Stories from 16 November 2017
“Cementazo” Scandal Tarnishes Costa Rican Presidential Election
The "cementazo", roughly translated as "huge cement blow", is a corruption case tarnishing the presidential election in one of the most institutionally stable countries in Latin America.
With a Little Help From Humans, the Caribbean's Birds Are Attempting a Post-Hurricane Comeback
Wildlife suffers from the effects of natural disasters too, and after the tough 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, conservationists across the Caribbean are helping bird populations to be resilient.
The Winner Is: Same Sex Marriage Equality in Australia
"First bloody vote result in years that made me feel like reasonable, kind, compassionate people are still the clear majority."
Many Taiwanese Say Taiwan Representation at China’s National Congress Was Simply Beijing Propaganda
"[The drama] is selling out Taiwan’s independence movement. When the pro-independence movement in Taiwan becomes stronger, Beijing will pay more and more to build up a united front in Taiwan."
