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‘Little Idols’: Japan’s objectification of young girls

There's a form of entertainment in Japan that has young girls perform in makeup and grownup clothes. Now local rights groups are saying this objectifies the girls and puts them at risk.

Pakistan Child Brides: Pakistani girls sold as brides to Chinese men

Pakistan Child Brides: Pakistani girls sold as brides to Chinese men

Hello Kitty's 45th Anniversary

Hello Kitty's 45th Anniversary

The decline of anime | A Look Into | Showcas

The decline of anime | A Look Into | Showcas

Zero Gravity Rave: Partygoers defy gravity at unique DJ set

Zero Gravity Rave: Partygoers defy gravity at unique DJ set

Can China's peace plan resolve Ukraine conflict?

Can China's peace plan resolve Ukraine conflict?

Is the ‘National Shutdown’ in South Africa a political power play?

Is the ‘National Shutdown’ in South Africa a political power play?

The costly fallout of Iraq invasion

The costly fallout of Iraq invasion

The Imran Khan controversy over alleged sale of state gifts

The Imran Khan controversy over alleged sale of state gifts

Could reviving Saudi Arabia - Iran relations turn bitter rivals into a productive partnership?

Could reviving Saudi Arabia - Iran relations turn bitter rivals into a productive partnership?

Is Georgia's democracy at risk amid protests and anti-democratic legislation?

Is Georgia's democracy at risk amid protests and anti-democratic legislation?

Will Bakhmut fall to Russian forces in Ukraine's latest battle?

Will Bakhmut fall to Russian forces in Ukraine's latest battle?

Israel sees one of the biggest protests in it's history

Israel sees one of the biggest protests in it's history

Are 15-minute cities feasible?

Are 15-minute cities feasible?

Is Sri Lanka one step closer to stabilising its economy?

Is Sri Lanka one step closer to stabilising its economy?

Is it fair to ban one of the world's most popular apps?

Is it fair to ban one of the world's most popular apps?

Can Bangladesh continue to accommodate Rohingya refugees?

Can Bangladesh continue to accommodate Rohingya refugees?

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