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World News
- Boeing admits flaws in 737 MAX simulator software after crashesAerospace company says it has made corrections to simulator software used to train pilots flying its 737 MAX jets.
- Key oil producers meet to discuss output amid Iran tensionThe meeting is set to make recommendations ahead of a OPEC summit in late June, to be attended by Iran.
- Qatar ships LNG to UAE after Dolphin pipeline outage: ReportPipeline failure in Qatar resulted in disruption of LNG supplies to UAE, which Doha backed up with ships, Reuters says.
- Somalia drought: UN warns of humanitarian crisisLack of so-called 'long rains' causes crop failures across the region.
- Amash first Republican legislator to call for Trump's impeachmentIn a series of tweets, legislator Justin Amash says the US president has engaged in 'impeachable conduct'.
- India elections 2019: Final round of voting under way in 59 seatsOver 100 million people are eligible to vote in 59 constituencies, including Varanasi represented by PM Narendra Modi.
- Burkina Faso attack: Church attackers still unknownBurkina Faso is a Muslim-majority country but all of its presidents have so far been Christian.
- Madonna sparks flag controversy at 'non-political' Eurovision At the close of Madonna's performance, two dancers wearing respective flags of Israel and Palestine walked arm in arm.
- Australian PM attends church service after 'miracle' election winScott Morrison's Liberal-led conservative coalition is ahead in 76-seat race to form a majority government.
- Severe storms cause widespread damage in central USOver 45 tornadoes touch down across four US states with stronger storms expected in the next two days.
- Bolivia's president begins bid for fourth consecutive termSome Bolivians say Morales is acting unconstitutionally after voters expressed opposition to his fourth term.
Global Voices
- Why are Colombian indigenous peoples protesting against President Ivan Duque?Indigenous people in Colombia have organized national protests against President Duque's new development plan, joining forces with other civil society groups like afro-Colombians, small-scale farmers, labor unions and students.
- Jamaica’s ‘Voices for Climate Change’ spreads its message with musicOne forward-thinking NGO is promoting smart environmental practices by harnessing artistic talent to do outreach and raise awareness about climate change.
- Netizen Report: Amid WhatsApp attacks, advocates launch legal challenge against Israeli malware makerSpyware makers exploit a security flaw in WhatsApp, Singapore bans false information and Somalia plans to shut down social media during school exams.
- Brazilians took to the streets all over the country to protest Bolsonaro's cuts to public educationFrom São Paulo to the Amazon, thousands of Brazilians went out on May 15 to defend public education.
- 30 years after the Tiananmen Massacre: An interview with survivor Zhou Fengsuo"It is becoming more and more difficult to demand responsibility for June 4th. Do you still have any hope?"
- Anti-Muslim attacks stoke tensions and incite fear amongst mourning Sri LankansOn 12 May Sunday, anti-muslim violence started over a Facebook post by a Muslim trader in coastal Chilaw town in Puttalam District, North Western Province of Sri Lanka.
- In Hong Kong, the sexual connotation of Ikea's new tofu ice cream ad creates controversy"[The ad] generates the image of a woman wishing for her body to be eaten like tofu."
- Facebook posts trigger more arrests in Bangladesh, worrying netizensTwo people were arrested on May 14 and 15, for comments they had posted on Facebook. The arrests have sparked indignation and concern on social media in Bangladesh.
- Global Voices is seeking an Advocacy DirectorGlobal Voices is seeking an Advocacy Director to guide our reporting, activism and research on freedom of expression and the digital rights field.
- Singapore parliament approves ‘anti-fake news’ law — will this curtail free speech?The law gives broad, unchecked powers to government ministers to determine what online information is "false" and should thus be censored or corrected.
- Dear European Commission: Don't let political parties use our data to manipulate the voteRather than protecting individuals’ rights, exceptions to the GDPR in some countries are limiting freedom of expression, eroding privacy, and abetting the spread of disinformation.
Bahá’í World News
- Encouraged by Prime Minister Ardern, New Zealand’s youth press to end racismAn annual event organized by the Baha’is, the national police, and other partners recently brought together nearly 100 young people to discuss unity and justice.
- Questioning current modes of thought and action: European Parliament looks to the futureAmid rapid changes in society, European leaders seek new insights about religion’s constructive contributions to contemporary society.
- Universal House of Justice announces architect for Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-BahaA galvanized Baha’i world was called to raise a befitting Shrine in the vicinity of the Ridvan Garden in Akka.
- 67 selections from Baha’i writings published onlineUsing a recently developed feature of the Baha’i Reference Library, 33 Persian originals and 34 English translations of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s works were made available today.
- Donald Rogers, 1935-2019The Universal House of Justice sent a message to all National Spiritual Assemblies on the passing of former International Teaching Centre member Donald Rogers.
- In Mozambique, community mobilizes after cycloneIn the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, one of the worst ever recorded in the southern hemisphere, the Baha’is of Dondo are contributing to the recovery of their area.
- Canadian Parliament explores Internet, social media, and hate speechThe Baha’i community highlights the importance of cultivating a strong moral framework to understand and analyze online media.
- Cities, technology, and happiness: a look at the futureThe Baha’i Chair for World Peace brought focus on the impact of cities on well-being and their implications for the future.
- Following tragedy, New Zealand’s Baha’is work for unity, healingIn the aftermath of a deadly terror attack, New Zealand draws on a rich spiritual heritage to recover and strengthen bonds of mutual respect and harmony.
This is awesome. I love words. I am looking forward to reading your offerings on the subject of words. Heading on over to read the article. Thanks Alex!
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You are Very Welcome :-)
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Looking forward to this post :)
I love learning the origin of words. It has always fascinated me.
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So, Kim, there are origins and Origins…
Wondering what you’ll think of the post I’ll be writing as soon as I finish this comment :-)
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