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The political and economic implications of greater scientific understanding of extreme weather events.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205449
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The government's eagerness to take advantage of the event has helped turn it into a political and propaganda battleground for Israel and the Palestinians. Indeed, intense fighting…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243883
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Experienced journalists have labelled this the worst disinformation event they have experienced. The spread of inaccurate information online has made monitoring the unfolding…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283260
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Qatar has attracted negative publicity in relation to allegations of bribery to win the vote to host the World Cup and working conditions for the migrant construction workers. It…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267033
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The decision took many by surprise as the three East African nations are less ready than other contenders to hold such an event. As such, the decision also raises serious…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282712
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An El Nino system usually leads to lower rainfall and higher daytime temperatures, often causing severe droughts which last for months and can reduce agricultural output…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281286
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The event, involving 43,000 14-18-year-olds from 159 countries, opened on August 1 but was abandoned early amid concerns for participants' safety. Dozens were hospitalised with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281503
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CAF on November 30 stripped Cameroon of the right to host the tournament after concerns were raised about the condition of stadiums, infrastructure and security. However, after…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240953
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has taken steps to introduce highly sensitive social reforms, which are liable to generate resistance in some quarters. However, he has erred on…
The event, held in the French town of Pau, highlighted the six leaders’ alarm over jihadist violence in the Sahel, particularly recent large-scale attacks by the Islamic State in…