Some Spanish-speaking activists are already using a different gender-inclusive term, arguing it’s a better replacement for Latinx.
Canada is preventing provinces and territories from using federal child-care dollars to transform schools into one-stop centres for young children.
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An anthropologist writes that despite best efforts, there is no guarantee that children may not have been exploited in the production process of chocolate.
Could Ukraine’s entry be heading for Eurovision success?
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Politics have never been that far away from the Eurovision Song Contest. Since its inception, the annual event has reflected the political culture and geopolitical realities of Europe.
A woman hugs a Polish volunteer before he crosses the border to go and fight against Russian forces.
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According to some reports, thousands of people from around the world are signing up to fight on behalf of Ukraine. But comparisons to the Spanish Civil War’s International Brigades are misguided.
Freshly caught fish are pictured in a pirogue in Dakar, Senegal.
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From devil to potion to miracle drug, chocolate’s arrival in Europe was a wild ride.
A float featuring Christopher Columbus makes its way down Fifth Avenue during the 75th annual Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 14, 2019, in New York.
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Given Italian history, U.S. descendants of Italian immigrants have reason to reject their association with Columbus and stand in solidarity with indigenous groups as they reclaim their histories.
The Vikings are coming: the re-enactment of 9th-centory attacks on Catoira, northwestern Spain.
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The U.S. is broken up into 50 states, plus territories like Puerto Rico and Guam, and a federal district, Washington, D.C. Most other countries have smaller parts too.
The feeling of solidarity towards other EU countries differs from one area to another.
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A recent survey conducted in eight European countries provides a snapshot of citizens’ views of their own countries’ leaders as well as those who influence the future of the EU.
Fertility is generally high in Northern Europe and low in Southern Europe.
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Fertility is higher in Northern Europe than in Southern Europe. To understand, let’s take a look at family policies, equality between women and men and the economic context.
The Caban Coch dam, in Wales’ Elan Valley, is just one of the estimated 1.2 million river barriers in Europe.
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New research published in the journal Nature reveals that more than 1.2 million flow barriers exist on European rivers and that approximately 10% are obsolete.