Written by Violeta Camarasa In the midst of the preparations for their next national day on September 11, 2013 Catalan communities all over the world have celebrated with human chains to claim independence from Spain. On September 11, celebrations will include the Via Catalana (Catalan Way), a human chain along Catalonia’s (Spain’s northeast region) coastline, […]
Protecting Internet Data
Written by Teplitsa · Translated by Siân Sinnott The Internet, mobile phones, and other such achievements of progress have become essential aspects of human existence, and have simplified communication between people and integrated them into a new space. By registering on websites, filling in surveys on social networks, or uploading photos to Instagram, we are […]
Education Reform Protests Shut Down Mexico City
Written by J. Tadeo · Translated by Marianna Breytman Mexico’s capital has been hit by the protests organized by the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) in recent days. The CNTE protests have become violent at times, causing property damage [1] [es] on the premises of the San Lázaro legislative palace, for example. The CNTE […]
Russia’s Illegal Immigrant Camps
Written by Nina Jobe At the end of July, Moscow oblast’s Acting Governor proposed [1] [ru] the establishment of a detention center for illegal immigrants on a former military base near Yegoryevsky. The cost of renovations to repurpose the property is estimated to be 200 million rubles (over $6 million). Not surprisingly, local residents were […]
China:Prominent Chinese-American Online Celebrity Detained on Prostitution Solicitation Charge
Written by Abby Well-known Chinese-American angel investor and prominent online celebrity Charles Xue has been detained [1] by Beijing police for suspected solicitation of prostitution. Speculation is rampant in China’s social Web, however, that the prostitution bust was just a scheme set up by the authorities to control influential liberals online as part of recent […]
Ugandans Criticize President’s Gifts Linked to Olympian Stephen Kiprotich’s Marathon Victory
Written by Prudence Nyamishana President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda hosted [1] Stephen Kiprotich at his country home for the second time following his victory representing Uganda at the men’s marathon [2] on 17 August, 2013 at the Moscow World Athletics Championships. For winning gold in Moscow, Museveni gave Kiprotich a brand new Mitsubishi Pajero and […]
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