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The coronavirus pandemic threatens to erase progress made in the last decade in improving child education and health, particularly in the poorest countries across the globe. The World Bank estimates that nearly 1B children will be affected as a result of COVID-19. (Photo by M M) Photo used under CC BY

COVID threatens 1B children across developing countries

World Bank President David Malpass expressed concerns about the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic on school-aged children in developing countries, especially if there is another spike in infections that prolongs the health crisis worldwide.

CNBC

Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire hopes disappear

Hopes of a humanitarian ceasefire ending fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh sank further as the death toll mounted and Armenia and Azerbaijan accused each other of launching new attacks against civilians.

Reuters

Anti-femicide protesters take to Namibia’s streets

Youth-led protests have been demanding immediate political action on sexual gender-based violence in Namibia. Marching through the streets, they pledged to keep protesting until substantial political action was taken to address femicide, rape and sexual abuse.

Al Jazeera

Nigerian protests against police brutality continue

Reuters

End Sars protest: Nigeria police to free all protesters

BBC

Why police violence is rife across Latin America

Deutsche Welle

US regulators approve vaccine for Ebola virus

The Food and Drug Administration OK’d the drug developed for treating adults and children with the Zaire Ebola virus strain, the most deadly of six known types. It typically kills 60% to 90% of patients.

Associated Press

Debt suspension offered to vulnerable nations

The G20 nations, representing the world’s biggest economies, have agreed to extend the suspension of debt payments by an additional six months to support the most vulnerable countries in their fight against the coronavirus.

Al Jazeera

HUMAN RIGHTS

Beirut’s migrant workers living in blast shadow

The twin explosions in the Port of Beirut on August 4 exacerbated Lebanon’s deepening economic crisis, stranding thousands of destitute migrant workers without work and no clear route home.

Al Jazeera

Israel approves first new settler homes

Israel approved more than 1,300 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank in the first such go-ahead since it suspended annexation plans in the territory.

Reuters

DEMOCRACY & GOVERNANCE

Thai gatherings banned under emergency law

A televised announcement read out by police said “many groups of people have invited, incited and carried out unlawful public gatherings in Bangkok”.

BBC

Protests as Argentina virus cases pass 900,000

Many Argentines are angry at the government’s handling of the crisis and the economic effect of lockdowns, as well as issues such as corruption.

BBC

Ecuador Indigenous group sues President

Ecuador’s largest Indigenous organization has filed a lawsuit against President Lenin Moreno and other officials for alleged crimes against humanity committed during protests last October that left 10 people dead.

Al Jazeera

Israel unblocks immigration of Ethiopian Jews

Israel has approved a plan to bring 2,000 Ethiopian Jews to the country, marking a major step towards ending a decades-long saga over their fate.

BBC

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Bringing solar power to Egypt’s remote areas

The town of Marsa Alam on Egypt’s coast lies outside the government electricity grid. Now the area is benefiting from clean power from a project building mini solar grids.

Deutsche Welle

Robot dolphin aims to replace captive animals

Darting around the pool as a group of swimmers stands in the shallow end, the dolphin looks much like those that jump through hoops and perform acrobatics at theme parks. But this creature is a robot.

Reuters

GLOBAL HEALTH

Most European countries back in lockdown

More European countries have decided to reimpose nationwide lockdown measures to counter fast-rising coronavirus infection rates.

CBS News

On Brazil’s island of cats, virus led to starvation

All the locals knew the island just west of Rio de Janeiro was teeming with cats. They left food and even brought tourists. Then the COVID pandemic hit, and human support dried up, resulting in a gruesome scene.

Associated Press

Columns And Op-Ed

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

Column (Patricia Karam):

Lebanese revolution comes full circle with the first anniversary

The Hill

Column (Nemonte Nenquimo):

Your civilization is killing life on Earth

Guardian

Column (Dr.Amy Zeidan):

ICE is guilty of unsafe practices in detention centers causing COVID-19 to spread

The Hill

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GOOD NEWS

Young girl removes ‘men working’ sign

Vivian Anderson, 10, has made a big change in her city by writing a letter to officials requesting more inclusive signage near construction zones.

Good Morning America

Young cancer patient uplifts others with arts and crafts

Good Morning America

NONPROFITS & PHILANTHROPY

Diversity, inclusion within nonprofit sector

While organizations attempt to address the entrenched inequalities in communities across the country, the nonprofit sector needs to address the very same problems within its own ranks.

Forbes

World Food Program reacts to winning 2020 Nobel Peace Prize

NBCNews.com

Dad starts anti-bullying organization for son

After his son was insulted with homophobic slurs during a school dance performance, dad Greg Long took action — but not in an angry way. Long created a dancing nonprofit #DanceOn to help dancers in financial need.

Today

ENVIRONMENT

Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its corals

Scientists found all types of corals had suffered a decline across the world’s largest reef system. The steepest falls came after mass bleaching events in 2016 and 2017. More mass bleaching occurred this year.

BBC

Arctic researcher warns the ‘the ice is dying’ after landmark expedition

NBCNews.com

In Pictures: Paraguay River depleted by drought

Al Jazeera

Fighting food waste across the globe

A US firm has developed a plant-based liquid which can extend the shelf life of fruit and vegetables. The product is now available in Africa, with the aim of helping reduce food waste across the planet.

Deutsche Welle

Indonesia’s careless attitude towards climate

Last week, Indonesia‘s parliament passed a controversial and sweeping jobs law that environmentalists say will have a disastrous impact on the country’s forests and rich biodiversity.

CNN

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INEQUALITY

Cuba prepares for transformation of economy

Cuba’s economy minister has urged calm as the government prepares to unify its dual currency system and multiple exchange rates in hopes of improving economic performance.

Reuters

Nigeria dissolves controversial police unit

A controversial Nigerian police unit accused of brutality will be disbanded, following nationwide protests demanding an end to police violence in the country.

CNN

Photo of the Day

Protesters play drums and horns at an August demonstration in Jerusalem against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo by Nir Hirshman (ניר הירשמן) / Nir Hirshman Communication) Photo used under CC BY

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