World News Weekly (Rachel's list)

World News Weekly:
Need-to-know global headlines (Rachel's list)

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This week: A new index finds inequality in US foreign policy elite, controversy from JK Rowling over 'orphanage tourism', worry over diminishing free press in Latin America, conflict in Syria and more.

Foreign Policy's new index that women account for one-third of the U.S. government’s foreign-policy staff as of 2018, significantly less than qualified candidates. Why is this and how can we enable more women's voices in the foreign policy landscape? One way is signing up to this newsletter! Another way is to read more by clicking below (Via Foreign Policy).

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Author JK Rowling sparked controversy with her statement against 'orphanage tourism' - bringing into questions about how people, especially young people, can volunteer effectively and make an impact especially when volunteering abroad. (Via The Guardian).

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New debates on the role of the media and media privatization in Latin America are emerging with clamp downs on free press in Argentina and Ecuador. So-called 'gagging laws' mean attempts to enable robust, free press are tenuous, but there is public demand for new, and more free media. (Via Le Monde Diplomatique)

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While the US and Turkey have agreed to a temporary cease fire, reports this week signal ongoing Turkish attacks on Kurdish forces. There remain questions on the effects on potential 'safe zones' with a swift removal of US forces. What will be the lasting impacts and lessons for complex global entanglements and violence reduction? (Via Foreign Policy)

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New research finds that African internet is some of the least affordable in the world. The host of economic benefits from connectivity are being met with unsually high costs. Read more via CNN. 

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