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Global Quickies: 27/07/13

Here is your weekly dose of international quickies. Lots of links in no particular order:

PAKISTAN
In Northern Pakistan, women are temporarily banned from going to the market alone so that men don’t get distracted during Ramadan. Unaccompanied women will be arrested.

MUSLIM WORLD
We know Malala and Amina, but here are other kickass women from the Muslim world you’ll be glad to learn about. (From Critical Dragon1177)

MEXICO
Paleontologists dig out a very cool and unusually well preserved hadrosaur tail.

YEMEN
11-year old girl escapes her family who were forcing her to marry. She explains her situation and that of other children like her in an incredible video.

SAUDI ARABIA
Ex-Muslim explains beautifully why she misses Ramadan.

COLOMBIA
Some Herbalife nutritional supplements banned because they should be considered drugs.

NIGERIA
Commotion over a fish that turned into a tiny mermaid. Turns out it was an octopus.

WORLD
Interesting discussion on the different roles of science journalism in developed and developing nations.

CHINA
Job seekers are not only being discriminated against for their Chinese zodiac sign, but also their Western one.

MEXICO
Activists and NGOs are trying to stop the canonization (sainthood) of Pope John Paul II because of his role in protecting pedophile priests.

BOLIVIA
Three towns decide to expel all pregnant teenagers for being a bad example for the population and bringing in bad luck to the villages. This includes pregnant rape victims. (Trigger warning for violence)

BRAZIL
Protests over government spending on the Pope’s visit turned violent in Rio de Janeiro.

INDIA
UFOs on the Chinese border remain unidentified. Now they turned to astrophysicists for answers.

BRAZIL
Thalidomide babies are still being born in Brazil, where the drug is prescribed to leprosy patients.

UK
Female activist says she was assaulted during the UK Independence Party’s (Ukip) annual conference. (From Margaret)

TURKEY
A 16-year old girl was buried alive by her family for talking to boys.

ECUADOR
Secretary of Health reveals there are between 70 and 80 illegal clinics for “treating” addictions and homosexuality where patients are often held against their will and tortured.

PAKISTAN
Talk show gives away abandoned babies to couples seeking to adopt.

INDIA
Menstrual hygiene: millions of women are held back by shame around their most basic sanitary needs. (From Jamie)

Featured image of Yemeni girl from here.

Daniela

Born and raised in Mexico City, Daniela has finally decided to abdicate her post as an armchair skeptic and start doing some skeptical activism. She is currently living in Spain after having lived in the US, Brazil and Italy. You can also find her blogging in Spanish at esceptica.org.

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2 Comments

    1. Thanks! Sometimes it’s hard to find confirmation or additional information on some of these items.

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