Year: 2019
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Altitude, the big challenge at Tour de France
With each crank of their pedals, riders on the Tour de France will climb ever-higher into the unknown
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Clarity about the tortures is what the international community asks from Venezuela
The torture of political prisoners in Venezuela is not new, but the death of a Navy captain has raised the alarm about human rights…
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Colombia: the price of closing one of its most important routes
Having one of its most importants roads closed, which connects the east of the country with the capital, causes a…
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Major donor Norway frets over Brazil deforestation
The Nordic country has made the lion's share of contributions to Brazil's Amazon Fund
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U.S. dream pulls African migrants in record numbers across Latin America
The migrants vying for entry at the U.S. southern border are mainly Central Americans. But growing numbers from a handful…
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Scientists urge climate protesters to save planet by planting trees
Environmentalists say looking after existing forests and restoring damaged ones prevents flooding, stores carbon, limits climate change and protects biodiversity
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Tech entrepreneurs seek to shatter stereotypes about women in farming
Women make up nearly half the global workforce in farming, but many say their contribution has long gone unrecognised, particularly…
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Women on the money – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, America’s Harriet Tubman
Having a diversity of figures held up as role models, however, is also hugely important and can have a much…
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3 South American Pacific islands that are not from this world
From Colombia to Chile, these are three South American islands where you can enjoy nature and animal sightings
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How much do you know about global political history?
With this quiz you will test your knowledge about political history
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