Sydney trims Christmas tree with bushfire debris in poignant reminder
SydneyReuters A Christmas tree made from charred branches and other bushfire debris has been put up in Sydney’s central business district in a poignant reminder of deadly wildfires that have ravaged much of Australia. The tree is made and decorated with burnt logs, a scorched bicycle, a ruined fire alarm and other destroyed household goods, […]
UK Queen stresses reconciliation after bruising Brexit year
London, UKReuters Queen Elizabeth will stress the value of harmony and reconciliation in her Christmas message this year, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, after a year in which the tortuous Brexit process aggravated deep divisions in Britain. The palace released two short extracts from the 93-year-old monarch’s televised Christmas Day message, one on the 75th […]
From tinsel to turkey, shoppers dream of a “guilt-free” Christmas
London, UKThomson Reuters Foundation Menstrual cups or wormeries may not top everyone’s Christmas wish lists but with the rising tide of anti-consumerism, ethical businesses are hoping to boost sales this year. Nearly two-thirds of consumers globally prefer to buy from companies that reflect their personal values, according to research firm Accenture. Christmas shoppers pass a […]
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US POLITICS: IMPEACHMENT DEBATE SUGGESTS SHIFTING RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL WINDS
JACK JENKINS, of Religion News Service, takes a look at the religious overtones surrounding the impeachment of US President Donald Trump…
Indian states propose land rights amid citizenship fears
Mumbai, IndiaThomson Reuters Foundation Authorities in the Indian states of Assam and West Bengal have vowed to protect the land rights of Indigenous people and refugees amidst protests against a new citizenship law that critics say discriminates against Muslims. In the north-eastern state of Assam, a planned law will prevent Indigenous people from selling land […]
ESSAY: THE AMAZING GROWTH OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE
In an article first published on The Conversation, FRANCOIS LEVEQUE, professor of economics at Mines ParisTech, takes a look at some facts and figures behind the modern Christmas tree…