The age of the 24-hour rolling news channel is one in which it would seem almost impossible to miss a beat on world events in which governments topple or thousands are killed.
Yet allegations of organised crime at the height of authority, a bloody battle on Europe's doorstep and the rampant sexual exploitation of children by rich Westerners are just some of the 'under-reported' stories shaping the globe right now.
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Inspired by a recent Reddit thread, these are 12 little-known stories which deserve far more attention...
