News headlines for “Racism”, page 91
BIODIVERSITY: 'Culture Integral to Agriculture'
- Inter Press Service
Biodiversity in agriculture is about culture. Traditional knowledge and culture are as important as research and investments, aver farmers, researchers and academicians who are gathered in Rome to celebrate International Day for Biodiversity on Saturday.
EGYPT: Historically Apolitical, Sufis Now Side With the State
- Inter Press Service
Although Egypt's many Sufi orders have traditionally been known for keeping a safe distance from politics, recent events suggest they are now closer than ever to the ruling regime.
More Faiths, Greater Religious Fluidity in Cuba
- Inter Press Service
Interest in religion is on the upsurge in Cuba, indicated by the growth and variety of the faiths being practised as well as by the ease with which people participate in more than one spiritual community at a time.
MIDEAST: Dreaming With Their Feet
- Inter Press Service
Ahmed Ismail, 23, is leading a dance out of troubled times in Gaza. Breakdancing is his way to help the youth of Gaza begin dreaming and having fun again.
Football Fortunes for Mexican TV
- Inter Press Service
Horacio Ramos is not bothered about paying an extra 50 dollars on his television subscription so that he can watch the entire FIFA World Cup, which kicks off Jun. 11 in South Africa.
MEXICO: Acrobatics for At-Risk Children
- Inter Press Service
Learning to do aerial acrobatics has not only helped 13-year-old Atenas Padilla overcome her fear of heights, but also to become more tolerant and creative.
'Women in Focus' at Gender-Conscious Film Festival
- Inter Press Service
The First International Women and Film Festival for Gender Equity drew enthusiastic audiences this month in the Argentine capital, where movies from nearly 40 countries were screened.
Argentine Serials Watched in Living Rooms Around the World
- Inter Press Service
In little over a decade, Argentina has become one of the world leaders in production and export of films, mini-series, telenovelas (soap operas), entertainment programmes and commercials.
EL SALVADOR: Tribute to Late Poet Marred by Sons’ Accusations
- Inter Press Service
As the 35th anniversary of Salvadoran poet and revolutionary Roque Dalton’s death approaches, his sons allege that two of his killers are currently working for the governments of El Salvador and Mexico, respectively, and have demanded their dismissal.
Q&A: Exposing the 'Masters of the Word' in Latin America
- Inter Press Service
If control of the media was not so heavily concentrated in Latin America, the situation of inequality in the region would be more actively challenged, says Martín Becerra, an Argentine media specialist who presented his latest research study here in the Chilean capital this week.
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