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‘People still need to eat’

Last update: 17:33 | 06.08.09 | © Metro Éireann

Charlie Johnson meets Bimbo John Oluwayose of Bimdoc Enterprises, one of the first retailers to meet the demands of Ireland’s growing African community

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A little slice of Tunisia

Last update: 13:05 | 30.07.09 | © Metro Éireann

Charlie Johnson meets Amir Ben Amour of Amir’s Delights, a Tunisian native bringing the tastes and scents of North Africa’s café culture to central Dublin

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A world within one country

Last update: 12:52 | 30.07.09 | © Metro Éireann

With three capitals, 11 official languages, and an innumerable number of different cultures, a visit to South Africa for the average traveller is more like a trip around the world.

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Getting a handle on crime

Last update: 12:48 | 30.07.09 | © Metro Éireann

Taking a glance at the figures, and one might expect South Africa to be more like the Wild West than one of Africa’s most successful nations.

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The world is watching

Last update: 12:44 | 30.07.09 | © Metro Éireann

The world’s biggest sporting event comes to South Africa in 2010. But is the country ready for the World Cup? Charlie Johnson investigates

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Brüno causes a stir

Last update: 12:56 | 23.07.09 | © Metro Éireann

Despite dominating box offices around the world on its opening weekend, no one has been queuing up to see Brüno in the Ukraine – after the eastern European country banned the film, citing it as “immoral”.

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Taliban gone - but women are still suffering

Last update: 12:55 | 23.07.09 | © Metro Éireann

THE TALIBAN may have been ousted, but Afghanistan’s women are still facing major prejudices.

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‘Ireland is a growing country’

Last update: 12:51 | 23.07.09 | © Metro Éireann

From Nigeria (by way of Germany), John Chigbu tells Charlie Johnson how multicultural Ireland has been a boon for his wholesale foods and snacks business

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Duke Engage makes a positive impact

Last update: 17:58 | 16.07.09 | © Metro Éireann

Minister for Integration John Curran TD was on hand at UCD’s Geary Institute last week to celebrate the launch of the Duke Engage programme.

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Redundancy takes its toll

Last update: 17:58 | 16.07.09 | © Metro Éireann

More than one out of every 10 Irish residents is unemployed – and unfortunately, it looks as if the figure will continue to rise before it falls.

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Chinese ethnic tensions get the world’s attention

Last update: 17:57 | 16.07.09 | © Metro Éireann

At least 184 people have been reported dead and over 1,000 wounded after rioting broke out in the western Chinese province of Xinjiang between the Uyghurs, a Muslim ethnic minority, and the local Han majority.

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Indian song and dance is a Divine Delight

Last update: 17:57 | 16.07.09 | © Metro Éireann

From India to Ireland is a long way to travel to perform – especially when you’re not being paid.

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Lithuanian joins the revolution

Last update: 12:06 | 09.07.09 | © Metro Éireann

Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Brazil in the 2009 Confederations Cup, American soccer fans will now have a little something to smile about as five-time Lithuanian Player of the Year Edgaras Jankauskas is headed Stateside.The 34-year-old forward will

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Iran: Why the silence?

Last update: 15:56 | 02.07.09 | © Metro Éireann

“I’d really rather not.” “I’m afraid I’m really not the best person to speak to.” “I’m clueless, man.” “Go away.”

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