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Father Franco Mella helping the downtrodden
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Paul Zimmerman on dodging the military
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The face of Heywood Hill bookstore in Asia
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How a US filmmaker started a charity to improve the care of orphans in China
— May 27, 2014The dire state of mainland orphanages 15 years ago spurred filmmaker Jenny Bowen into action. Her charity,
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Olivia Chow says immigrant past made her stronger
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Wayne’s world
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Who are you, Mr Loo?
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Colour schemes
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Polish poet Adam Zagajewski
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