever left behind those days of worrying about getting her daughter new clothes. As part…
Indonesia motorbike taxis launched for Muslim women

Indonesia motorbike taxis launched for Muslim women

A new motorcycle-taxi service has been launched in Indonesia to cater to Muslim women who have reservations about riding with…
Sadaf Taherian defies Iran on Instagram

Sadaf Taherian defies Iran on Instagram

Being an actress, Sadaf Taherian is barred from entering Iran and could face punishment for appearing in films without a…
Obama doesn’t dye and tell

Obama doesn’t dye and tell

President Barack Obama stood before an audience of students and admitted the obvious: he doesn't dye his hair, unlike some…
McDonald’s operator sued after diners exposed to hepatitis

McDonald’s operator sued after diners exposed to hepatitis

A customer sued the operator of a McDonald's restaurant in Waterloo, New York, on Wednesday after diners were exposed to…
Showing off with second helpings: why men eat more when around women

Showing off with second helpings: why men eat more when around women

When it comes to all the tactics men use to show off to women, eating too much pizza isn't normally…
Study reveals most vacation-deprived and most well-rested countries

Study reveals most vacation-deprived and most well-rested countries

South Koreans have emerged workaholics, while Europeans live the high life. That's according to the latest Expedia survey of worldwide vacation…
David Beckham named People magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’

David Beckham named People magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’

Retired English soccer star David Beckham, an international celebrity both on and off the field, was named People magazine's "Sexiest…
On World Toilet Day, one billion people have nowhere to go

On World Toilet Day, one billion people have nowhere to go

Some 2.4 billion people around the world don't have access to decent sanitation and more than a billion are forced…
World sings, lights up in solidarity with wounded France

World sings, lights up in solidarity with wounded France

Stirring renditions of "La Marseillaise" rang out Saturday from Dublin to New York as global landmarks were bathed in the…
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