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Yale University issues grovelling apology for ‘role in slavery’ after four-year research project that was sparked by George Floyd’s murder

By IDBM Consult / February 20, 2024

Feb 20, 2024 Yale University has issued an apology for its connection to slavery after several years of research and […]

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How the songbirds of Rafah help Palestinians cope with the terror of war

By IDBM Consult / February 17, 2024

Canaries, lovebirds and goldfinches are muffling the sounds of Israel’s terrifying bombardment of Gaza with their songs. Feb 17, 2024 […]

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Decolonising Media: Uncovering Biases in Gaza Coverage

By IDBM Consult / February 16, 2024

The problems of international news coverage will not be resolved by simple appeals to journalistic codes without addressing deeper systemic […]

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Yes, you CAN die of a broken heart: Everything you need to know about the poorly-understood ailment after death of legendary BBC radio presenter Steve Wright

By IDBM Consult / February 15, 2024

February 15, 2024 Broadcast legend Steve Wright died of a ‘broken heart’ after losing his BBC Radio 2 show, his friend has […]

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How Gen Z’ers looking for love are ‘pretending to be woke’ to win dates – ‘dating right now is like walking on eggshells’

By IDBM Consult / February 15, 2024

Feb 15, 2024 Gen-Zers are coming forward with accounts of dating hardship brought about by the intense and growing political divide […]

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Women in Armed Forces ‘feel unsafe’ after Grant Shapps comments

By IDBM Consult / February 13, 2024

February 13, 2024 Women in the Armed Forces have been made to feel “unsafe” in the wake of the Defence Secretary’s […]

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Gaza war: What we know about Israel’s Rafah hostage rescue raid

By IDBM Consult / February 13, 2024

Feb 13, 2024 Details have begun to emerge of an overnight Israeli military operation which freed two Israeli-Argentine hostages held […]

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Two Days Rethinking Democracy in West Africa in the Face of Discontent and Coups

By IDBM Consult / February 11, 2024

Feb 11, 2024 …The Nigerian government is not helping matters in his analysis. The government is not noticing a dangerous […]

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Iran’s regime parades its rockets in show of strength as thousands take to the streets to mark 45th anniversary of the Islamic revolution

By IDBM Consult / February 11, 2024

February 11, 2024 An Iranian woman holds Iran’s national flag as she walks over the Israeli flag in Tehran  Iran […]

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Aid Organizations Raise Alarm as Violence Escalates in DR Congo

By IDBM Consult / February 9, 2024

….Escalating violence in eastern DRC has displaced at least 150,000 people, more than half of them children Feb 9, 2024 […]

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