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The controversy over the wearing of the headscarf in Turkish society remerges as a result of the headscarf ban in universities. Is this ban a bid to strip away all religious labels in order to allow harmony or is it merely taking away some women's very identity.
Whilst the world has been distracted by the financial crisis crippling the global economy, one trade has been quietly thriving. As weapons trading escalates, the international arms race is picking up pace.
Regarded as the 'voice of the nation', Haitian author Franketienne has always spoken out about the plight of his country. After surviving the earthquake, he insists that his people learn from the disaster.
As President Lula's health is brought into question, Brazil is looking ahead to the elections in October. Could a victory for ex-environment minister Marina Silva be the salvation of the rainforest?
The recent riots between Africans and locals in the Calabrian town of Rosarno have sparked nationwide outrage. Whilst some blame racism, the appalling exploitation of migrant workers and a mafia wage levy are likelier causes.
Greece faces further economic uncertainty with debts more than 100% of its GDP, and its incongruence to see mass protest for more money in tandem with the financial collapse.
No other industry has benefited more from globalisation than the shipping industry. Yet in the wake of the recession, ship owners, shipyards and crews are all finding themselves struggling to survive.
Thailand has become the assembly-line for the world's electronics and textiles industries. Long hours, little pay and unfair dismissals are standard fare, and workers are taking to the streets in protest.
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