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The aftermath of cyclone Idai in Mozambique. Many of the world’s poorest live in equatorial regions, which already have high average temperatures. This means a tiny rise can be sharply felt and lead to harsher impacts, according to a 2018 study in Geophysical Research Letter. (Photo by Denis Onyodi: IFRC/DRK/Climate Centre) Photo used under CC BY

World’s most vulnerable facing climate’s havoc

While most of the world’s richest nations are the largest emission producers, the UN estimates that 4.2 billion people have been hit by weather-related disasters in the last two decades, with low-income countries suffering the biggest losses.

CNN

Hunger, disease stalk African cyclone survivors

Cholera cases have been reported in Mozambican, adding a risk of deadly illnesses for hundreds of thousands of people who are scrambling for shelter, food and water after catastrophic flooding in southern Africa.

U.S. News & World Report

Mozambique cholera cases jump to 139 a day after outbreak

AP News

China using forced labor in global building boom

Chinese construction companies have long relied on an informal system of labor contractors who charge workers a hefty recruitment fee for lucrative work abroad that raises the risk of exporting shoddy labor practices globally.

NPR

Venezuelans protest over power, water cuts

Venezuelans prepared to hold protests over continued shortages of power and water following angry demonstrations as the government of President Maduro appeared prepared to begin a rationing program.

Reuters

Guaido calls for final push to oust Maduro after Trump reaffirms support

CNBC

New Zealand outlines strict new gun controls

New Zealand has announced details of its ban on military-style semi-automatic guns. Owners of certain firearms — and accessories used to make weapons more deadly — will still have several months to hand them in.

Deutsche Welle

Poverty rises among kids, pensioners in UK

The number of children and pensioners in absolute poverty increased in 2017-18 as inflation and accommodation costs took a bigger chunk out of household finances.

Guardian

HUMAN RIGHTS

Singapore domestic workers exploited, abused

The recent case of a terribly abused maid in Singapore has drawn attention to a “form of modern slavery” experienced by foreign domestic workers. Most of the time, however, their suffering goes unnoticed.

Deutsche Welle

Abused and mistreated, Hong Kong’s foreign domestic workers call for protection

Inkstone

In Sudan protests, women call out sexism

Amid ongoing anti-government protests in Sudan, women, who make up an estimated 70 percent of protesters, are calling out the sexism of their male counterparts.

BBC

DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE

Slovakia elects its first female president

Zuzana Caputova, a liberal environmental activist and a political newcomer, was elected Slovakia’s first female president, riding to victory on a wave of public outrage against corruption in government.

NPR

Japan set to welcome new ‘Reiwa’ era in April

The “Heisei” imperial era will end on April 30 when Emperor Akihito steps down. Japan’s government says the imperial era associated with his successor will be known as “Reiwa”, signifying order and peace.

Deutsche Welle

Propaganda endangers upcoming Indian polls

In India, misinformation campaigns developed and run by political parties with nationwide cyberarmies are targeting political opponents, religious minorities and dissenting individuals, endangering coming elections.

The Atlantic

Facebook removes dozens of Indian, Pakistani pages

Reuters

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Singapore proposes law to combat fake news

Singapore is taking another large stride towards being better equipped to deal with the proliferation of fake news and the ilk with the tabling of the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill in Parliament.

Channel NewsAsia

According to scientists, dogs can smell seizures

French scientists say they have proof that dogs can pick up the smell of an epileptic seizure, leading researchers to hope that they may soon find new ways to predict seizures.

BBC

Facebook charged with housing discrimination

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has charged Facebook with violating the Fair Housing Act by allowing housing advertisers to discriminate against users based on race, sex and disability.

BBC

GLOBAL HEALTH

Nationalism is posing a threat to global health

The growth of right-wing nationalism worldwide is causing countries to turn inward, harden their borders and distrust outsiders, resulting in new, and worse, outbreaks of disease.

The New Republic

Mistrust worsening Ebola crisis in DR Congo

One in four people interviewed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo last year believed Ebola wasn’t real, according to a new study, underscoring the enormous challenges health care workers are now facing.

Al Jazeera

Climate crisis fuels mosquito-borne illness

truthout

Columns And Op-Ed

The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more.

Column (Madeline Ruth Somerville):

This summer, I’ll attend the wedding of a child bride in Alabama — the same place where my 32-year-old friend is a grandmother

The Independent

Column (Chloe Setter):

Hope is on the horizon for tackling orphanage trafficking

Thomson Reuters Foundation

Column (Immanuel Fruhmann):

AI leads to inhumane ‘smart society’

Asia Times Online

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GOOD NEWS

Barca FC trains Lesbos child refugees for free

The charity arm of Barcelona FC has been giving child refugees living in temporary shelters on Lesbos a shot at the beautiful game. This, to promote dialogue and respect while easing stress and nurturing friendships.

Reuters

Cop comforts K9 partner shot in line of duty

After Officer Greg Shone’s K9 partner Titan, a Belgian Malinois, was shot while on duty, Shone rushed him to a hospital and watched over him while he healed.

MSN

NONPROFITS AND PHILANTHROPY

Alibaba CTO spearheads philanthropy push

Jeff Zhang, Alibaba Group’s chief technology officer and president of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence, will serve as chairman of a new internal committee dedicated to technology-driven philanthropy.

Alizila

Nonprofit supports world’s ‘green’ journalists

The Earth Journalism Network empowers journalists from developing nations to cover local environmental beats. Writers tackle issues like fossil fuel extractions, biodiversity, wildlife trafficking amongst other topics.

Inside Philanthropy

ENVIRONMENT

Climate pushed neanderthals to cannibalism?

A new research paper suggests evidence of Neanderthal cannibalism. The authors propose this came about in response to the “profound upheaval” brought about by climate change.

Science Alert

Oil giants invest $110B in new fossil fuels

Five oil giants—Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch Shell, Chevron, Total and BP—are together investing $110 billion in new fossil-fuel production, despite having spent more than $1 billion on green PR since the Paris Agreement.

Huffington Post

Scientist says wildlife key to Afghan peace

An evolutionary biologist who formerly led the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Afghanistan program says conservation and protecting wildlife provide common ground among enemies and a vital pathway to peace.

NPR

Deadly fungus threatening amphibian species

The Hill

ECONOMIC EQUITY

Egypt’s leader raises minimum wage by 67%

Egypt President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi says he has raised the minimum wage to $115.74 per month from $69.27. The move comes ahead of a possible national referendum that could allow him to remain in power until 2034.

The Daily Star

UK minimum wage rates rise, bills go up too

Two million UK workers on minimum wages are now receiving a pay rise, but a string of household bills have also increased. Workers aged 25 and over on the National Living Wage will now receive $10.78, a 4.9 percent rise.

BBC

Photo of the Day

Women in Samburu County, Kenya, in November 2014. Climate change adds extra pressure on pastoralists in this region, as they must travel further to find pasture for their animals, mostly cows. Combined with an influx of small arms in the area, this pressure has intensified competition for resources and violence between local groups such as the Samburu and Turkana peoples. (Photo by Africa Progress Panel/Edward Harris) Photo used under CC BY

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