Inspiration or looting?
Image copyright Thabo Makhetha (TMCollective) Image caption Thabo Makhetha uses traditional blankets from Lesotho to make clothes Blankets from Lesotho are at the centre of controversy in the fashion world, with some arguing that powerful people are appropriating them for
‘Jholawala economics’
Image copyright Anuradha Roy Image caption John Drèze is one of India's best-regarded development economists The jhola, a sturdy, often exuberantly decorated cloth sling bag, can be spotted all across India. Over time, this precursor to the backpack and the
Witch Doctors in Uganda Sacrificing Children in Bid to End Drought, Report Says
(Fox News) — Witch doctors are sacrificing children in Uganda, looking to turn the tide with miracles in the drought-stricken country, a new report says. Officials in Uganda say the number of human sacrifices are on the rise, as the
Iraq’s treasures
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A soldier walks past a smashed artefact at Nimrud The rich archaeological heritage of Iraq suffered grievous damage at the hands of so-called Islamic State. As its fighters are driven back, British Museum teams
Nigerian Toddler Run Over by Boko Haram Walks Again
(BBC) — A five-year-old Nigerian boy, who was seriously injured when he was run over by Boko Haram militants three years ago, has taken his first steps since. The Islamist militants drove over Ali Ahmadu’s back on a motorbike as
Twitter’s Russia briefings ‘inadequate’ – US senators
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionVirginia Senator Mark Warner was very disappointed by Twitter's briefing The US Senate Intelligence Committee has criticised Twitter for offering an "inadequate" appearance in briefings on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential
Canadian airport in Inuit ‘ill-omen’ art row
Image copyright Simon Law/Wikimedia Commons Image caption Piita Irniq says the left-hand inuksuk needs to be changed A veteran politician says an installation of traditional Inuit art outside Toronto airport resembles a symbol of ill-omen.Piita Irniq says one of three
Laos is ‘world’s fastest growing’ ivory market
Image copyright Lucy Vigne Image caption Dozens of shops sell thousands of items made of ivory in Laos, researchers have found The fastest growing ivory market in the world is now Laos, according to an investigation by Kenya-based group Save
Has the UN failed Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims?
Image copyright AFP Image caption Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya are sheltering in refugee camps in Bangladesh The UN leadership in Myanmar tried to stop the Rohingya rights issue being raised with the government, sources in the UN and aid
US health secretary apologises for private plane travel
Image copyright AFP US Health Secretary Tom Price has apologised over his private plane trips on official government business.The former Georgia congressman said he will reimburse taxpayers and fly commercial in future.His apology comes a day after US President Donald