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Cool desserts for hot days

While light salads, vegetarian food and lots of liquid might be the order of the day to counter the summer heat, a cool...

28 March 2013 4:47 PM GMT

Rights groups say 50 dead in Sudan fuel riots

Rights groups slammed Sudan on Friday for killing protesters demonstrating against fuel subsidy cuts, saying 50 people...

27 Sep 2013 7:51 AM GMT

MC Pepita, despite her more than 100,000 Facebook followers, says there are still many difficult days. (Photo: AFP)

Trans singers hope to change Brazil's tune on rights

Activists in the country are working hard to change attitudes in the country in order to save lives.

5 Oct 2017 12:03 PM GMT

With Mayor Marcelo Crivella in office, it was the first time in 22 years that city funds were barred from paying for part of the parade. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rio's gay pride marches on despite conservative opposition

Many claim homosexuality is a choice, despite science saying otherwise for over five decades.

20 Nov 2017 4:54 AM GMT

Brazil Oly boss in cops' custody

Prosecutors said Nuzman was detained to give testimony and although not arrested he had his passport confiscated.

6 Sep 2017 7:25 PM GMT

The death of a woman conservancy worker triggered a protest at the Brihanmumbai Muni-cipal Corporation (BMC) office in south Mumbai on Friday.

Death toll from yellow fever triples in Brazil, says WHO

Of 35 confirmed cases, 20 were in Sao Paulo state, which includes South America's largest city, Sao Paulo.

23 Jan 2018 7:02 AM GMT

Performers hold flags with an image of slain councilwoman Marielle Franco during the perform of the Mangueira samba school at the Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Rio carnival acquires a political colour

Rio's carnival concluded with a bang, a final night of partying and political protest.

5 March 2019 11:02 AM GMT

Adela Chu at the San Francisco Carnival

Meeting the queen of carnivals

Meeting Adela Chu was like a dream come true, because I had only read about her in the books of the carnivals.

21 Nov 2016 10:12 PM GMT

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International Bikini Day: Bikini destinations around the globe!

If you are ready for a holiday these places should be on your list.

5 July 2017 10:10 AM GMT

Olympic gold medallist Eliud Kipchoge completed a marathon in super special shoes.

Speed king: 2-hour marathon, a shoe-in soon

The magical shoes may force the athlete to give up his or her natural style.

20 May 2017 9:14 PM GMT

Three girls run and play on what is left of Lake Atescatempa, which has dried up due to drought and high temperatures, in Atescatempa, 174 km southeast of Guatemala City.

In global climate talks, it's always been America first

Negotiations for a new deal saw the US stand firm on its objection to the so-called top-down approach.

18 May 2017 8:24 PM GMT

Justin Bieber's bodyguard slashed cab tyres?

The man was pictured getting out of his car with a knife in hand.

2 April 2017 6:57 PM GMT