May 24, 2020

Prosecuting IS returnees in Germany requires the law’s longest arm

An increasing number of "Islamic State" returnees are standing trial in Germany, including female supporters of the terror group. To make their case, federal prosecutors are relying on international criminal law.…

5 years ago

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Food waste: Turning trash into treasure

As people across the globe stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic, residential trash has increased dramatically. While on average households used to cook once or twice a day, many are now making…

5 years ago

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Mount Fuji to be closed in the summer due to pandemic

Japan's beloved Mount Fuji will be closed during this year's summer climbing season to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, officials have announced.…

5 years ago

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Work from home… forever?

Would you work from home forever? When's the next time you'll catch a plane to go on vacation? Would a Covid-19 vaccine even work?…

5 years ago

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Spain gives last applause for medics as coronavirus cases fall

People across Spain gave one last tribute to medical workers, with some parts of Madrid clapping for 25 minutes straight. Hard-hit Spain has started rolling back its lockdown restrictions after a drop…

5 years ago

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Some governments ‘using’ Covid-19 to stifle dissent, UN human rights chief warns

In an interview with FRANCE 24, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet warned that some governments were taking advantage of emergency powers imposed amid the Covid-19 crisis to stifle…

5 years ago

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Ramadan call to prayer resumes at London mosque

In order to discourage large gatherings during Britain's coronavirus lockdown the country's mosques have generally stopped broadcasting the traditional call to prayer. But with the holy season of Ramadan drawing to a…

5 years ago

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California’s Venice Beach reopens to surfers

Los Angeles County beaches are reopening with restrictions after a 47-day closure, but Venice Beach, one of the most popular beaches in the United States, remains mostly quiet. While swimming, surfing, running…

5 years ago

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How’s West Africa doing? Covid-19 tests region’s resilience

What's West Africa learned since the Ebola pandemic? When's the right moment to ease lockdown? What are the conditions for staging elections during the current crisis?…

5 years ago

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Populism and the pandemic: The great divide in Brazil

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic in Brazil, the populist president Jair Bolsonaro is refusing to sacrifice the economy for the sake of public health.…

5 years ago

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May 24, 2020 - Page 2

Prosecuting IS returnees in Germany requires the law’s longest arm

Food waste: Turning trash into treasure

Mount Fuji to be closed in the summer due to pandemic

Work from home… forever?

Spain gives last applause for medics as coronavirus cases fall

Some governments ‘using’ Covid-19 to stifle dissent, UN human rights chief warns

Ramadan call to prayer resumes at London mosque

California’s Venice Beach reopens to surfers

How’s West Africa doing? Covid-19 tests region’s resilience

Populism and the pandemic: The great divide in Brazil

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