Politicians hope that a “museum of fascism” in Benito Mussolini’s hometown can help the country face its demons. Historians aren’t so sure.
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Author and activist Arundhati Roy proves once again that she is a passionate voice of dissent in a nation that’s tilting towards authoritarianism.
Venezuela’s opposition has called a 48-hour strike to stop the Maduro government from rewriting the nation’s constitution. But grassroots democracy may not be able to save the Bolivarian Republic.
Citizens and digital-rights advocates are pushing back against growing cyber repression in Thailand, where sharing the wrong Facebook post can land you in jail.
In Turkey, Twitter has become a dangerous platform, with some seven people detained daily for posting anti-government messages.
Conflict and poverty further deepen the impacts of climate change, resulting widening income inequality between women and men.
The Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Ireland are among the rich countries that funnel major corporate money into secret offshore tax shelters, according to a new study.
Freedom, social progress and tolerance are Norwegian values, but not everyone there gets to enjoy them equally.
Due to rising sea levels, low-lying island nations are in immediate danger. If drastic measures are taken, this disastrous trend can be transformed into an opportunity for sustainable development.
Indian girls grow up in an environment where they are constantly reminded that fair is beautiful.
Italy, Portugal and Spain have all gone up in flames in recent weeks, highlighting the need to rethink how Mediterranean countries protect people and save ecosystems.
Can open data change the world? We looked beyond the hype to find out.
The French president’s orchestration of the Bastille Day military parade featuring a Daft Punk tune was a deft move that left Trump outmaneuvered, and positioned France as a force to contend with.
Good intentions, money and the desire to help are essential ingredients for the orphanage tourism industry. But tourists end up becoming agents in the exploitation of children.
France and the US have always had their differences, but they’ve also proved strong and steady allies.
International tourism is a booming business, with tourists spending US$1.4 trillion each year. Who’s benefiting from this outlay of cash?
In one bloody week in June, 181 Rio residents were shot, including a baby in utero. It’s now impossible not to notice that city’s once-lauded favela “pacification” strategy has all but collapsed.
After a major defeat in Mosul, Islamic State seems to have suffered a blow that could end its goal of establishing a cross-border caliphate in the Middle East.
China is sinking billions into energy development in rural Pakistan, much of it earmarked for renewables. That may be good for the climate and the national economy, but what about the locals?
The term “meme” was coined in 1976. Today, these cultural artefacts have gone viral, and are redrawing the boundaries of acceptable political discourse.
In the current commercial space race, the idea of reusing rockets is gaining momentum.
Princesses are not great role models if we want to raise empowered daughters.
The versatile, controversial piece of clothing has come to symbolise both the oppression of women and their empowerment.
A new study finds that even in best-case scenarios, the fishing communities most hurt by climate change are on small island nations such as Kiribati, the Solomon Islands and the Maldives.
Access to clean and regular water remains a challenge for New Delhi, a city that could easily tackle its water crisis with greater effort.