Attempt to build cultural bridges sparks anger, though it’s unclear whether protests were genuine or stage-managed By Sara Khojoyan A controversial festival of Azerbaijani films has finally taken place in Armenia, but not before the venue had to be switched following angry protests. The Caucasus Centre of Peacemaking Initiatives, CCPI, an Armenian organisation, was […]
Philippines-China crisis: ‘Wag the Dog’ China diversion over scandal
Manila Analysts say "China is engaged in a spin game, trying to draw attention elsewhere from a domestic corruption scandal and how it might affect the make up of its government." the opinion is further critical that some in the central corridors of power fearing for their own positions are backing ‘a flashpoint’ or even […]
Philippines: legal team wil take China to ITLOS unilaterally on reef crisis
Manila – "Our legal team will go to ITLOS unilaterally.” declared the Philippine governments foreign affiars spokesman, " “if China will not go with us to ITLOS,together- we will file for mediation ourselves" Raul Hernandez spokesperson for the DFA in manila said – In officials stressed they want the issue seettled – should China […]
Women playing vital role in modern world:JK Minister
Jammu, March 08 (Scoop News) – Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla has said that today’s women are playing vital role in every field of activity and greatly contributing towards the progress of Nation. He said education of women and the girl child is a very important for the development and inclusive growth […]
Panama: The Indigenous Leader Who Took on the Government
Written by Ariel Moreno and Translated by Betsy Galbreath This post is part of our special coverage Indigenous Rights [1]. Panama went through one of the biggest crises it has seen since democracy was restored in 1989 when the indigenous people of Gnobe-Bugle decided to take over the highway on January 31, 2012, [2] protesting mining and construction of hydroelectric facilities […]
United Kingdom: #TwitterKurds Organize First Social Media Gathering in London
Written by Nigar Hacizade A group of Kurdish Internet activists that have been organizing around the #TwitterKurds hashtag on Twitter have come together for the first Kurdish Social Media Gathering earlier this month in London. The event, which was followed through the #KSMG [Kurdish Social Media Gathering] tag, was live streamed and joined in via […]
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