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World News
- With 37 days until Brexit, why are UK politicians defecting?In a shock move at a crucial time, Conservative and Labour rebels are trying to form a new brand of British politics.
- Turkey caught between Russian S-400 and US Patriot missilesNATO nations view Turkey's purchase of the Russian defence system with suspicion but Ankara is pressing ahead.
- Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updatesVenezuela engulfed in a major crisis amid the escalating international battle over Nicolas Maduro's presidency.
- 'ISIL bride' Shamima Begum says she might seek Dutch citizenship19-year-old calls decision to revoke her UK citizenship 'kind of heart-breaking,' adding she will explore other options.
- Venezuela security forces punish anti-Maduro protesters: AmnestyAmnesty said dozens were killed during five days of protests in January, and 900 people were arrested.
- Putin warns US with new missiles aimed at Western capitalsMoscow will retaliate in kind if US deploys new missiles in Europe, Russian president says as he addresses the nation.
- Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen gets two-month delay to report to prisonJudge agrees to the delay to give Michael Cohen time to recover from surgery and prepare for congressional testimony.
- Can Bernie Sanders win against Donald Trump?Senator launches bid to be Democratic candidate for 2020 US presidential race.
- Moroccan police crack down on protesting teachersThousands of school teachers demonstrate in Rabat against fixed-term contracts on Arab Spring uprising anniversary.
Global Voices
- To change the system from within or without: the dilemma for feminists in ‘New Armenia’Most feminists concede that the new government is not quite educated on what women’s movements are about. But many have been forgiving, at least for now.
- 150 years of Ceylon Tea: A day in the life of a plantation workerThe wages Sri Lankan plantation workers earn are nowhere near enough to bear the costs of living for the family, so many are forced to look for work elsewhere.
- ‘Man returns to his native Xinjiang and disappears’ — a story too common for the headlinesNurbolat Shalayit is one of hundreds of thousands of Xinjiang minorities whose current whereabouts are uncertain.
- Azerbaijan leader gives first TV interview after 15 years in office. He could use more practice."My conclusion: the government is very worried!"
- Three babies die from measles in Macedonia outbreak. Is anti-vax propaganda responsible?Macedonia has one of the lowest rates for measles vaccination in Europe, according to the World Health Organization.
- DigiGlot Newsletter: App links refugees with volunteer translatorsThe DigiGlot Newsletter is a bi-weekly collaborative newsletter that reports on how indigenous, minority, and endangered language communities are adopting and adapting technology to change the internet landscape.
- EU proposal pushes tech companies to tackle ‘terrorist content’ with AI, despite implications for war crimes evidenceAI tools can assess whether a video is violent or graphic. But can they determine the video’s intended purpose?
- Haiti's current political unrest: Déjà vu or opportunity for meaningful change?Protests have paralyzed Port-au-Prince schools, hospitals, and marketplaces, as well as other cities. Demonstrators demand radical system change: "tabula rasa" (clean slate), as they call it.
- Censored on WeChat: As tensions in China-US trade conflict rose, so did WeChat censorshipThe second installment in our series looks at the most censored topic in the 2018 WeChatscope dataset: the China-US trade war.
Bahá’í Articles
- How My Conversation with a Homeless Woman Changed My LifeOn a chilly, calm spring morning in Denver, my 8th-grade friends and I headed downtown for a service project to feed the homeless. On this day, I met Mary. Mary... The post How My Conversation with a Homeless Woman Changed My Life appeared first on BahaiTeachings.org.
- Why Our Soul Searches for a CreatorIn our spiritual journey to attain the attributes of God, our souls either consciously or unconsciously seek their Creator—instinctively, the soul searches for its source. Deep within us there is... The post Why Our Soul Searches for a Creator appeared first on BahaiTeachings.org.
- 5 Ways to Raise Spiritual KidsMost parents want to give their children a solid m2oral and spiritual framework for life. What do you do to educate your children spiritually? If you’re already part of a... The post 5 Ways to Raise Spiritual Kids appeared first on BahaiTeachings.org.
- The Ten Commandments of Lakota LifeIt turns out that other Faiths beyond Judaism and Christianity contain ten commandments for living a spiritual life—including the Lakota belief system brought by White Buffalo Calf Woman. In this... The post The Ten Commandments of Lakota Life appeared first on BahaiTeachings.org.
- How a Film Student is Infusing Her Education with Baha’i PrinciplesI live in New York City, which not only booms with art, music, culture and diversity, but attracts many who come to learn in ever-evolving educational spaces. A plethora of... The post How a Film Student is Infusing Her Education with Baha’i Principles appeared first on BahaiTeachings.org.
- How Can I Best Serve My Country?An American congressman once asked Abdu’l-Baha “How can I best serve my country?” The answer he received—which probably surprised him, and might surprise you—can apply to us all: Abdu’l-Baha’s counsel... The post How Can I Best Serve My Country? appeared first on BahaiTeachings.org.
- Who—or What—is God?You’ve heard this one, right? “Can God create a rock He cannot lift?” It’s meant to disprove the concept of an omnipotent God. The reasoning goes like this: “If God... The post Who—or What—is God? appeared first on BahaiTeachings.org.
- How to Be Spiritually Prepared for Whatever Comes Your WayEvery morning I check the weather forecast—not only for the current day, but also for future days. Depending on the prediction, I might change my plans, my clothes, or both.... The post How to Be Spiritually Prepared for Whatever Comes Your Way appeared first on BahaiTeachings.org.
- How Prayer Inspired Two Women to Take Action in Their CommunityHow does spirituality affect our friendships with others? A new Baha’i video, “Refresh and Gladden My Spirit” tells an inspirational story about two friends who turned their life around—together. The... The post How Prayer Inspired Two Women to Take Action in Their Community appeared first on BahaiTeachings.org.
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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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