china’s algorithms of repression

The 2008 protests by Tibetans across Tibetan on range of issues including intrusive religious and cultural restrictions, and the 2009 riots Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, prompted the government to step up mass surveillance and police recruitment in these minority regions. ... By resisting..

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woman heads palestinian health ministry for the first time

According to Harb, Shtayyeh's government continues with the policies of previous governments to limit the appointments of women to social services ministries, reflecting the underrated role of Palestinian political life.. ... Despite this criticism, Minister of Women's Affairs Amal Hamad..

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u.s. appeals ruling that granted gay couple's son citizenship

Andrew and Elad Dvash-Banks twins were conceived via surrogate, and U.S government is trying to prevent one son from acquiring citizenship through his father... ... Morris said that the next step was for the Circuit to hear oral arguments, and that, in the meantime, Ethan still has American..

farsnews

Syrian Army sent massive military convoy comprising over 200 government troops and military vehicles carrying military equipment from al-Hamdaniyeh Aleppo to the town of Ahras and Tal Raf'at Northern Aleppo, reinforcing their military positions, battlefield sources Northern Aleppo said Tuesday.. ..

generation zero celebrates zero carbon act announcement

The group is critical that the Government has decided to tie Zero Carbon Bill rather than creating separate new law.. ... The Act will also require the government to prepare National Climate Risk Assessment and National Adaptation plan to address these climate risks, droughts and weather..

local government nz

Local Government New Zealand is delighted to see Local Government Amendment Bill pass its third and final reading Parliament last night, effectively reinstating the four aspects of community well-being social, economic, More >>.. ... Local Government New Zealand is disappointed..

next year’s nailbiter of an election

Prime Minister's this week that she intends to follow the practice restored by Sir John Key of naming the election date in the year, rather has focused attention that no matter whatever date is settled upon the election cycle will soon be upon us.. For Labour and National the prize is obvious the..

john quiggin

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