00:00 China is ramping up its crackdown on pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. Police in the territory say they’ve carried out a national security operation that has seen several people detained. Among those...
Thailand: The elephant rescuer of Chiang Mai | Global Ideas
Thailand’s work elephants often lead a miserable existence. Animal welfare activist Lek Chailert has set up a sanctuary for rescued elephants in northern Thailand. There the animals can enjoy their retirement.
Yemen: Heavy rains threaten Sanaa’s ancient homes
They have been called an “extraordinary masterpiece” of early Islamic architecture, but after years of disrepair, the ravages of war and now months of heavy rains the ancient mud brick houses of Yemen’s UNESCO-listed...
France’s anti-terror prosecutor to investigate aid worker killings in Niger
France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor opened an investigation on Monday into “murder in connection with terrorism” over Sunday’s attack on humanitarian workers in Niger, in which eight people were killed including...
Looking back at the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza – Gideon Israel
Looking back at the Israeli withdrawal from #Gaza. Gideon Israel, Founder & President, Jerusalem-Washington Center
Wealthy New Yorkers flee as the city is getting less safe
Fatal shootings in New York are up by nearly two thirds compared to a year ago. Despite that, the city’s police budget is being slashed under pressuire from Black Lives Matter protests. But survery’s suggest...
Police detain protesters in Belarus
Demonstrators in #Minsk and other cities in #Belarus continuing to protest against the reelection of President Alexander Lukashenko have been met with tear gas and flash-bang grenades, as police seek to disperse and...