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Friday, 8 August 2014

Ugandan Court Strikes Down Anti-Gay Law on a Technicality

Members of the LGBTI community celebrated the court ruling on social media, despite homosexuality remaining illegal in Uganda. 

Yazidis Remain at Risk as the Islamic State Gains Ground in Iraq

The Kurdish ethno-religious group have been discriminated against for centuries. The Islamic State accuses them of being 'devil worshipers.' Thousands have been rescued but many more remain in danger.

Be a Female Journalist While Your Male Sources Hit on You

Kyrgyz journalist Asel Kalybekova explains the pressure female professionals - journalists or government secrataries - face to respond to sexual advances by officials and co-workers.

Bulgaria's Mizia Is a City Under Water After Heavy Flooding

Hundreds lost their homes in the city of Mizia after heavy rain caused the Skat River to overflow. Bulgarians have started gathering supplies for the victims.
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