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DEMOCRACY in MYANMAR

A Strange New World - Myanmar awakes to new order: a parliament with a freely elected majority Feb 6th 2016…

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CORAL REEFS IN THE S CHINA SEA

Greed and politics are destroying some of Asia’s most valuable coral reefs Feb 13th 2016 Economist Thegiant clams that lurk…

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REJUVENATING CORAL REEFS

Rejuvenating reefs - Though pollution and overuse are damaging corals, their biodiversity offers hope for their future Feb 13th 2016…

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BANNING THE BURQA IN WEST AFRICA

The veil in west Africa - Why more countries are outlawing the full-face veil Feb 13th 2016 Economist LAST June,…

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NO MEDIA FREEDOM

Anchors away - Criticism of government is being airbrushed out of news shows Feb 20th 2016 Economist For a decade,…

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ISRAELI POLITICS

An Arab agenda - Critics say the prime minister is undermining democracy Feb 27th 2016 Economist On February 23rd, a…

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CONSANGUINOUS MARRIAGE

Keeping it in the family - Marriage between close relatives is much too common Feb 27th 2016 Economist MAHA SAAD…

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DISPUTES IN ASIA

The Asia-Pacific region is at peace—but it is buying a lot of weapons Feb 27th 2016 Economist Though parts of…

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POLITICS IN CAMBODIA 2016 & 2018

Same old, same old - A young country is saddled with politicians fighting old battles Feb 27th 2016 Economist Two…

10 years ago

CASTE IN INDIA

Backward ho! - Higher castes demanding lower status make a mockery of positive discrimination Feb 27th 2016 Economist A City…

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