Global Issues
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Brazil Indigenous leaders sue Jair Bolsonaro for ‘crimes against humanity’
Two top Brazilian Indigenous leaders have asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate President Jair Bolsonaro for “crimes against…
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Russian authorities jail Alexei Navalny’s allies ahead of protests this weekend
Russian authorities on Friday cracked down on supporters of opposition politician Alexei Navalny, handing down short jail terms to allies…
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Will deplatforming make QAnon and the far-right fade away or radicalise further?
“It’s over and nothing makes sense,” read one message thread title on the largest of these forums. James Purtill ABC…
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The Meaning of the Mittens: Five Possibilities
Pity the art directors, the stylists, and the stage managers. Naomi Klein The Intercept_ So much effort, taste, strategy, and…
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New Challenges for Chad’s Army
Chadian authorities, supported by their international partners, should build a more representative and professional army, and establish safeguards to discourage…
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The Graeco-Turkish Aegean ‘Talks’: Ankara, Berlin, Washington and Israel versus Greece?
The 61st round of exploratory contacts between Greece and Turkey are due to begin on 25 January, following considerable pressure…
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Why the EU’s global fishing activities can’t be called sustainable yet
Nearly a third of its catch comes from non-EU waters, most of which belong to developing countries. Authors The Conversation…
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COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory for aged care workers, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces after National Cabinet
However, the PM did not rule out making a COVID-19 vaccine compulsory for aged care workers “in the future”. Authors…
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‘Long overdue’: Germany moves to eradicate lingering Nazi laws
Germany is moving to rid itself of a cluster of laws introduced by the Nazis, still lingering on its books…
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Mali/France: Investigate French Airstrike Killing 19
The Malian and French governments should promptly and impartially investigate the French airstrike on January 3, 2021, in central Mali that killed 19…
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Growing abuse of political labels is a real problem
I particularly don’t like the way the use of these labels has evolved in recent years, becoming a mechanism of…
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More than 30 countries condemn Australia at UN over high rates of child incarceration
Australia has come under international pressure to reduce the number of children in detention, with more than 30 countries using…
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President Erdoğan’s advisor says Turkey’s intel agency will feed Swedish-based Turkish journalist to the sharks
Speaking during a debate program on a CNN Türk on January 15, 2021, a pro-government media outlet, Caşın targeted Abdullah Bozkurt,…
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‘Like flying’: Dozens more refugees released from hotel detention in Melbourne
But the second day of releases is bittersweet news to the 14 men who remain detained at the hotel, who…
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To publish or not to publish?
Terrorism, political extremism, Donald Trump, social media and the phenomenon of “cancel culture” are confronting journalists with a range of…
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United States President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris sworn in during inauguration ceremony
Mr Biden, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, gave the oath of office on a 127-year-old family Bible just before…
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