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World News
- Who has the power to stop Libya's civil war?World leaders meeting in Berlin agree to stop sending weapons fuelling the conflict.
- Iran to quit NPT if its nuclear programme referred to UN: ZarifTehran says it will abandon key global treaty if European powers bring nuclear-deal breaches to the UN Security Council.
- Iraqi security forces kill five protestersDemonstrators in the capital and several southern cities blockade major roads as anti-government rallies intensify.
- What happened in the Senate impeachment trial of Bill Clinton?As Trump's Senate trial gets under way, Republicans see precedent set in Clinton trial as a model for proceedings.
- Iran will go beyond missile strikes to avenge SoleimaniAnd that will cause even more instability in the Middle East and beyond.
- After the Berlin summit, what's next for Libya? Analysts doubt good faith is enough to end bloodshed as world powers pledge to end foreign interference and back truce.
- Suicide bomber kills nine civilians in western ChadDeadly attack by a female bomber in the village of Kaiga-Kindjiria was blamed on the armed group, Boko Haram.
- China confirms human-to-human transmission of new coronavirusTwo people caught disease from family members and 14 medical personnel were infected by the patients, official says.
- Iran's new Quds leader vows 'manly' revenge for Soleimani killingEsmail Qaani says the US killed his predecessor 'in a cowardly way' as he promised to hit back 'in a manly fashion'.
- As trial nears, Trump lawyers call impeachment case 'flimsy'Brief by Trump's lawyers offers most detailed glimpse of the lines of defence they intend to use in the Senate trial.
- Mainstream Democrats failed the impeachment processNow, it is time for the progressives to take over and put forward a new political alternative.
Global Voices
- Facebook apologizes for translating Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s name as ‘Mr. Shithole’"And the president of China, Mr. Shithole, signed a guest record of the house of representatives."
- Restoration of Trinidad and Tobago's heritage buildings stirs debateThe restoration of heritage buildings in Trinidad and Tobago has sparked a national conversation on whether this is the best use of public funds.
- Baul singer Shariat Sarkar arrested in Bangladesh for ‘insulting’ IslamBaul singer Shariat Sarkar is accused of making comments which hurt the “religious sentiment” of Muslims. He says that there is no evidence forbidding music in Islam.
- What is the future of Moldova's ‘law against propaganda'?Despite objections from the socialist party, the law came into force in 2018. But with the socialists now dominating Moldovan politics, will they succeed in revoking it?
- Zanzibar says goodbye to legendary ‘king of kidumbak,’ musician Makame FakiLegendary Zanzibari musician Makame Faki Makame has died at the age of 77. He was hailed as the king of kidumbak and a master of taarab, Zanzibar's "national sound."
- Residents flee as Philippines’ smallest active volcano emits smoke and ashOver 30,000 are estimated to be affected and displaced from Batangas and Cavite provinces because of the volcanic eruption
- Is there more to the Caribbean's single-use plastics ban than meets the eye?The move to go plastic-free is timely. According to the United Nations, 70 to 85 percent of marine litter in the Caribbean originates from land, and the lion's share is plastics.
- CGNet Swara is using Bluetooth to source content and share news with Indian villagesCGNet Swara is helping groups that have been largely ignored by mainstream media use Bluetooth to create content and share CGNet-produced news, music and other programmes with their communities.
- New privacy law in Mozambique threatens freedom of expression, activists sayNew legislation criminalizes all types of invasion of privacy via mobile phones, and the publication of images or videos of third parties without their consent.
- Despite legal threats and harassment, thousands join the ‘Run Against Dictatorship’ in Thailand"The reactions by the authorities and intimidation tactics are not just wrong but also absurd. As the country has returned to democracy, no citizen should face such intimidation."
- From Indonesian exile to Czechoslovakian pop star: An interview with Rony MartonJaroni Surjomartono, an Indonesian scholar, arrived in Prague in 1963. He and hundreds of scholars were later banned from returning home after General Suharto rose to power.
Bahá’í World News
- Akka mayor and religious leaders honor ‘Abdu’l-Baha at ceremonyCeremony at the site of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Baha marks the start of construction.
- A momentous endeavor begins: Groundwork being laid for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-BahaInitial stages of construction work for the new Holy Shrine in Akka are under way while detailed planning continues.
- Peaceful coexistence only possible with full participation of womenReligious and civil society leaders in Tunisia reflect on changes needed in the country to see greater advancement of women.
- 2019 in review – A year of historic developmentsThe past year saw significant developments in the Baha’i world surging in the lead-up to the second bicentenary.
- India’s president honors the Bab’s historic bicentenaryThe country’s Baha’i community held a special reception for the president and more than 160 dignitaries, civil society and faith leaders, academics, and artists.
- 100 years on, remembering ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s call for peace in the First Tablet to The HagueHis message outlined the requisite spiritual foundations for peace. Its centenary is being commemorated by the Netherlands’ Baha’i community.
- Exploring the distinctive role of youth, Germany’s Baha’is give impetus to an expanding conversationDiscussions are taking place around the country about how youth develop their potential to contribute to society.
- National bicentenary gatherings shine light on social themes The recent bicentenary was a time for celebration and reflection on addressing the challenges of our time.
- “Baha’i World” articles explore uniqueness and dramatic impact of the BabA set of articles focusing on Herald of the Baha’i Faith is published online.
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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