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Slang constitution attempts to popularize Kenyan law

By Natalie Orenstein | June 22, 2010

In an effort to familiarize young voters with Kenya’s draft constitution, a website has translated the document into the slang language Sheng.

Manute Bol, freedom fighter, is dead at 47

Brazil bill could grant rights to 'unborn'

In Moscow, put a damper on slaughtering sheep in courtyards, OK?

Niger Delta oil spills dwarf BP, Exxon Valdez catastrophes

Democracy & Civics

For immigrants to UK, marriage dependent on English proficiency

By Natalie Orenstein | June 15, 2010

Starting this autumn, non-EU immigrants wishing to marry British citizens must pass an English test.

Economy

Recycled ink cartridges used for bike pathway

By Lemery Reyes | June 15, 2010

An Australian national park just got a little more green: it built a new bike pathway with recycled printer cartridges.

Democracy & Civics

A peaceful reality show in the Middle East

By Lemery Reyes | June 15, 2010

Most reality shows tend to document 20-somethings in compromising situations, passed out from nights of drinking and catty fights over gossip.

But, what about a reality show about peace in the Middle East?

Democracy & Civics

Controversial ‘Declaration’ allows tracking of Euro ‘Net searches

By Natalie Orenstein | June 10, 2010

The European Parliament’s pending “Written Declaration 29” is poised to permit the tracking of every EU Internet search made in the next two years.

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FIFA accused of blocking condom distribution, safe-sex information during World Cup

By Don Clyde | June 10, 2010

HIV prevention groups and the South African government will raise awareness by giving out hundreds of millions of free condoms during World Cup.

Environment

Trashy hotel built from beach debris

By Natalie Orenstein | June 10, 2010

Rome is home to the Pantheon and the Colosseum, but last week the city added something entirely different—and trashier—to its architectural repertoire.

Democracy & Civics

Five Al-Jazeera anchorwomen resign over ‘decency’

By Don Clyde | June 9, 2010

The news presenters quit after attacks on their “clothes and decency.”

Featured

Team embarks on simulated mission to Mars

By Don Clyde | June 8, 2010

Humanity has long sought to put a person on Mars, but it might only be possibly if astronauts can stand each other long enough to make the journey there and back.

Democracy & Civics

Acid attack victim inspires Pakistani legislation

By Natalie Orenstein | June 8, 2010

Recently drafted Pakistani legislation has the potential to become the nation’s first law against domestic violence.

Democracy & Civics

HIV-positive women sue Namibian government over forced sterilization

By Don Clyde | June 3, 2010

Hundreds of protesters rallied yesterday behind three women petitioning the Namibian government to end the practice of forced sterilization of HIV-positive patients.

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