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Britain must not change how it measures child poverty. And this is why | Kitty Stewart

The House of Lords and industry experts have rejected the proposed ‘life chance’ indicators. It’s vital that the government heeds their advice

Is a change in child poverty measurements a positive solution?

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Cuba deploys 9,000 troops as part of preventive 'battle' against Zika virus

Although the country has yet to detect a Zika case, President Raúl Castro has called upon the Cuban army, police and ordinary citizens to stave off an outbreak

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World’s most endangered tribe fights for survival in the Amazon

In January 2014, the Brazilian government sent the army into a corner of the Amazon, backed by bulldozers and helicopters, to clear out hundreds of families living illegally on a reserve for indigenous people. The three-month offensive was aimed at saving what has been called the world’s most endangered tribe – the Awá – from extinction. It was Brazil’s biggest operation of its kind and was hailed by activists.

Indiginoues Brazilians at risk once more?

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“Two weeks after a dam burst in south-eastern Brazil, sludge from an iron-ore mine began to reach the Atlantic”

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Global refugees take long detours through Latin America to reach the US

Recent events involving Syrian refugees arriving at North American borders have brought to light the increased global traffic along the continent’s migrant routes

Refugees from different countries trying to get to USA via Latin America.

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The latest report from UNAIDS shows great progress against the disease

Good news from the front. But there is still much to do

The outcome of the Millennium Development Goals?

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Don't let Paris attacks stop COP21 climate change deal, pleads Obama

US president seeks to shore up attendance at COP21 climate summit by saying world leaders had to show murderers ‘that we’re not afraid’

Will COP21 Change Anything? 

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Geopolitics: A liberal’s lament

Look around the world as 2015 draws to a close, and it is hard for a liberal internationalist to find many reasons for optimism. Yes, digitally driven technological progress—from artificial intelligence to gene editing—is dazzling, and digital access is transforming the lives of ever more people in poor countries. But on three important counts the outward-looking globalisation of recent decades is in worryingly poor shape.The first danger comes from China’s slowdown. By loosening monetary policy and launching yet another stimulus package or two, China will probably avoid a hard landing.

China Slowdown A Crisis?

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At work at last

After six months, Nigeria’s president no longer leads alone

Buhari Kicking Out Corruption?

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Biologists race to save fish from Brazil river contaminated by dam collapse

So-called Operation Noah’s Ark aims to relocate aquatic life from Doce river by moving fish in tanks provided by mining company Samarco to area lakes

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Winds of up to 5,400mph have been discovered around an alien planet, after scientists produced the first ever weather map outside our solar system. Researchers from the University of Warwick found winds that were 20 times faster than anything ever recorded on Earth. The wind was found on a planet named HD 189733b. Located 63 light years from Earth, it is one of the most studied planets in a group known as “Hot Jupiters”.

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Japan’s recovery hits another speed bump

But even modest growth would be insufficient to help the country with its massive debt burden

Japan Slowing Down, Again?!

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Brazil gives $66m initial fine to mine after dam burst kills seven people

President Rousseff announced the fines against mine co-owners BHP Billiton Ltd and Vale SA, after last week’s burst coated two states in mud and waste

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Venezuelan group asks international court to investigate President Maduro

Opposition figures request the international criminal court investigate Venezuela’s leader for ‘crimes against humanity’ ahead of elections

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Noodles of longevity

A new study casts a new light on China’s progress

What could an improvement in Chinese people’s health mean in the long run for China?

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What Will Energy Look Like in 2040? 4 Things to Know

A new report highlights the urgency for action at Paris climate talks later this month.

Good news for sustainable and renewable energy?