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World News
- Conservation in focus as survey shows drop in Malaysia orangutansSurvey in Sabah highlights importance of wildlife corridors and commitments to sustainable palm oil and timber.
- Crowds chant 'send her back' as Trump renews attack on Ilhan OmarAt first rally since announcing re-election bid, US president intensifies criticism of four Congresswomen of colour.
- General Ershad: The deposed dictator who became kingmakerOver the past four decades, General Ershad demonstrated he was a master of political survival.
- At least 12 presumed dead in Japan studio fire: OfficialAt least 35 injured, a fire official says, as rescuers search for those feared trapped inside the building in Kyoto.
- Puerto Rico protests: Thousands march demanding governor resignProtesters rally for a fifth day against Governor Rossello following corruption accusations and leaked chat messages.
- 'Not a bin': Cambodia to return plastic waste to US, CanadaCambodia among Southeast Asian nations pushing back against Western waste shipments in wake of China import ban.
- US kicks Turkey out of F-35 fighter jet programmeThe move comes after Ankara began accepting delivery of Russia's S-400 air defence system last week.
- Defying Trump, US House votes to block Saudi arms salesMeasures related to $8bn in arms sales to Saudi Arabia now go to Trump, who is expected to veto the resolutions.
- US House rejects bid to launch Trump impeachment proceedingsHouse votes to sideline impeachment resolution against Trump, effectively killing the measure for now.
- House votes to hold Trump officials in contempt over census issueVote comes after US Attorney General William Barr, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross defy subpoenas related to the census.
- US: Prosecutors drop sex assault case against actor Kevin SpaceyProsecutors say they are dropping the criminal case 'due to an unavailability of the complaining witness'
Global Voices
- The organization and future of the Hong Kong anti-extradition protestsIt is a kind of open source organization, someone proposed a central code, other can pick it up and develop their own products.
- Outrage in Moscow after opposition candidates barred from local electionState-appointed “handwriting experts” stepped in and discovered palpably absurd reasons to invalidate hundreds of signatures collected in support of independent candidates.
- Brazil's top court criminalizes homophobia and transphobia"We believe that punitivism should not be the way for regulation, but since we live in a society tha only reorganizes itself with laws, it is an important decision."
- Is Trinidad and Tobago ready for a liberal political party?The Progressive Party is the latest addition to Trinidad and Tobago's 2020 elections race, but can they perform well against the solidly entrenched two-party system?
- Could polygraph testing for Trinidad & Tobago police help create more public trust?With an increasing crime rate, the idea is to help make officers more accountable and rekindle public faith in the police service.
- How Nigeria uses the law to repress free speech: The case of journalist Jones AbiriDraconian legislation often used to arbitrarily detain journalists and dissenting voices exemplifies the precarious state of press freedom and free speech in Nigeria.
- In Bangladesh, a rickshaw ban for major Dhaka city roads spurs protests and debateA rickshaw ban on three major roads in Dhaka city saw a huge protest from the rickshaw-pullers and some netizens who use this convenient mean of transport.
- Cambodian activists arrested for commemorating the anniversary of political analyst Kem Ley's death"The accusation that a peaceful gathering merits a prison sentence is a serious and systematic threat to the little remaining space left for freedom of expression in the country."
- ‘No VAT on Pad’ protests prompt Bangladesh government to remove proposed taxAmidst protests, the Bangladesh government decided to scrap the proposed increase of VAT and supplementary duty on the manufacturing materials for locally made sanitary pads.
- Kremlin's new law against ‘online disrespect’ proves hard to implementThe law allows courts to fine or jail people found guilty of making “insulting statements” towards the authorities online.
- A prolific theatre producer is one of the latest victims in Trinidad and Tobago's homicide spiralTributes are pouring in across social media channels following the death of this local theatrical icon.
Bahá’í World News
- In natural disasters, capacities of local communities vitalThe Baha’i International Community hosted a dynamic exchange about central role of local communities in humanitarian relief.
- In Spain, a dynamic conversation aims to prevent radicalizationWith academics, journalists, and government and military officials grappling with extremism, a university course brings to light emerging and leading perspectives.
- As momentous bicentenary approaches, communities prepareAs the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Bab approaches, many communities are preparing, including the Baha’is of Germany.
- Bringing the insights of religion into developmentA panel at a major international development conference reflected advances in thought about local capacity and the role of religion in social and economic progress.
- Momentous gathering focuses on Houses of WorshipThe Baha’i community has been engaged in an intensive process of learning about these sacred structures.
- Faith as catalyst of social change: Perspectives from the CongoFaith communities in Kinshasa have come together in pursuit of a more peaceful and united society.
- Overcoming prejudice through educationThe latest BWNS podcast episode explores how a group of young women helped their community to shed superstitious attitudes that have ostracized women for generations.
- Baha’i World article highlights centrality of agricultureDrawing on Baha’i teachings and history, an article in the newly-launched online publication describes the importance of rural development.
- Kiribati President attends annual Baha’i conventionThe country’s Baha’is are engaging with their government in a common aim to work for the betterment of the island nation.
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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