Stories from 5 February 2016
Global Deforestation Is Decreasing. Or Is It?
A new look at the complex picture of changes in land use suggests that, when it comes to forests, we’re far from being out of the woods.
Meet Brazil's (Literally) Most Sung Hero: The Japanese Federale
“Oh my God, I'm done for. The Japanese Federale is knocking at my door.”
Afghan Five-Year-Old Murtaza Ready to Meet Argentine Football Star Messi
"We do not have any personal desires but what we expect is opportunities for our children to have a better future."
Did Kyrgyzstan’s Prime Minister Fall for Spam Scam?
"During my free time I read about you and learn how to be successful."
Ukrainian Censor's ‘Explicit Content’ Database Is Up for Grabs
Ukraine's now extinct National Expert Commission for Protection of Public Morality accumulated a database of "explicit" content during its tenure—and no one knows what to do with it.
Kuelap, the Ancient Fortress That Aims to Become the Second Biggest Tourist Destination in Peru
"The old occupants of Kuelap abandoned their city before the Spaniards arrived, for reasons that remain unknown."
A Dying Swan Resurrects Faith in the Creativity of Trinidad & Tobago Carnival
"No one else understands how to combine the mechanical principles and characters of the mas into a new work that says something about the world and our corner of it."
Did Argentina’s New President Just Arrest His First Political Prisoner?
Officially, Sala was arrested on two charges: “inciting criminal behavior” and spreading “disorder” by lobbying cooperatives to oppose the governor's reforms by resisting the state's new requirements.
‘Lion's Blood’ Stickers Pop Up All Over Sri Lanka, Stoking Fears of Renewed Ethnic Hatred
"Today, politically motivated groups alleged to be close to the former regime have unleashed a new wave of hate and racism under the “Sinha Le” label."
