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The refugee crisis you’ve never heard of – and why it’s about to get worse

Kenya has said it will close the world’s largest and oldest refugee camp, leaving hundreds and thousands of people with nowhere to go.

3 times women shut down sexism in politics

French female politicians have had enough of sexual harassment and have spoken out. Here are three other times women have had to shut down sexism in politics.

The US has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world. Why?

Women in the US are more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than their counterparts in China or Saudi Arabia.

4 companies helping rebuild conflict-ridden countries

Using innovative business models, companies are helping war-torn and fragile communities recover.

4 trends that will define the future of US foreign policy

US foreign policy affects you, wherever you live. From oil prices to economic reforms, these are the trends that will drive it over the coming years.

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Obama's message to Britain's voters: say no to a Brexit

On his visit to Britain, Obama has called on British voters to stay in the EU, and vote no to a Brexit,

5 charts that reveal how bad child inequality is in the rich world

Some of the richest countries in the world are failing their children, with unacceptable levels of inequality.

Two years after Chibok, Boko Haram is still terrorizing Nigeria

It's been two years since Boko Haram kidnapped 276 Nigerian schoolgirls, and since then little progress has been made.

The simple reason for the gender pay gap: work done by women is still valued less

As women move into male-dominated fields, the pay falls, research shows.

Christine Lagarde: Women need ‘skin as thick as a crocodile’ to make it to top

Christine Lagarde shares advice for making it in a man's world.

Think the nuclear threat ended with the Cold War? You’re wrong

Experts have warned that nuclear weapons are one of the biggest threats to international security.

Soccer has a sexism problem – and these World Cup winners are doing something about it

Five of America's top female soccer players are determined to kick inequality out of the sport.

How business is sticking up for LGBT rights

North Carolina's controversial anti-LGBT law has not gone down well with US business leaders.

Not everything is ‘man-made’: 13 amazing inventions you can thank women for

For centuries, women inventors have been relegated to the dustbin of history. It's about time we started celebrating them.