ARCHIVE November2020
Beijing’s misgivings with tech billionaire Jack Ma, as seen by Chinese social media
Earlier this month, the financial world was shocked by the sudden suspension of Ant Group’s initial public offering (IPO), set to debut on the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock market on November […]
Proposed tax on books in Brazil may disadvantage readers in poorer neighbourhoods
This article was written by Renan Cavalcante and Lucas Veloso. It is published here via a content partnership between Global Voices and Agência Mural. In 2007, writer Alessandro Buzo opened the Suburbano […]
Brazilian food delivery drivers strike against employers, citing poor working conditions
This article was written by Lucas Veloso and Jéssica Moreira. It is published here under a content partnership between Global Voices and Agência Mural. As soon as he turned 18, Michel da […]
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Turkish court overturns convictions against four human rights activists – JURIST
The Turkish Court of Cassation, the country’s highest appellate court, Tuesday overturned convictions against four human rights defenders including Honorary Chair of Amnesty International of Turkey, Taner Kılıç. All four were formerly […]
Australia forms multi-agency task force to combat cyber crime – JURIST
On Saturday, Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security Clare O’Neil announced the formation of a multi-agency task force to combat cyber crime. Called the Joint Standing Operation (JSO), the task […]
‘Invasive’ two-finger test performed on sexual assault victims is misconduct, India Supreme Court rules – JURIST
The India Supreme Court Monday declared that performing the “two-finger” or “three-finger” vaginal test on victims of rape or sexual assault will be classed as misconduct.Also dubbed the “virginity” test, the test […]
China-run ‘police’ station in Dublin ordered to close by Ireland Department of Foreign Affairs – JURIST
The Ireland Department of Foreign Affairs Wednesday ordered a Chinese overseas “police station” in Dublin to cease operations, according to Asia-based human rights group Safeguard Defenders. The order comes after Safeguard investigated […]
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