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Mother comes face-to-face with kidnapper who stole her baby and raised her for 20 yearsImagine on your 20th birthday learning that the mother who had raised you for two decades was – in fact – not your mother. It sounds like something out of a movie drama, but for Kamiyah Mobley, it was her newly-learned reality. She found out that "Alexis Manigo" – the name…4 minutes read
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Anoxeria survivor was told she'd never have children, just celebrated birth of her second childBecoming a mother is a dream of many women. Sure, we're also very into advancing our careers and pursuing the never-ending quest to find that perfect pair of jeans, but somewhere on the dream horizon is also the idea of bringing kids into the world. But imagine if you were one…4 minutes read
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Reporter beats fan with her microphone after being groped at a football matchWhen the #MeToo hashtag started trending on social media last year, many people were surprised to find out how common it is to experience sexual assault as a woman - sometimes to the extent that they simply didn't believe it could be so prevalent. For those who had experienced it, though,…3 minutes read
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'Teacher of the Year' manages to troll Donald Trump with her dress while accepting awardOver the last few decades, movements for women's equality have been going pretty well in the western world. Or at least, they were until Donald Trump got elected. The thrice-married and 22-times-accused sexual assaulter was voted in as president after admitting to grabbing women "by the p***y", making derogatory comments about…3 minutes read
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This is an American mom's incredible story about living under ISISWhen Sam El Hassani first met her husband Moussa in 2011, she could not have imagined the journey that the romance would take her on over the next few years. Handsome and attentive, their world was - at first - the picture perfect American dream: “For five years we had…6 minutes read
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Meghan Markle's brother urges Prince Harry to call off 'mistake' royal wedding in open letterWith only a couple of weeks to go until the royal wedding, everyone is buzzing to see the moment when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle finally tie the knot. Well, almost everyone. Throughout the course of Markle's engagement to the British royal, her own brother, Thomas Markle Jr., has expressed…4 minutes read
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Meet the 5 incredible women who were responsible for sending Bill Cosby downWhen the Bill Cosby rape trial ended with a hung jury in 2017, it wasn't difficult to pinpoint what went wrong. The one criminal prosecution case to emerge from dozens of similar allegations saw just one alleged victim, besides central figure Andrea Constand, testify against The Cosby Show star. This is…7 minutes read
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Ashley Graham fans left confused as she models with brand that doesn't currently stock plus-sizesAshley Graham is a name synonymous with the mainstream boom of plus-sized models. She made herself known through headlines in 2016 after she became the first size-16 body positivity model to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue. "I want to dedicate it to all of the women…3 minutes read
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Canadians will bludgeon thousands of seals to death this monthIn 2017, Canada was voted one of the most peaceful places in the world to live in the Global Peace Index. It was obvious why it came in at number eight, given the strongly liberal and proudly multicultural country's impressive track record when it comes to political stability and the…6 minutes read
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Jackie Chan's estranged daughter claims to be homeless and living under a bridgeGiven that their parents have unimaginable riches and resources at their disposal, you'd think that the children of wealthy celebrities would never have to deal with a problem as severe as homelessness. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case. Etta Ng Chok Lam, who goes by "Etta Ng", is the daughter…4 minutes read
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University students cause controversy after hosting 'female masturbation' classesNowadays, you can do some pretty weird courses at college or university. Institutions around the world currently offer programmes such as brewing and distilling alcohol, theatre practice and puppetry, and - perhaps best of all - yodelling. And, of course, there are a fair number of naysayers out there who…4 minutes read
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Bindi Irwin's emotional tribute as dad Steve is honoured with a star on Hollywood's Walk of FameWhen wildlife expert and TV personality Steve Irwin passed away in 2006, fans were left stunned. An icon of conservation efforts, he had helped to educate millions of children - and adults - on how to respect nature and enjoy its many wonders. His loss was felt keenly across the world,…3 minutes read
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