Stories from 7 September 2015
Whatever the Weather, Trinidad & Tobago Is Voting
To paraphrase one Trinidad and Tobago voter, "Rain doesn't keep us from partying, it can't keep us from voting."
Browsing the Web from Cuba's Public Hotspots
Internet in Cuba – from public access points – is limited to using one social network, an email service, and chat and video applications.
Election Day Has Begun in Trinidad & Tobago
"Today is the day Trinidad and Tobago. The country is in your hands..."
Grand Theft Auto and More: The Grim Reality of Life in ‘Donetsk People's Republic’
Documents leaked this summer by 'Anonymous International' depict a living hell for civilians in the separatist-controlled territories of eastern Ukraine.
Mother of Palestinian Toddler Burnt to Death in West Bank Settler Attack Declared Dead
Riham Dawabsheh died from wounds inflicted in an arson attack on her house by Israeli settlers on July 31. Her 18-month-old son Ali died in the attack, sparking outrage in the occupied territories.
Everyday Life in a Fragile State
"'Why South Sudan?' someone asked. It's true, but somewhat feeble, to say South Sudan is unlike any other place." Pernille Baerendtsen shares personal impressions on leaving the world's newest country.
Iranian Newsha Tavakolian Wins Prestigious Prince Claus Award for Her ‘Bold’ Photography
She dedicated her award to "all colleagues who risk their lives telling stories of others that no one listens too.''
Malian Web Activists Finance Academic Support for Timbuktu Students
In Timbuktu, Malian activists are putting together a project that aims to help 200 students, of whom around 50 are girls, prepare for their end-of-year exams.
Will Singapore Vote for Continuity or Change?
"We’re also seeing a significant slice of the younger generation who feel that change is necessary,"
For Animals and Their Humans, Love Speeds the Post-Quake Recovery in Nepal
From the outside, it’s easy to reduce livestock to economics, and that’s certainly one aspect of their existence. But they’re also members of the family.
Al-Qaeda Leader to Speak on “Islamic Spring” in Series of Lectures on Social Media
Terror mastermind and Al Qaeda leader Ayman Al Zawahiri is set to give a series of lectures on the Islamic Spring on social media, say reports.
