China crackdown.
Indonesia Launches ‘Snitch’ App Targeting Religious Minorities
Former US President George H.W. Bush Dead at Age 94
In the House, Everything New is Old Again
Four Officers Arrested for Assaulting Undercover Cop at Protest
It’s Never ‘Just the Immigrants’
A special International Joint Summons Aims to get more answers from Mark Zuckerberg
Migrant Money Could be Keeping Nicaragua’s Uprising Alive
Nicaragua (Conversation) – Protesting is now illegal in Nicaragua, according to President Daniel Ortega. The Central American country has been embroiled in deadly political turmoil for months. Demonstrations that began in April against an unpopular social security reform quickly transformed…
Forget Lemonade Stands, These ‘Kidtrepreneurs’ Are Running Million-Dollar Companies
United States (FEE) – More and more kids are embracing their entrepreneurial spirits and running wildly successful businesses. hen most of us think of child entrepreneurs, our minds conjure up pictures of neighborhood lemonade stands and summer lawn mowing gigs. But…
No More American LNG in China: Beijing Deals ‘Serious Blow to US Energy Sector’
United States (Sputnik) – The developments come amid the ongoing trade spat between Beijing and Washington. As of September 24, US President Donald Trump imposed additional tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods, while China retaliated with levies on $60 billion…
Thousands in Gaza Mourn 7 Killed in Border Protests
Palestine (Tasnim) – Thousands of Palestinians attended funerals Saturday for seven young men shot dead a day earlier by Israeli troops during fresh demonstrations along the Gaza border, a report said. Mourners on Saturday chanted slogans condemning Israel for shooting civilians…
Syria Calls on UN to Probe Use of Banned White Phosphorus by US-Led Coalition
Syria (Sputnik) – The US-led coalition has been accused of conducting strikes in Syria’s eastern province of Deir Ez-Zor using white phosphorus, a munition prohibited for use against civilians or in civilian areas under several Geneva conventions. The Syrian Foreign Ministry…
Challenge Populism: Re-inventing the World Togethere
World Wide (Conversation) – Democracies in the world are being rocked by a new wave of populism. Many scholars correctly analyse the flaws in populist discourse and practices. Populist politicians stoke fears and hate, exacerbate divisions and stereotypes, and distort…
Facebook Meddles in the 2018 Midterm Elections
United States (Garrison) – On October 11, Facebook announced the removal of 559 pages and 251 accounts from its service, accusing the account holders of “spam and coordinated inauthentic behavior.” The purged users stand accused of posting “massive amounts…
