How Climate Change Contributed to Massive Floods in South Asia
Heavy monsoon rains have caused disastrous floods and left millions displaced in South Asia. Like Harvey, climate change likely played a role.
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Hong Kong’s Effort to Penalize Protests Is Creating a Feedback Loop
Chinese authorities reversed an earlier decision not to jail a young figurehead of the democracy movement, a decision that's only fueled more citizen unrest.
Why Do So Many People Love to Hate Chinese Tourists?
Two Chinese tourists gave the Nazi salute in Berlin, breaking the law and garnering international media attention.
Morocco’s Political Crisis Threatens to Boil Over Into the Region at Large
A fish vendor's death late last year gave rise to popular anger over poor governance in the North African nation. That could have implications beyond just Morocco.
Scotland Sets New Wind Energy Record
In June alone, the nation's wind turbines generated over one million megawatt hours of electricity.
Viewfinder: An Election Rally in East Timor
Fretilin party supporters participate in an election campaign rally in Dili, East Timor, on July 19th, 2017.
Why Are Migrant Workers’ Passports Still Being Held Hostage in the UAE?
Despite existing laws, multiple big and small organizations in the UAE continue to take away the passports of foreign employees, entrapping employees into a byzantine system of human rights violations and forced employment.
In the Liu Xiaobo Saga, the World Demands a Kinder, Gentler China
Beijing is foregoing a chance to rebrand itself to the international community as a world leader, rights advocates warn.
Viewfinder: Celebrating Victory in Mosul
An Iraqi boy flashes the sign for victory as he celebrates in the Old City of Mosul on July 9th, 2017, after the government's announcement of the liberation of the embattled city.
What Will Become of France’s National Front?
French populists are already seeing into the next decade.