Stories about English from November, 2016
Dear Young Progressive Annoyed About the Trump Victory…
"Is it such a terrible thing that the other half of the country should have the right to to have a government it favors in power?"
A Live Facebook Event to Promote Peace and Fight Hate Speech in Kenya
DW Akademie is hosting the event to discuss strategies to counter hate speech in Kenya ahead of the general elections next year.
Beirut Begins Destroying the City’s Last Public Beach
The people of Beirut were shocked this Saturday, when images of the city's last public beach, began circulating on social media, showing the site being destroyed by heavy construction equipment.
Two Slain Youth Become Tragic Symbols of Ongoing Police Brutality in Sri Lanka
This post by Raisa Wickrematunge originally appeared on Groundviews, an award-winning citizen journalism website in Sri Lanka. An edited version is published below as part of a content-sharing agreement with Global Voices. On Monday October 24 and Tuesday October 25, 2016, Police Inspector General Pujith Jayasundera’s mobile number, given out...
Braving Crackdowns by India, These Young Kashmiri Volunteers Keep Neighbourhoods Safe
In the past three months, the Jammu and Kashmir police and the Reserve Police have arrested around 7,000 people in the Kashmir Valley often at the dead of the night.
Sleeping or Dead – Part 2: Aghiad's Blue Jacket
"He pulls the chain till we are hanging by our hands, toes barely touching the ground. You’re mid-way between sky and earth, presented as a sacrifice of blood."
America, I Used to Love You
The election of Donald Trump has broken the hearts of many around the world who love America.
Trump Propagandists From Macedonia Shy Away From His Victory
Political spammers from Macedonia, who ran hundreds of pro-Trump fake news websites, have taken a modest stance and do not think they had an influence on the US election results.
Let’s Take Back Twitter, Please
A worldwide campaign is underway to attempt to buy and transform the little blue bird into a cooperatively-owned platform.
Possible Trump Cabinet Members’ Links to the MEK Cult Could Spell Trouble for Iran
A Donald Trump presidency and the closeness of some of the president-elect's key allies with the militant group MEK could mean a worrying shift in the US position on Iran.
Nationalists and Populists in Serbia and Macedonia Celebrate Trump's Victory
Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential elections caused ecstatic reactions among right-wing politicians and their adherents in several Balkan countries, especially due to animosity towards the Clintons.
Africans See Humour and Hypocrisy in Donald Trump's Presidential Win
"Donald Trump is the 45th President of the USA and the story of America as a shining beacon of justice is a lie."
The Caribbean Considers a World Where Donald Trump Is President
"If you thought Trump was more dangerous than Hillary you know little to nothing about world events. Hillary lost because [...] people were tired of the status quo [...]"
After Three Years, Thousands of Haiyan Survivors in the Philippines Are Still Homeless
"Instead of lightning fast assistance to the survivors, they were made to wait, even to beg for their survival."
Withdrawal of Large Currency Bank Notes Creates Panic in India
"Spare a thought for all the maids, drivers, too. They also get paid their salary in Rs500 notes. Hope the Govt has massive outreach program."
Trump Supporters Have Made This Russian Propaganda Chief the Happiest Person on Twitter
As the world reels today from Donald Trump’s stunning upset, Russians look to America with newfound confidence that years of battling the Western liberal media’s dominance have finally paid off.
There's a Scary Pattern of Phony Facebook Posts Used as an Excuse to Attack Hindus in Bangladesh
A worrying pattern of violence targeting Hindu communities and other minorities continues in Bangladesh.
‘We Will Not Surrender': Opposition Voices Rally to Support Turkey's Besieged Media
Yet another independent media outlet in post-coup attempt Turkey is on the brink.
‘In Our World, You're Either Born With the Right Passport or Not’
Amélie Jacques, a French blogger, reacts to the current situation with refugees in Calais, France.
A Hilarious Meme Leads to Crowdfunding Campaign for Children in Ghana
"There have been many stories of how crowdsourcing rescued many from challenges. But it is more exciting when a negative and hilarious meme is turned into a good tale..."
Sweden Joins International Effort to Recognize ‘World Kobane Day’
Several Swedish cities have joined the “World Kobane Day” movement in solidarity with the city that fought and defeated ISIS in 2015.
