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Hajj 2015: Balancing pilgrimage with consumerism
History & The Arts

Hajj 2015: Balancing pilgrimage with consumerism

...economic resources, especially oil, in many parts of the Muslim world also provided increasing numbers of people with the money to embark on pilgrimages. In recent years, an increase in the worldwide Muslim population and the perception that their faith is under attack from the “war on terror” have encouraged participation in this affirmation of a universal Muslim...
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Can Starbucks sell coffee to the Italians?
Money & Business

Can Starbucks sell coffee to the Italians?

...economic miracle” of the 1950s and 1960s, when many Italians moved from the countryside to the city in search of work. These still operate as family businesses, economising on labour costs. Coffee comes from local roasters who offer espresso machines and all the accoutrements needed to operate a bar on extremely favourable credit terms to secure the contract. The result...
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What is happening in Yemen?
Society, Politics & Law

What is happening in Yemen?

...economic and political situation in Yemen continued to decline – more people were killed in the transitional period than during the 2011 uprising – the Houthis’ opposition to what was increasingly seen as a corrupt and illegitimate regime gained broader support. Boiling over In January 2014, the Hadi government announced a plan to cut government fuel subsidies in...
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No Pause for Thought? Brexit, Bias and Political Manipulation
Health, Sports & Psychology

No Pause for Thought? Brexit, Bias and Political Manipulation

...economic assessment of the potential fallout from Brexit. It is increasingly looking like any trade deals with the EU will only occur after the divorce proceedings. With any one of the EU’s 27 members able to exercise their veto rights and block a trade deal, a lot of different and contradictory interests need to be satisfied if the UK is to avoid an uncontrolled...
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Despite sanctions, North Korea's nuclear programme is enjoying success. How?
Society, Politics & Law

Despite sanctions, North Korea's nuclear programme is enjoying success. How?

...tend to view North Korea as an inward-looking, economically isolated state cut off from the international community. However, the country’s illicit networks – including those supplying its missile program – are global and responsive. Ultimately, they will be difficult to counter. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
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Is it true that the poorer you are, the more likely you are to eat junk food?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Is it true that the poorer you are, the more likely you are to eat junk food?

...economic problems in the neighborhoods, and creates serious public health problems.” Research suggests this ban did not work since obesity rates went up after the ban compared to other neighborhoods where fast food had no restrictions. This seems to pour cold water on other efforts to solve obesity problems by regulating the location of fast-food restaurants. Not all...
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Should we be worried about the US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement?
Society, Politics & Law

Should we be worried about the US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement?

...economic and political systems that Trump represents. Whether the US is in or out, the international action on climate change will go on. Shonil Bhagwat is a Senior Lecturer in Geography. He wrote parts of the modules ‘Investigating the social world’ (DD103) and ‘Earth in Crisis: Environmental policy in an international context’ (DU311); and is currently working...
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On the inside of the rebellion against climate change
Nature & Environment

On the inside of the rebellion against climate change

...economic changes necessary to prevent catastrophic climate change. [Nine people are dressed in red to symbolise blood through costume. They are wearing hoods and the four at the front are kneeling down whilst the other five are stood on the steps of a statue. There are people in the background.] Symbolism of blood through costume Being a participant at an XR protest over...
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