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Plan to Erect Coal Power Plant in Bangladesh Provokes Outrage Among Activists

Global Voices Region: Bangladesh

  A plan to erect a coal-fired power plant in Bangladesh next to the Sundarbans [1], the largest mangrove forest in the world which straddles Bangladesh and India, is drawing fire from activists in the country... more

Views: 122
 

China:Obama's Commencement Speech Foder for Debate

Global Voices Region: China

This article by Rachel Wang originally appeared on Tea Leaf Nation on May 13, 2013 and is republished as part of a content sharing agreement [Format adapted to facilitate translation]. Last week, a speech by U.S. Presid... more

Views: 273
 

Chemical Plant Protest Censored in China

Global Voices Region: China

Written by Abby Residents of China’s southwestern Kunming city took to the streets on May 4, 2013 to protest against the potential production of a toxic chemical at a nearby factory. According to state media, the... more

Views: 366
 

The South Korean Government Withdraws from Joint Industrial Complex in North Korea

Global Voices Region: Korea, Republic of

Written by Lee Yoo Eun A nearly decade-old, jointly run industrial complex in North Korea, a place often referred as “last bastion [1] of hope [1]” [ko] for Korean reunification, is on the verge... more

Views: 513
 

China Rejects Japan's Earthquake Aid Offer

Global Voices Region: China

Written by Owen The Chinese government has turned down [1] Japan’s offer to help with relief efforts following an earthquake in China's southwest Sichuan province that left at least 193 people dead and mor... more

Views: 701
 

Indonesia: Women's Emancipation Day

Global Voices Region: Indonesia

Written by Carolina Every year, Indonesians celebrate the birthday of Raden Ajeng Kartini on April 21, who is popularly known for championing women's rights. Kartini was born into an intellectual noble family, her fathe... more

Views: 462
 

China: Media Banned from Quoting Foreign News

Global Voices Region: China

Written by Abby On 18 April 2013 China's media authority has announced new regulations [1] barring news outlets and other organizations from reporting on foreign media coverage [2] without permission. The Gen... more

Views: 705
 

China: Destruction of Ancient Buddhist Temple

Global Voices Region: China

Written by Abby Local Chinese authorities, in a bid to preserve parts of the historic Silk Road [1] trade route, have ordered the destruction [2] of another historic site standing in the way. Xingjiao Temple in Xi'an, wh... more

Views: 676
 

New Avian Flu Outbreak Causes Deaths in China

Global Voices Region: China

Written by Owen A strain of avian flu never before seen in humans has so far infected 21 people [1], with six deaths [2], in China, putting health authorities on high alert and prompting fears among many Chinese of the di... more

Views: 818
 

Hong Kong Dock Workers Demand Pay Raise

Global Voices Region: Hong Kong

Written by Oiwan Lam An ongoing strike by Hong Kong dock workers [1] demanding a pay raise and protesting arduous working conditions is delivering a costly blow to the city's port operators and winning widespread ... more

Views: 795




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