Culture

Philip Crispin celebrates the centenary of the Martinican poet, playwright and politician who showed that Empire ‘writes back.’

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The shortlist is out! Bloggers from all over the world are reviewing each story in turn before the winner is announced on 8 July.

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The sudden closure of ERT after over 60 years is another indicator that the country is at risk of nihilism, writes Petros Diveris.

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London’s Two Degrees festival gets the audience involved in the hope of provoking thoughts, and action, for change.

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Politics and art will collide at a new exhibition, as artist Helen Evans explains.

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We are proud to announce a win for Best International Coverage in the 2013 Utne Media Awards for our ‘meticulous devotion to facts.’

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Jo Lateu speaks to J Willgoose about warmth and positivity.

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Noreen Sadik tells the story of Handala, a young refugee created by cartoonist Naji al-Ali. A child that won’t age until he can return home.

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Virgil Hawkins compares media coverage of two bombings and argues that some victims are considered more ‘newsworthy’ than others.

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While rankings have improved, Iris Gonzales describes a culture of impunity which fails to get justice for murdered media workers.

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The independent journalism connoisseurs have recognized us for our international coverage.

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