In countries of the Americas, such as the United States, Brazil and Argentina, women are getting more vaccinated against Covid. In parts of Africa and…
As the siege increases, Hong Kong philosopher stops writing and visits students in prison – 07/02/2021 – World
When he took a photo of a group of students from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan in 2012, Chow Po Chung, a prominent political…
We can learn a lot about tolerance from other primates, says Essayist
The encounter between the elderly chimpanzee, days before her death, and her lifelong friend, also an elderly scientist, is an unforgettable scene: the radiant joy…
Windbreaker, utility coat and jacket: discover the Chinese PC suit
Xi Jinping has a varied wardrobe. During a visit to state television in Beijing, the Chinese leader appeared in a navy blue windbreaker jacket, the…
Fujimorism tightens the rope
Arbitration from national bodies – the National Election Jury and the National Office of Electoral Processes – and international observers, including the OAS, said the…
New Yorkers share what it feels like to be able to smoke marijuana freely on the streets
When recreational marijuana use was legalized in New York state in March, much of the change wasn’t immediate. But one noticeable difference immediately became apparent:…
Miami firefighter’s daughter, 7, found dead in building collapse – 2/7/2021 – world
The death toll in the building collapse in Surfside, north of Miami Beach, Florida, rose to 20 on Friday (2), after rescuers found two bodies…
Yemeni model arrested for “indecent acts” attempts suicide in prison – 07/02/2021 – World
Yemeni model and actress Intisar al-Hammadi, 20, jailed since February on charges of “indecent acts” by the authorities of the Houthi rebel group – which…
Xi’s literary and historical quotes from Chinese CP party go unnoticed by Western ears – 2/7/2021 – world
In his speech at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping left the West perplexed. Not only because of…
Chinese Internet Bars Criticize Government, Violence, and Sex; understand how – 02/07/2021 – World
In China, you cannot use the internet to disparage the government, see sexy pictures, or play games of chance. To prevent this, the Chinese government…