Journalist’s Arrest In Philippines Sparks Demonstrations, Fears Of Wider Crackdown
Maria Ressa, the CEO of the news outlet Rappler, which has been critical of President Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested earlier this week and charged with violating the country’s cyber law.
2 Candidates Lead Field Of More Than 70 In Nigerian Presidential Election
More than 70 candidates are running in Nigeria’s presidential election Saturday, but two candidates are in the lead. Big issues include corruption, the economy and threats from extremists.
A Crackdown On Journalism In The Philippines
Journalist Maria Ressa has been released on bail after she was arrested on Wednesday on charges of “cyber libel.” Her arrest came amid fears of a broader crackdown on the press in the Philippines.
Car Bomber Kills 44 Police Troops In Indian-Controlled Kashmir
“The blast was so powerful that one cannot recognize whether the [police] vehicle was a bus or a truck. Just pieces of mangled steel,” a police force spokesman said of the attack on Thursday.
Florists’ Prospects Might Wilt As No-Deal Brexit Offers A Less Than Rosy Picture
A no-deal Brexit is likely to result in heavy delays in business between Europe and the U.K. This particularly concerns florists who rely on shipments of blooms from the Netherlands.
There’s A Growing Divide Between The U.S. And Its European Allies On Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Warsaw to attend a conference on peace prospects in the Middle East.
Beyond guilt or innocence, should jurors weigh if law is worth enforcing?
The more questions the potential jurors are asked, the more questions they seem to have. A howling winter wind is audible through the drawn curtains of a fifth-floor courtroom in the Mendocino County Superior Court, punctuating questions from the defe…
Adam Smith’s hidden hand of empathy
The “s” word – socialism, that is – has returned to American politics, with President Trump signaling in his recent State of the Union address that he sees it as a key weapon against the growing list of Democratic Party candidates for the White House….
How an alliance between Millennials and religious sisters has changed outlooks
This essay is part of an occasional series provided by our partner organization Encore.org, which created the Generation to Generation (Gen2Gen) campaign, inviting those in midlife and beyond to connect with young people who need champions. The number…
With Constitution Changes, Egypt’s President Could Stay In Power Until 2034
The parliament overwhelmingly approved the changes, which require a referendum to enter into force. Human rights groups are expressing alarm, saying they “sanction lifelong presidency.”
Meanwhile in … New York, a charity is buying up outsize debt to forgive it
In New York, a charity is buying up outsize debt to forgive it. Bills for hospital stays can be expensive, and loan companies may charge high interest rates. Ownership of those debts can be bought and sold for cents on the dollar, turning the loans, …
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