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November 29, 2019 at 10:14 AM

Reviving Kabul's heritage sites, repopulating Portugal's rural heartland and property rights for in-game goods - Your weekly update

Weekly Newsletter | PLACE An Iraqi boy runs between burning tires during ongoing anti-government protests in Najaf, Iraq November 27, 2019. REUTERS/Alaa al-Marjani Herbs and hotels: The small businesses helping revive ru…

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November 28, 2019 at 12:23 PM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Herbs and hotels: The small businesses helping revive rural Portugal Portugal's rural areas have been losing population for several decades now a growing number of small businesses are propping up the rural interior, drawn by the availabilit…

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November 27, 2019 at 11:41 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Migrants safeguard Italy's culinary heritage amid hostile rhetoric Amid rising racism - from online hate speech to football fans subjecting black players to monkey chants - many Italian farmers desperate for labour have welcomed migrants …

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November 26, 2019 at 3:24 PM

Mental health and fires, new power in South Sudan, and climate-worried Republicans? - Climate change news from the Thomson Reuters Foundation

Weekly Newsletter | news.trust.org 'A sly thief': Rising heat steals jobs and lives in eastern India Heatwaves - set to worsen as climate change strengthens - are cutting working hours and income, with the poor struggling to stay cool Featured in: Rising heat …

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November 26, 2019 at 10:53 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Virtual goldmine: In-game goods fuel debate over digital ownership A growing number of players spend on virtual goods within games that range in price from a few cents to thousands of dollars - fuelling debate on what rights they hold over t…

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November 25, 2019 at 3:26 PM

Indian villagers hide deaths in mica mines, UK hotels fail to combat slavery and comic superhero fights sex traffickers - your modern slavery update

Weekly Newsletter | news.trust.org INSIGHT-Global spotlight on illegal mica mines drives Indian villagers to hide deaths Campaigners and police say villagers are less likely to report accidents and deaths in a trade they know to be illegal, fearing arrest or losing t…

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November 25, 2019 at 10:29 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Tolerance towards LGBT+ people seen rising globally LGBT+ people have seen a rise in tolerance in almost every region of the world over the last decade 'A sly thief': Rising heat steals jobs and lives in eastern India Heat…

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November 22, 2019 at 1:57 PM

Illegal gold mining in Zimbabwe, U.S hospitals improve housing and can trees prevent premature deaths in cities? - Your weekly update

Weekly Newsletter | PLACE Bedouin young man sits in the Siq in the ancient city of Petra, south of Amman, Jordan, November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed 'Good neighbors'? U.S. hospitals invest in land, housing to trea…

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November 22, 2019 at 12:10 PM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Thai LGBT+ activists in legal bid to force marriage equality Thai LGBT+ activists submitted a legal challenge to the Constitutional Court in a bid to change laws that limit marriage to between a man and a woman, the latest in a series of att…

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November 21, 2019 at 11:57 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org EXPERT VIEWS-Wanted: 'wings to fly' as do-good business tests new heights To mark Social Enterprise Day, an international campaign to raise awareness, experts share views on how social entrepreneurship has evolved in the past few years and w…

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November 21, 2019 at 9:56 AM

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November 20, 2019 at 12:00 PM

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Espresso | news.trust.org INSIGHT-Global spotlight on illegal mica mines drives Indian villagers to hide deaths Campaigners and police say villagers are less likely to report accidents and deaths in a trade they know to be illegal, fearing arrest or losing their inco…

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November 19, 2019 at 12:33 PM

Baking cities, Gabon's forest-friendly minister and West Africa's AI climate bootcamp - Climate change news from the Thomson Reuters Foundation

Weekly Newsletter | news.trust.org INTERVIEW-Wildlife-loving Gabon minister seeks to stamp out illegal logging "Maintaining forests is the most cost-effective way of dealing with climate change," said Gabon's new environment minister Featured in: Forests and climate …

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November 19, 2019 at 11:15 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A changes donations after facing LGBT+ protests LGBT+ campaigners have accused the company of funding some groups that oppose same-sex marriage US announces $30 million to bolster coasts from floo…

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November 18, 2019 at 10:50 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org In war-ravaged Kabul, women throng parks for peace and picnics In recent years, more than half a dozen of Kabul's gardens and parks have been restored or are being upgraded, with a focus on making them safer and more accessible to women …

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November 15, 2019 at 11:21 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Personal? Private? No such thing in data-hungry world Personal data reveals a slew of secrets about friends and family so regulators should stop fixating on individual privacy and safeguard society instead, data experts say …

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November 15, 2019 at 10:52 AM

U.S. plan for green public housing, collective rights over data and Gabon aims to stamp out illegal logging - Your weekly update

Weekly Newsletter | PLACE Sudan has more - though smaller - pyramids than Egypt, but attracted only about 700,000 tourists in 2018 compared to some 10 million in its northern neighbor. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah U…

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November 14, 2019 at 5:39 PM

Cameroon athletes battle anti-gay laws

Weekly Newsletter | openlynews.com Sacked, shunned and suicidal - the Cameroon sports stars battling anti-gay laws Cameroonian athletes are being forced off national teams if they are gay or lesbian Thomson Reuters Foundation News stories Uganda c…

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November 14, 2019 at 12:58 PM

Mexico mulls trafficking overhaul, leaders urged to protect workers from slavery, and Singapore tackles 'pop up' sex - your modern slavery update

Weekly Newsletter | news.trust.org EXCLUSIVE-Mexico mulls human trafficking overhaul that may protect sex workers The draft includes plans to amend the law to differentiate trafficking from exploitation, as well as improving victim protection and training for public …

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November 14, 2019 at 11:11 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org EXCLUSIVE-Mexico mulls human trafficking overhaul that may protect sex workers The draft includes plans to amend the law to differentiate trafficking from exploitation, as well as improving victim protection and training for public servants …

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November 13, 2019 at 10:53 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org INTERVIEW-Time's Up new CEO says bosses waking up to risks of 'toxic' workplaces "It's an age-old issue that's going to take us more than a few years to attack, but I do think we are in a moment where there is an awareness of the problem, an…

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November 12, 2019 at 1:25 PM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Kenya hosts global sexual health summit amid protests from Catholics, pro-life groups The three-day meeting will focus on issues ranging from maternal deaths and child marriage to sex education and female genital mutilation, but the Holy See…

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November 12, 2019 at 1:06 PM

Worsening wildfires, green cement and Extinction Rebellion takes root in the Middle East - Climate change news from the Thomson Reuters Foundation

Weekly Newsletter | news.trust.org Extinction Rebellion climate group seeps into oil-rich Middle East Off-shoots of the group are sprouting from Beirut to Doha, as activists in the oil-rich region want governments to ditch fossil fuels for renewable energy sources Fe…

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November 11, 2019 at 10:47 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Hillary Clinton says abuse of female politicians on social media is 'viral' The former U.S. presidential candidate says female politicians are facing a backlash over women's rights which has been fuelled by social media that rewards abusive …

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November 8, 2019 at 11:33 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Diet for healthy people, healthy planet too costly for some At $2.84 per head per day, the 'ideal diet' would be beyond reach for nearly 1.6 billion people, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, researchers say Clim…

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November 8, 2019 at 10:44 AM

Native American woman aims to make history in U.S. Congress, Cape Town’s transgender homeless fight stigma and women worst hit by Middle East water crises - Your weekly update

Weekly Newsletter | PLACE Participants are reflected in a puddle while marching near St. Basil's Cathedral during preparations for a military parade to mark the anniversary of a historical parade in 1941, when Soviet soldiers marched towards t…

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November 7, 2019 at 4:51 PM

South African homeless trans women fight for rights

Weekly Newsletter | openlynews.com 'Stigma follows us': Cape Town's homeless, transgender women fight for recognition A group of homeless transgender sex workers in South Africa has become a growing voice on issues from the legalisation of sex work to healthcare …

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November 7, 2019 at 12:11 PM

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Espresso | news.trust.org ANALYSIS-In India, gods 'flex their muscles' over scarce land As pressure on land increases, activists and development experts say religious properties must be used for public benefit Climate finance climbs but 'tectonic' …

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November 6, 2019 at 11:35 AM

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November 6, 2019 at 11:23 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Scientists predict El Nino in 2020 based on earlier warning method The complex El Nino weather pattern can bring disastrous heavy rainfall and long droughts to countries around the Pacific from Peru to Indonesia and Australia …

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November 5, 2019 at 5:44 PM

Predicting El Nino earlier, Tunisia's water crisis and Mexico doubles down on fossil fuels - Climate change news from the Thomson Reuters Foundation

Weekly Newsletter | news.trust.org Climate change could put development goals beyond reach, UN official warns As the planet rapidly heats up, societies seeking to protect the well-being of their people may need to refocus on tougher issues, expert on climate losses s…

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November 5, 2019 at 12:18 PM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Italy to make climate change study compulsory in schools Many traditional subjects, such as geography, mathematics and physics, will also be studied from the perspective of sustainable development Crops in the clouds: The …

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November 4, 2019 at 11:41 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Sports contests test new models to give fair play to LGBT+ competitors Sports organisations worldwide are debating how best to accommodate gender minorities, with LGBT+ groups calling for greater inclusion while some athletes and women's gro…

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November 1, 2019 at 5:14 PM

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Thomson Reuters Foundation Join us at Trust Conference In just under two weeks, our biggest event of the year will gather expert speakers, front line activists and hundreds of delegates in the heart of London for two full days. On the agenda: inclusive econ…

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November 1, 2019 at 3:16 PM

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November 1, 2019 at 12:40 PM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Thirsty crops, leaky infrastructure drive Tunisia's water crisis Poor planning, sparse water resources and the worsening impacts of climate change have combined to create a crippling water crisis in Tunisia, say civil society groups …

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November 1, 2019 at 10:20 AM

Thirsty crops drive water crisis in Tunisia, Kenya issues smart ID's to protect coastal communities and farmland in Kashmir under threat from conflict - Your weekly update

Weekly Newsletter | PLACE University students wearing Guy Fawkes masks pose for a photoshoot of a graduation ceremony to support anti-government protests at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, in Hong Kong, China October 30, 2019. REUTERS/Ty…

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October 31, 2019 at 1:49 PM

UK truck deaths cast spotlight on trade in humans, abused Bangladeshi housemaids struggle for justice and Senegal launches trafficking database - your modern slavery update

Weekly Newsletter | news.trust.org EXPERT VIEWS-UK truck deaths cast spotlight on global trade in humans The deaths have sparked debate about Britain's approach to tackling smugglers and traffickers Thomson Reuters Foundation news stories UK tr…

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October 31, 2019 at 11:51 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Climate change could put development goals beyond reach, UN official warns As the planet rapidly heats up, societies seeking to protect the well-being of their people may need to refocus on tougher issues, expert on climate losses says …

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October 30, 2019 at 12:02 PM

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Espresso | news.trust.org UK truck deaths reignite calls to tackle nail bar slavery The deaths of 39 migrants found in a refrigerated truck in Britain has reignited calls for efforts to tackle slavery in the nail bar sector, a common destination for trafficked Vietna…

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October 29, 2019 at 11:37 AM

Egypt's climate comedy, Kenya's green smart cards and young climate activists in Thailand - Climate change news from the Thomson Reuters Foundation

Weekly Newsletter | news.trust.org Green Climate Fund attracts higher pledges, open for more "We are very excited because we should be able to prevent a lot of climate hurt", says fund’s executive director Featured in: Climate finance Egypt's farme…

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October 29, 2019 at 11:21 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org 'Living laboratory': New Dubai city pushes for green revolution in the desert Comprising low-lying villas that are home to thousands, the city aims to be a "net-zero" settlement, producing all the energy it needs from renewable sources on si…

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October 28, 2019 at 10:58 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Bogota elects first woman mayor in Colombia regional vote Claudia Lopez has promised to put more police officers on the streets, to fight child labor and teenage pregnancy and to expand educational opportunities for adults over 45 …

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October 25, 2019 at 12:38 PM

Uzbek cotton, India's 'undetected victims' and arrests over truck deaths in Britain - your modern slavery update

Weekly Newsletter | news.trust.org Lawyers contest UK imports of 'slave-picked' Uzbek cotton in landmark EU case Lawyers say the case could pave the way to stop slave-made goods entering the European Union Thomson Reuters Foundation news stories …

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October 25, 2019 at 10:59 AM

Finding a home after prison, Spain's elderly stay fit with Pokemon Go and Delhi slum dwellers to gain property rights - Your weekly update

Weekly Newsletter | PLACE Demonstrators take cover as they are sprayed by security forces with a water cannon during a protest against Chile's state economic model in Santiago, Chile October 22, 2019. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado …

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October 25, 2019 at 10:35 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Four million slum dwellers in Delhi to win property rights Almost 2,000 informal settlements in Delhi are set to be legalised under a new law, giving residents the right to own their homes Uganda charges 16 LGBT+ activists…

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October 24, 2019 at 11:17 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org From cell to where? New U.S. focus on home post-prison A new Airbnb-style programme is matching people about to leave prison with local hosts with spare space Young entrepreneurs with a mission bank on 'Greta' effect 'Youn…

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October 23, 2019 at 11:08 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org Attacks on LGBT+ Ugandans seen rising after minister proposes death for gay sex On Sunday, a gay Rwandan refugee was beaten in Kampala, while on Oct. 13, two transgender women were beaten when they were leaving a nightclub …

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October 22, 2019 at 11:54 AM

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Espresso | news.trust.org The best countries to be a social entrepreneur 2019 Where's the best place to be a social entrepreneur? The results are in! Find out which country topped the list in our exclusive global poll Tokyo Olympics to go green, he…

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October 22, 2019 at 11:15 AM

Dubai's flying taxis, keeping firefighters healthy and a clampdown on climate protests - Climate change news from the Thomson Reuters Foundation

Weekly Newsletter | news.trust.org UN rights experts criticise London climate protest 'ban' before court hearing A police move to stop Extinction Rebellion members assembling is "clearly a violation of human rights, including freedom of expression and freedom of asso…

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