Global Quickies: Vaccines in Europe, Evolution in Turkey, and Nazi-era...
EUROPE “The European Court of Justice has ruled that courts may consider vaccines to be the cause of an illness, even in the absence of scientific evidence confirming a link.” GERMANY “Germany’s...
View ArticleGlobal Quickies: Germany Votes for Love, Museum Celebrates Pride, and Fines...
GERMANY “German MPs have voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriage, prompting joyous and unusual scenes in parliament as Green party politicians tossed glittered confetti across the chamber and...
View ArticleGlobal Quickies: Pregnant Teen’s Rights, Abortion Rights, and White Monopoly
TANZANIA “Women’s group joined forces on Thursday against Tanzania’s ban on pregnant pupils in state schools, saying education was a girl’s best shot at success.” HONDURAS “Honduras is on “red alert”...
View ArticleGlobal Quickies: Hate-Bus Arrives in Chile, Hijab While Driving, and Sexism...
AFGHANISTAN / USA “Six Afghan teenage girls are to compete in person in a global robotics competition in Washington on Sunday after the US reversed a decision not to grant them visas. The initial...
View ArticleGlobal Quickies: Vaccinations in Italy, Bill to End Violence Against Women in...
WORLD “UN peacekeepers are sent to the most war-ravaged countries on Earth, ostensibly to help them transition to peace. But some stand accused of committing crimes against the very people they are...
View ArticleGlobal Quickies: Zumba Dancing, #AintNoCinderella, and Making Cool Art Out of...
IRAN “Four boys and two girls have been arrested in Iran for teaching “western” dance moves including Zumba, a Colombian fitness routine, a Revolutionary Guards commander has said.” NEPAL “Campaigners...
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