Stories from 13 December 2015
This City in Siberia Would Rather Elect a Cat Mayor
As Barnaul's political process slips further from the public, the frustrations of ordinary citizens are beginning to show. For instance, one Internet community is promoting a house cat’s mayoral candidacy.
How the Michelin Star Became the Kiss of Death for Hong Kong’s Street Food
The Michelin Star has turned out to be the kiss of death for several small restaurants in Hong Kong, as landlords raise rents to profit off anticipated earnings boom.
How Activists in Southeast Asia Celebrated Human Rights Day
The theme of justice resonated across Southeast Asia as activist groups highlighted their governments' human rights violations and other abuses.
Climate Change Could Already Be Displacing More People Than War
"We see a narrative of sustained suffering and sustained adaptation until a tipping point is reached and then a decision to migrate is taken.”
