U.S. and Israeli religious figures blame LGBT+ people for coronavirus

Several religious leaders from both countries have suggested the virus is divine retribution for same-sex activity

'Worse than the virus': Anxiety over coronavirus grips the U.S.

Health professionals and psychologists have noted an increase in the levels of fear as the coronavirus spreads globally, dominating conversations among friends and family


Tiny homes seen as big solution to New Zealand housing crisis

Small houses and mobile homes such as caravans are seen by some as a low-cost solution to the lack of affordable homes


Rights supporters cheer Canada's move toward conversion therapy ban

LGBT+ conversion therapy has been already banned in some cities including as Vancouver and Calgary


Bangladesh urged to stop worker abuse in garment industry

Researchers found union leaders faced threats and intimidation hampering their ability to investigate claims of abuse, most of which were from women


Oil demand set for first contraction since 2009 due to coronavirus - IEA

Global oil demand fell by about 2.5% in the first quarter of 2020, as coronavirus cut travel and economic activity, especially in China


Brazil agency gives out fewest environmental fines in 24 years

The drop in fines comes amid calls by the president to farm and mine protected areas, which have emboldened illegal logging, ranching and land speculation


Spain to extend ban on evicting vulnerable homeowners, protect tenants

This will be one of the first measures geared towards protecting tenants by the new government, which made accessible housing a priority in its coalition manifesto


FACTBOX-Where Biden and Sanders diverge on climate change

Democratic White House hopefuls both believe climate change is an existential threat and the U.S. should immediately rejoin global climate talks - but their green policies differ


Opinion

OPINION: Domestic violence survivors battle tenure insecurity in Brazil

Millions of women across the world, particularly those who are poor and have few economic opportunities, struggle to secure their right to land


OPINION: Africa’s devastating locust outbreak exposes need for crop science on all fronts

Behind every farmer dealing with a crop pest is a scientist who has supported them by developing better seeds, crop protection methods and apps to identify weeds



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