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Walking in the footsteps of Archbishop Romero

Walking in the footsteps of Archbishop Romero

Guerrilla priest David Rodriguez has dedicated his life to serving the people of El Salvador, just as his hero, Archbishop Oscar Romero, did before him.
Where now for biofuels?

Where now for biofuels?

Can fuel crops ever be sustainable? Danny Chivers gives us the lowdown.
West Papua- the road to freedom

West Papua- the road to freedom

Tuesday 2 August marked the 48th anniversary of the West Papuan struggle for independence from Indonesia. Now is the time for their voices to be heard, says Nick Harvey.
The US is not teetering on the edge of bankruptcy

The US is not teetering on the edge of bankruptcy

As the US ushers in a new debit-limit bill, Mark Engler explains how the argument ‘We’re broke’ is used to justify the demolition of social safety nets.
How foreign policy blunders helped create the famine in Somalia

How foreign policy blunders helped create the famine in Somalia

Playing politics with aid has laid the foundations for the world's worst humanitarian disaster.

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Should foreign investment replace aid for Africa?

Donu Kogbara and Dereje Alemayehu go head to head - join the debate in this month’s Argument.

Interview with Adam Beach

The Canadian First Nations actor, star of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee and US TV dramas Big Love and Law and Order, talks to Sian Griffiths about the importance of being a role model for young aboriginal kids.

Where now for biofuels?

Can fuel crops ever be sustainable? Danny Chivers gives us the lowdown.

West Papua: the road to freedom

Tuesday 2 August marked the 48th anniversary of the West Papuan struggle for independence from Indonesia. Now is the time for their voices to be heard, says Nick Harvey.

Walking in the footsteps of Archbishop Romero

Catholic priest, guerrilla fighter, politician: David Rodriguez has dedicated his life to serving the people of El Salvador, just as his hero, Archbishop Oscar Romero, did before him. He talks to James Dryburgh about his journey.

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Blogs

To England, with sympathy and concern

In the wake of the riots, Indian writer and activist Mari Marcel Thekaekara on both the stark differences and worrying similarities to the situation on the subcontinent.

Social deprivation in riot hotspots: an infographic

A graphic illustration of child poverty and joblessness in British riot hotspots.

Loot!

David Ransom reflects on riot, recession and recovery.

The highs and lows of Ramadan in Gaza

In her final blog of the series, Eva Bartlett admires the courage of those observing the Muslim holy month under the most extreme conditions.

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    Coming Soon! Shortlist announced! The Caine Prize for African Writing is Africa’s leading literary prize, and is awarded to a short story by an African writer published in English, whether in Africa or elsewhere.

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