Stories about English from June, 2017
Nigerians Celebrate the Election of Seven British-Nigerians to the UK Parliament
While the federal government of Nigerians is congratulating the new MPs, some Nigerians say the government should not appropriate the electoral victory of the British-Nigerians.
People Around the World Celebrate International Day of Yoga, an Ancient Indian Tradition
"Many countries which do not know our language, tradition, or culture, are now connecting to India through Yoga. Yoga connects body, mind, and soul."
Where Did Indians’ Ancient Ancestors Come From? The Indo-Aryan Migration Debate Rages Once More
"The linguistic evidence for the #AryanMigration theory is very strong. [Now there is something] for those that need hard science."
Angered by Online Censorship, Palestinians Say #NoToBlocking
Blocked websites are known for their criticism of the Palestinian Authority and its president Mahmoud Abbas.
More Than a Year Later, Landslide Victims Scrape By in a Resettlement City in Myanmar
"A year after the resettlement, residents only just received power and still do not have running water. They are left to rely on collecting rainwater and deliveries from aid groups."
‘Minor Storm’ Causes ‘Major Losses’ in Parts of Trinidad & Tobago
Tropical Storm Bret was milder than it could have been, but some areas of Trinidad and Tobago still suffered damage.
Offshore Asylum Seeker Detainees Win Historic Compensation in Australia
"The majority of the refugees have been seriously damaged physically and mentally and this money is not even enough to cover the medical expenses..."
Filmed Beating of Somali Woman Highlights the Dangers That Europe-Bound Refugees Face
“I was in complete shock to see her video that I can’t even explain. Not one human being deserves to be treated that way regardless of what they did.”
Photos Capture the Delicate Beauty of Nepal's Butterflies
See their stripes, dots, and colors up close, thanks to these shots by photographer Susheel Shrestha.
Tropical Storm Bret Hits Trinidad & Tobago — and Twitter
A tropical storm with an attitude makes landfall in Trinidad and Tobago -- and causes a stir in the Twittersphere.
Chinese Cities Are Shaming Jaywalkers With Facial Recognition Software
"Public interest is greater than individual interest,"a traffic police researcher argues. But legal experts argue that the measure violates people's privacy.
One Last Bolt: Jamaicans Party at National Stadium After Usain's Last Run on Native Soil
The man who redefined athletics has run his last race on home soil; the stellar lineup of athletes reflected the growing stature of Jamaican track and field.
With Economy Unravelling, What Awaits the Turkmen Regime?
"This is the end for Turkmenistan. The crisis has reached the country. Now we’ll see the appearance of the Central Asian Venezuela."
Thailand’s Junta Leader Wants Citizens to Answer Four Leading Questions About Elections
"If in the future, Thailand experiences another coup d’etat, will it be charged as a crime against the state?" wrote an activist in response.
Five Years on, Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi's Family Repeats Call for His Release
Miriam was a four-year-old the last time she saw her father: "I try to remember you. Your voice, your hugs, but I can’t."
What Next for US-Australian Relations After Malcolm Turnbull Mocks ‘The Donald'?
Audio of Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull mimicking US President Donald Trump in a stand-up at Canberra's midwinter ball has been leaked by political journalist Laurie Oakes.
Fake News Twists Hong Kong Airline Hostesses’ Refusal to Wear Chinese Name Tags
Chinese media portrayed the refusal as another example of Hong Kong-mainland tension. In reality, it was about privacy.
Palestinian Authority Once Again Censors Websites of Rivals and Critics
The blocked websites have been critical of the Palestinian Authority and its president Mahmoud Abbas.
Years After Marriage, Indian Women Dare to Say Their Husbands’ Names for the First Time
Community correspondent Rohini Pawar shares how women in Walhe village in Pune district, Maharashtra, are breaking away from patriarchal cultural practices.
Protests Break Out Across Idlib Against Syria's Al Qaeda Branch
"The Syrian revolution ongoing to topple every tyrant"
Hong Kong Activists Urge Restaurants to Remove Shark Fin Soup From Menus
"Just as Hong Kong consumers have a responsibility to stop eating shark fin, restaurant groups like Maxim's also have an equal responsibility to stop selling it."