Islamic State: death of leader is big step towards becoming a different kind of terrorist organisation: Dream of a caliphate as an Islamist homeland is receding. Mohammad Bash via Shutterstock A “proto-state”, a “socio-political movement, the ”beast“ – all names given to a single group that, at its height, seemed to embody the west’s worst …
Channel deaths: the UK has clear legal responsibilities towards people crossing in small boats: At least 27 people have drowned in the English Channel attempting to cross in a small boat. There were three children, seven women, one of whom was pregnant, and 17 men. Although a joint search and rescue operation was seemingly launched …
South Africa in the news: Further steps needed towards taking violence out of Irish politics: The decision by Sinn Féin to recognise the Special Criminal Courts marks a significant step forward for Sinn Féin but further steps are needed on the journey towards taking violence out of Irish …: “South Africa” – BingNews ITB China …
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COVID-19 could nudge minds and societies towards authoritarianism: shutterstock Eric Crudup/Shutterstock It is a little-known fact that humans have not one but two immune systems. The first, the biophysical immune system – the one we’ve all heard much about – responds to infections as they enter the body, detecting and eliminating intruders such as the …
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Countries that are more compassionate towards refugees have lower levels of violence – new research: Jacek Bednarczyk/EPA As the world braces itself for an influx of people fleeing Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban coup, it is a timely opportunity to look at the real effect of immigrants and refugees on a country. So …
Afghanistan: what responsibility do other nations have towards people fleeing the Taliban?: With the Taliban back in Kabul, thousands of Afghan nationals who serviced the ousted government, the US and its allies are desperately attempting to seek asylum. Many attempted to board US jets at an airport in Kabul, some even clinging to the outside …
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A cool Camps Bay Beach image: Walking towards Southgate from Pwlldu Image by Visit Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower Earlier this year (2012) the All Wales Coastal Path was opened, making Wales the first country in the world with a footpath that spans an entire nation. Feast your eyes on the magnificent Gower vistas.www.visitswanseabay.com Image …
South Africa in the news: New APC member Pollicy: “We have so much to learn from this beautiful and loving network, and we want to contribute towards this larger movement”: Pollicy is also one of the newest additions to the growing APC network of member organisations, having officially joined the network in June. But Pollicy’s …
A cool South African City image: Looking towards Haymarket, Newcastle upon Tyne Image by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums View of Haymarket, Newcastle upon Tyne, June 1961 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/26947G). Tyne & Wear Archives presents a series of images taken by the Newcastle-based photographers Turners Ltd. The firm had an excellent reputation and was …
The UK car industry is speeding towards electric vehicles – but still relies too heavily on imports: The road ahead is suddenly looking much clearer for British car making. Two companies, Nissan and Vauxhall owner Stellantis, have announced major investments in UK factories, mostly geared to electric vehicles. Nissan’s news includes spending £1 billion on …
South Africa in the news: TOWARDS EQUALITY: Facts & Figures: Proportion of female parliamentarians worldwide: Only two countries, Rwanda and Cuba, have more female parliamentarians in the Lower House, and the United Arab Emirates had 50:50 gender parity in parliament as of Jan. 1, 2021. ? The only three …: “South Africa” – BingNews Factbox-South …
Ecocide: why establishing a new international crime would be a step towards interspecies justice: A movement of activists and legal scholars is seeking to make “ecocide” an international crime within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Stop Ecocide Foundation has put together a prestigious international panel of experts that has just proposed …
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South Africa in the news: SA’s Covid-19 vaccinations inch towards one million jabs as death toll climbs to 56 506: These vaccination figures come as South Africa on Monday night recorded 2 792 new Covid-19 infection and 67 more deaths, taking the country’s death toll linked to the virus to 56 506 …: “South Africa” …