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Friday, 10 March 2017 11:07
UN: women’s economic empowerment
The 61st session of the Commission on the Status of Women, taking place in New York from 13 to 24 March, will focus on 'Women’s economic empowerment in the changing world of work.’ This session gathers…
Friday, 10 March 2017 11:04
French teacher suspended for reading Bible to pupils
In France, teachers may teach about the Bible, but are strictly forbidden from proselytising or preaching. A step to keep religion out of schools was taken in 2013 when schools were ordered by law to put…
Friday, 10 March 2017 11:00
Netherlands: a rising wave of populism
Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom (PVV) is set to win the largest number of seats in the Dutch election. The current global wave of anti-establishment sentiment, and the migrant crisis has boosted support for PVV. The…
Friday, 10 March 2017 10:57
Is Iran seeking a foothold in Syria?
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian president Vladimir Putin met in Moscow yesterday. Netanyahu opposes what he says are Iran's attempts to establish a permanent military foothold in Syria. He told his cabinet, ‘In the…
Friday, 10 March 2017 10:45
USA losing its identity?
A national poll has found that while there is deep disagreement between Republicans and Democrats over whether Christianity is central to American identity, a majority of the population (seven out of ten) agrees that the country…
Friday, 10 March 2017 10:43
Iraq: Mosul civilians at serious risk
Numerous attacks, including heavy artillery and mortar fire from Iraqi forces and IS, are killing civilians in Mosul, said Human Rights Watch. They are fleeing in their thousands, with a massive spike in refugees in the…