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Fidel Castro’s supporters praised him as a champion of socialism, the soldier-politician who gave Cuba back to the people. His detractors condemned him as a brutal dictator who suppressed opposition and crippled the Cuban economy. (Photo by his supporters praised him as a champion of socialism, the soldier-politician who had given Cuba bac) Photo used under CC BY

World leaders bid farewell to Fidel Castro

World leaders bid farewell to Fidel Castro in a ceremony filled with solemn memorial for the fallen communist dictator and collective admonishment of imperialism.

USA TODAY

75 killed as Brazil soccer team’s plane crashes

Seventy-five people, including most of Brazil’s Chapecoense soccer team, died when their plane crashed just before landing near Colombia’s second largest city, Medellin.

Colombia Reports

Mourners, investigators search for answers

CNN

Brazil may freeze public spending for generation

The Brazilian government’s plan to freeze public spending in real terms for up to 20 years is on the verge of becoming law, after senators approved the controversial constitutional amendment.

Bloomberg

Little space, short supplies as Iraqis flee Mosul

With winter approaching, the UN renews calls for emergency supplies as over 1,000 people escape fighting in Mosul daily.

Al Jazeera

16,000 displaced by battle for Syria’s Aleppo

Up to 16,000 people have been displaced in Syria’s Aleppo by intense attacks on the rebel-held eastern part of the city, the United Nations humanitarian chief and relief coordinator said.

Reuters

Trump tweet on flag burning ignores rulings

President-elect Donald Trump proposed on Tuesday a penalty – including possible jail time or loss of citizenship – for burning the American flag, in spite of two US Supreme Court rulings that protect the act under the First Amendment as a form of free speech.

CNN

Romney changes tune on Trump as president-elect weighs State pick

NPR

HUMAN RIGHTS

Activists push probe of prison torture claims

Dozens of civil rights, human rights and church groups asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate “harrowing allegations of abuse and torture” of prisoners at the federal prison at Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, based on stories last month by NPR and The Marshall Project.

NPR

Criminal case planned against Syria’s Assad

A group of lawyers in Germany is planning to launch a case against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for alleged war crimes committed by his forces and foreign allies in the Syrian province of Aleppo.

Al Jazeera

Human rights in Cuba after Castro’s death

Since Fidel Castro‘s death, Cubans have defended Castro’s record while human rights groups said they hoped that his brother and successor, Raul Castro, would move faster toward allowing Cubans more freedom of speech, assembly and other basic rights.

FOX News

GOVERNANCE AND POLITICS

Thailand begins process of naming new king

Thailand has begun the process of naming Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn as the country’s new king. Its parliament approved the sending of a formal invitation, which he has to accept before ascending to the throne.

BBC

Singapore students are tops in math, science

Singapore students are the world’s best in mathematics and science, according to an international benchmarking study. Not only are Singapore students scoring well in those subjects, they also have more positive attitudes towards learning and are immersed in condusive learning environments, the survey found.

Channel NewsAsia

Nepal moves to empower ethnic group

In a significant political breakthrough, the Nepal government approved a constitution amendment proposal that will partially address the grievances of the Madhesis, a minority ethnic group that has protested, demanding greater political representation. The amendment is expected to be tabled in Parliament.

Hindustan Times

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

NASA seeks way to eliminate astronaut poop

NASA has partnered with the crowdsourcing platform HeroX to canvass the public for ideas in the Space Poop Challenge. The challenge is looking for a hands-free system that can collect and reroute human waste, including urine, feces and menstrual blood, away from the body for 144 hours or longer.

Smithsonian Magazine

Why your balance gets worse after 40

The system in your body that helps you keep your balance goes downhill after age 40, a new study finds. The study involved 105 people, ages 18 to 80, who underwent tests of their vestibular system, which is the system that helps people maintain balance and orient themselves.

LiveScience

GLOBAL HEALTH

Japan kills 300,000 fowl to stanch bird flu

Japan has started culling more than 300,000 chickens and ducks after the discovery of a highly contagious form of bird flu on farms in the north of the country. The bird flu outbreaks are the first in nearly two years in Japan; news of the cullings boosted shares in some infection-control product makers.

Huffington Post

U.S. health bill expected to sail through House

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass a $6.3 billion piece of legislation designed to spur medical innovation, speed access to new drugs, expand mental health treatment, and combat opioid abuse.

Reuters

What to know about the future of Obamacare

CNN

BUSINESS

Samsung considering splitting self in two

South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will consider splitting itself into two as proposed by U.S. activist hedge fund Elliott Management, Seoul Economic Daily reported.

Business Insider

Apple has more than 10 iPhone 8 prototypes

Apple is considering more than 10 designs for its 10th anniversary iPhone next year, according to The Wall Street Journal. A curved screen, long-rumored to be in the cards for Apple, is among the prototypes, people familiar with the matter told the Journal.

CNBC

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GOOD NEWS

The world’s most generous countries

The five highest-ranking countries: what motivates them to donate their time and money, and how it affects the society there.

BBC

Brother’s response to adoption evokes laughs

A courtroom erupted into laughter when a big brother was asked about his family’s adoption of his baby sister, a child he dotes over.

USA TODAY

DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE

Trade choppy as OPEC tries to salvage deal

Oil prices gained more than 2 percent in volatile trading after falling as much as 2 percent, recouping losses as the market reacted to the shaky prospect of major producers being able to agree on output reductions at a meeting this week.

Reuters

Corporations to oppose Trump on China trade

If U.S. President-elect Donald Trump delivers on campaign pledges to get tough with China on trade, lining up against him likely will be another powerful adversary: American multinational corporations. These companies have more than $228 billion in China investments at stake.

Bloomberg

NGOs AND NPOs

Polish NGOs wary of leader’s shakeup plans

The Polish prime minister, Beata Szydło, has angered human rights campaigners by announcing plans for a new department of civil society to centralize state funding and “bring order to the whole sphere of NGOs.”

Guardian

NGOs provide clean water to Kenyans

Knowing the deplorable water conditions of Kenya, several NGOs are volunteering to provide Kenya with all essential services including water. An NGO worker shares the joy of bringing water to a community.

NGO News Africa

PHILANTHROPY AND AID

Advice to donate effectively on Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday, or #GivingTuesday, is the annual kickoff for the charity season, “a day when the world comes together to give.” Last year, Giving Tuesday raised $116.7 million online from 700,000 donors in 71 countries.

Forbes

Help others through donations, volunteering

Giving Tuesday

Special report: Nonprofits and Trump agenda

The incoming president has charities pondering the big changes that lie ahead in the new administration and what they mean for fundraising, tax policy, spending, immigration, regulation, advocacy efforts, and more.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

ENVIRONMENT

Pope urges leaders not to hobble climate pact

Pope Francis urged national leaders to implement global environmental agreements without delay. His message was squarely aimed at U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

Reuters

Civil society is stepping up to address climate

Many are asking if a surprise election result can upend the Paris Agreement. With politics in doubt, civil society is taking action - as communities will have to deal with climate change regardless.

Deutsche Welle

Many companies mull resolutions on climate

Reuters

Photo of the Day

A group of women practice hand washing during an Oxfam hygiene promotion session in the Central African Republic. The prevention of illnesses and disease outbreaks in the camps for internally displaced persons is essential, and promoting good hygiene habits helps a great deal. (Photo by European Commission DG) Photo used under CC BY

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