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Thursday, 21 November 2019 22:51
Just Transition: a framework for change
After centuries of global plunder, the industrial economy is severely undermining the life support systems of the planet. Just Transition believes we must build visionary economies different from the ones we are now in. This requires…
Thursday, 21 November 2019 22:48
Antibiotic Awareness Week
‘I only spent one week in Mosul, but I’ll never forget what I saw. The scars of war there are not just destroyed buildings, closed hospitals, and empty streets; they are also adults and children in…
Thursday, 21 November 2019 22:45
Hong Kong: threat to religious freedom
A Christian activist says the religious freedoms of Hong Kong citizens could be at risk if the government continues to ignore the demands of protesters. The violence is some of the worst seen in the territory…
Thursday, 21 November 2019 22:43
Pakistan: Christian’s murder is covered up
The family of 18-year-old Akash, a Christian working at a bakery, claim their son was murdered by Muslim co-workers. ‘My son was an expert at baking and his expertise was liked by the customers, but he…
Thursday, 21 November 2019 22:41
Vietnam: Christian teacher and alleged Facebook posts
Last year Vietnam passed a cybersecurity law requiring social media sites to remove any content requested by the government. Of the 128 political prisoners in jail, approximately 10% were jailed over alleged Facebook posts. Nguyen Nang…
Thursday, 21 November 2019 22:21
Iraq: protests and scandals
Anti-government protests over corruption and lack of jobs and public services have continued since early October. On 21 November, force by security guards failed to unblock Baghdad bridges and al-Tahrir Square where hundreds of protesters held…