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Weak public consultation approach draws questions about plans to ‘revitalise’ beloved Trinidad park

'True consultation involves stakeholder participation'

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31 July 2021

How a swimming pool became Puerto Rico's symbol of climate change and corruption

Protestors have camped on the pool's construction site for weeks

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31 July 2021

Violence against women is on the rise in Mexico. How do Mexicans perceive it?

A national poll may have some answers.

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30 July 2021

The essence of LeRoy Clarke, Trinidad and Tobago's master artist who died this week

'His [was] a life of extreme self-consciousness'

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30 July 2021

“Istanbul is the new cool” claims Turkey's Ministry of Tourism and Culture, though not everyone agrees

New promo video Istanbul the New Cool prompts criticism.

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29 July 2021

Journalist working remotely in Barbados shares her experience of street harassment

[Harassment] 'is a widespread and ubiquitous issue'

Written by Flora Thomas

29 July 2021

Bermudians are ‘bursting with pride’ as triathlete Flora Duffy brings home the country's first Olympic gold

'What a fantastic 'golden' performance from start to finish'

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28 July 2021

Indonesia faces criticism for lack of financial support amid lockdowns

A slowed economy plus COVID-19 restrictions have created financial hardship

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28 July 2021

Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz makes history for winning the Philippines’ first ever Olympic gold medal

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Afghan refugees flood into Turkey as USA announces final troop withdrawal

Afghan refugees enter Turkey as USA withdrawal comes into effect

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28 July 2021

Hong Kong hands down first guilty sentence on terrorism and inciting secession charges under national security law

The convicted protester Tong Ying-kit could face life in prison

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28 July 2021

Angola's government launches a campaign to end the use of anabolic body modification

Campaigners hope to raise awareness about the dangers of "jarda"

Written by Global Voices Lusofonia

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28 July 2021

Pakistani woman cricketer Nida Dar faces sexism from a former cricketer

Former cricketer Abdul Razzaq makes sexist remarks about Nida Dar

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27 July 2021

Foreign journalists harassed by Chinese citizens over Zhengzhou flooding coverage

'You should have a positive view on China'

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Religious cleric criticizes Turkey's women's volleyball team for their appearance in Tokyo Olympics

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27 July 2021

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26 July 2021

Russian internet censor blocks Team Navalny websites

The state designated Navalny’s movement and campaign networks as “extremist organizations”

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26 July 2021

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