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Female students have broken their silence about professors demanding sexual favors in exchange for good grades. One professor has already been sentenced to a two-year prison term this month. It's not the first time that Moroccan professors have been accused of sexual harassment, but until now, this has almost never had any consequences. Louisa Wright has this report by Dunja Sadaqi.

The flag, designed by artist Harold Thomas, is now free to fly for Australians without permission or payment of fees. The deal ends a long-running dispute about the flag's public use.

When pregnant women drink alcohol, the impact on their babies' health can be severe. In South Africa, more than ten percent of kids suffer from Fetal Alcohol symptome - the highest figure worldwide.

About 38 million people live with HIV, the virus that leads to AIDS. Since the first cases in 1981, almost an equal number have died with it. Where to now?

Southern Madagascar is facing an ongoing hunger crisis after six years without rain. Despite international aid efforts, suffering continues for hundreds of thousands of people. Many are trying to move to other parts of the island to escape the drought.

Hunger crisis in Madagascar -- Unmarried mothers in Morocco -- USA Lynching -- Nyatiti music in Kenya -- Quechua revival Peru

SOUTHEND’S world-famous pier is on the cusp of a bold, modern era as new electric trains arrive as part of a £3m investment package.

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SOUTHEND Airshow could make return and once again be the jewel in the crown of the town’s events calendar - if enough cash can be raised. Replying to comments on social media, Southend Tory councillor Kevin Buck said the town “definitely needs to bring the airshow back”. He spoke after Southend Council announced a stage of the world-renowned cycle race, the Women’s Tour, would be coming to the seafront later this year. Mr Buck, councillor for Prittlewell, added: “I don’t see w...

Analysis: Russias secret services betray their weakness Spying, attacks, murder: Moscows secret services have shown they are capable of striking even in the heart of the West. However, intelligence expert Christopher Nehring says they are marked by failure and limited means. The Russian secret services, above all the GRU, are in a state of war So far, 2021 has been the year of Russian intelligence, with four spectacular operations exposed in the last four months. In Berlin, Jens F., an electri...