In Azerbaijan, the government takes treason seriously — or does it?
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In Azerbaijan, the government takes treason seriously — or does it?
What constitutes treason according to local legislation and is it being used fairly in Azerbaijan? The answer is in the details of the legislation ...
Moldova's presidential elections face the second round
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Moldova's presidential elections face the second round
Only slightly more than 50 percent of voters supported the inclusion of the European course in the Constitution. Moldova will hold the second round...
The rise of Ethiopian art on the global stage: Insights from curator Mifta Zeleke
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The rise of Ethiopian art on the global stage: Insights from curator Mifta Zeleke
"Africa has 54 countries, each with diverse and rich artistic traditions, but these complexities often need to be simplified. Labels like 'Afr...
Turkey rocked by a terrorist attack
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Turkey rocked by a terrorist attack
The attack came a day after Devlet Bahçeli, the leader of an ultra-right Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) called to restart peace talks with the...
The ‘Kamala effect’ on the Latino vote
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The ‘Kamala effect’ on the Latino vote
According to all polls, the November 5 presidential election will be very close. Will the Democratic candidate be able to get Latinos to tip the ba...
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences triggers debates on China’s economic growth
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The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences triggers debates on China’s economic growth
A few critical voices are using three Nobel laureates' research to argue for institutional reform in China. Critics say change is essential to...
Papuan news outlet Jubi attacked with Molotov bomb
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Papuan news outlet Jubi attacked with Molotov bomb
"If press freedom continues to be intimidated, what's at stake is not only the right of journalists, but also the public's right to obtai...
A recovery center in Nigeria takes a musical approach to combating drug addiction
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A recovery center in Nigeria takes a musical approach to combating drug addiction
Some studies suggest that religion and spiritual faith can help in preventing and recovering from substance abuse, largely because of the social su...
‘Buy solar panels,’ Cuban officials say as the island faces another critical blackout
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‘Buy solar panels,’ Cuban officials say as the island faces another critical blackout
In several parts of the island, people are staging nighttime protests against the regime, seeking the cover of darkness for security.
The rise of Amazigh novels in Algeria: Between struggle and official recognition
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The rise of Amazigh novels in Algeria: Between struggle and official recognition
Algerian novelists celebrate their mother tongue through Amazigh writing, which evolved from a tool of resistance into a rich literary language wit...