In the US, New Mexico Starbucks nicknamed ‘Charbucks’ after arson attacks
Taos, New Mexico, US Reuters After two arson attacks at a Starbucks construction site in Taos, New Mexico, a developer is trying again to build the chain’s first drive-through cafe in the mountain town with a history of revolts and opposition by some to national chains. It did not take long for locals in this […]
South Africa lion breeders face uncertain future after ban
Johannesburg, South Africa Reuters South Africa’s phase-out of breeding captive big game and ban on the use of lions for commercial gain have left some big-cat breeders worried about their business prospects. A ministerial task team appointed by former minister of environment, Barbara Creecy, recommended in December, 2022, closure of the breeding sector, but did […]
Migrant separation documentary hits Venice, shines light on Trump policy
Venice, Italy Reuters Oscar-winning documentary maker Errol Morris premiered his latest work at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday, picking apart one of former President Donald Trump’s most contested policies – family separations at the US-Mexico border. Separated looks at how the Trump administration quietly started separating children from their parents in an effort to deter […]
The Long Read: One day, their children didn’t make it back home. Faith helps these Mexican mothers’ search for them
MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ, of Associated Press, reports on the work of Uniendo Esperanzas or Uniting Hope…
Frustration deepens two years after UN report on China abuses
Geneva, Switzerland Reuters Human-rights groups and the United Nations are using Saturday’s two-year anniversary of a landmark UN report to call for action on the document which said that China may have committed crimes against humanity in the Xinjiang region. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet released the report on 31st August, 2022, […]
Fears of waterborne disease rise in Bangladesh as floods recede slowly
Dhaka, Bangladesh Reuters Authorities in Bangladesh are bracing for the spread of waterborne diseases and racing to get drinking water to people after devastating floods last week that left at least 54 people dead and millions stranded. As floodwaters recede slowly, many people remain stranded and in urgent need of food, clean water, medicine and […]
Russia says five killed, 46 injured in Ukraine strike on Belgorod
Moscow, Russia Reuters Five people were killed and 46 injured in a Ukrainian attack on the south-western Russian city of Belgorod late on Friday, the local governor said, the latest in a series of strikes by Ukraine on the city in recent months. Vyacheslav Gladkov said 37 of the injured, including seven children, were taken […]
Israeli bombardment kills dozens in Gaza as health officials prepare polio campaign
Cairo, Egypt/Gaza Reuters Israeli strikes on Saturday killed at least 48 people in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian health authorities said, as clashes took place in central and southern areas of the enclave ahead of the planned start of a polio vaccination campaign. The United Nations is due to start vaccinating some 640,000 children in the […]