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Shelves at a local Foodland between Freedom Industries and American Water are empty as local residents find alternative drinking water sources.  (Photo by Foo Conner) West Virginia chemical spill spotlights regulation A dangerous combination: massive tanks holding chemicals near a major water supply. There wasn’t much regulation at the spill site and little is known about the chemical that leaked, officials say. CNN Blog: West Virginia begins lifting tap-water ban  (NBCNews.com) U.S. News Mysteries persist surrounding West Virginia chemical spill NPR David vs Goliath in the world’s poorest country There’s a David vs. Goliath struggle playing out in Niger — the poorest country in the world. The battle pits the French multinational uranium conglomerate Areva vs. the government of Niger. Oxfam Blog: Niger uranium mining dispute a test case for use of African natural resources  (Guardian) Poverty Matters   Syria crisis: US and Russia discuss possible ceasefires The U.S. and Russia have discussed the possibility of “localized ceasefires” in Syria ahead of peace talks to be held in Switzerland. BBC EU must open doors to avoid Syrian refugee catastrophe, says UN Guardian Charities pledge $400 million to Syria aid - Kuwait agency Thomas Reuters Foundation Nigeria bans gay marriage, gay meetings Nigeria’s president has signed a law that bans same-sex marriage and criminalizes homosexual associations, societies and meetings, with penalties of up to 14 years in jail. USA TODAY Mexico to deploy federal forces in Michoacan conflict zone The Mexican government has announced that federal troops will take over security in an area where vigilante groups and a drugs cartel are clashing. BBC Congress to give Egypt $1.5 billion in aid A spending bill will loosen restrictions on U.S. aid to Egypt and negate the law that prevents the U.S. from funding a foreign military that has conducted a coup against a democratically elected government. Daily Beast Egyptian referendum: Security tight as polls open for constitutional vote Guardian   PHILANTHROPY AND AID In Philippines, controversy over unsanitary housing for typhoon survivors Temporary houses built for typhoon survivors have no electricity or running water, and little ventilation. Typhoon survivors may have to live in the 180 square-foot homes for two years. Christian Science Monitor Blog: Redesign delays reconstruction in typhoon-hit Philippines Southeast Asia Realtime  (Wall Street Journal) Aid agencies head to Tonga amid reports of extensive damage Relief agencies were sending aid to Tonga amid reports of extensive damage to low-lying islands in the South Pacific archipelago after they were battered by a strong cyclone. Thomas Reuters Foundation HUMAN RIGHTS Afghan atheist to get asylum in Britain on religious grounds An Afghan man has become the first atheist ever to secure asylum in Britain on religious grounds. His case was accepted on the basis there was a risk he could face persecution for having rejected Islam. The Independent Myanmar still uses rape as weapon of war - women’s group A women’s group says the military in Myanmar is still using rape as a weapon of war, with more than 100 women and girls raped by the army since a 2010 election brought about a nominally civilian government. Thomas Reuters Foundation DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE Indonesia to China: Stop buying our stuff Indonesian mines account for about 20 percent of the world’s nickel supply and a hefty chunk of the bauxite. China has been importing ever-larger amounts of these and other minerals from its Asian neighbor. BusinessWeek YesStyle and Hong Kong Trade Development Council partner Leading online Asian fashion retailer YesStyle and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council are partnering to sell unique Hong Kong designer products. Jakarta Post POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE John McCain seeks congressional investigation into ‘broken’ NSA John McCain has called for a congressional investigation into America’s “broken” National Security Agency, just ahead of the White House’s upcoming announcement on reforms. Guardian Governance lessons for AAP: No more ‘Janta Durbars’ for Delhi After chaos at his meeting, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal later said that his government will no longer hold ‘Janta Durbars’. Times of India SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY How Israel and Hamas weaponized social media More militaries and armed groups are using social media as a weapon of war. But when ground skirmishes are mirrored by cyber-social battles, management becomes difficult. CNET News US Army tested biological weapons in Okinawa The U.S. Army tested biological weapons in Okinawa in the early 1960s, when the prefecture was still under U.S. rule, according to U.S. documents obtained by Kyodo News. Japan Times   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Barbara Ehrenreich): It is expensive to be poor The Atlantic Column (Karen Coates): Blood on our backs Al Jazeera Editorial: The virtues of engagement Baltimore Sun Editorial: How Haiti earthquake launched ‘digital humanitarianism’ Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Audrey Harry, Amy Marie Phillips and Darling Gutierrez.   GOOD NEWS Two-generation programs help lift families out of poverty Eveline’s Sunshine Cottage is a small, intimate example of a relatively new approach for ending the cycle of poverty, in which 16 million American children live. NBCNews.com Berbers celebrate Amazigh New Year Berbers in North Africa, the region’s indigenous pre-Arab inhabitants, are celebrating the first day of year 2964 with festivities planned in several cities, including the Moroccan capital of Rabat. Al Jazeera NGOS AND NONPROFITS Czech NGO tries to prevent genocide in Central Africa Czech NGO SIRIRI is trying to prevent a threatening genocide in Central Africa, and the Foreign Ministry has promised to help protect humanitarian workers and locals in the area, daily Lidové noviny writes. Prague Post Digging for their lives: Russia’s volunteer body hunters Volunteers are searching former World War II battlefields for four million soldiers still considered missing in action, determined to give them a proper burial — and a name. BBC ENVIRONMENT Wildlife poaching thought to bankroll international terrorism Top diplomats and retired U.S. military officials are urging Western and African governments to step up the global fight against illegal wildlife poaching. IPS Debate over Dallas Safari Club auctioning black rhino hunting permit CNN Millions at fatal risk as Fukushima radiation poisons Pacific Nuclear regulators have called on Japan’s plant operator TEPCO to address rising radiation levels near the Fukushima reactors that have increased, causing panic across the Pacific region. Panorama Fukushima update: The nuclear disaster that won’t go away Truth-Out   Photo of the Day Two women wait on the steps at the Yangon Market in Myanmar.  (Photo by Nhi Dang)	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. 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