the new humanitarian

Last week's award recognised Abiy's many accomplishments the lifting of the country's state of emergency, the release of thousands of political prisoners, the easing of censorship, the legalisation of outlawed opposition groups, the tackling of corruption, and the promotion of in politics.. ..

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philippines, israel, palestine and jews: a tangled, bittersweet

At a time when most western democracies refused them refuge, Filipinos are said to have welcomed the Jews with open arms, continuing an established tradition of hospitality in a country that had provided shelter to White Russians and Spanish Republicans alike.  . >>  . ... The costs of..

factchecking the october democratic debate

The National Retail Federation reports that “54 percent of surveyed retailers plan to open new stores in 2019, and 36 percent of those surveyed will have a higher store count than in 2018.” ... “Once-Online-Only Brands Will Open 850 Brick-And-Mortar Stores Over Next Five Years.” ..

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