An 'enduring historical legacy' of Protestant religion is still having a significant, positive impact on secondary school enrolment rates around the world, according to the results of a new international study from a researcher ...
Education
Sep 25, 2018
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Iranian authorities have ordered internet service providers to block access to Telegram, a popular messaging app used by an estimated 40 million Iranians, state TV reported Monday.
Internet
Apr 30, 2018
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A French court on Friday threw out a complaint by Apple demanding a ban on protests at its stores by the tax campaign group Attac.
Business
Feb 23, 2018
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When it comes to seeking answers to questions about science, evangelical and black Protestants and Mormons are more likely than the general population to turn to religion, according to a new study by researchers from Rice ...
Social Sciences
Oct 16, 2017
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Czech taxi drivers on Monday blocked traffic at Prague's international airport to protest what they and many of their counterparts abroad call unfair competition from the controversial ride-sharing app Uber.
Business
Oct 2, 2017
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Government shutdowns of the internet have cost sub-Saharan Africa about $237 million since 2015, according to a study released Friday, as authorities increasingly implement planned disruptions.
Internet
Sep 29, 2017
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Right now, you may have a shaky idea of what net neutrality is, but on July 12, a massive online protest plans to make you painfully aware.
Telecom
Jul 12, 2017
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The massive Arab Spring protests that began in late December 2010 and spread from North Africa to the Middle East generated huge crowds and had quick and profound effects—including the overthrow of Egyptian President Hosni ...
Social Sciences
May 2, 2017
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Protests that bring many people to the streets who agree among themselves and have a single message are most likely to influence elected officials, suggests a new study.
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2017
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Street protests against popular "sharing" economy firms Uber and Airbnb have become commonplace around the world. Both these sector giants are succeeding in circumventing market regulations in many markets in areas including ...
Business
Sep 28, 2016
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