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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

#China - The forgotten children of China's prisoners | Guardian Docs

Published on 24 May 2016

In a government building in Nanzhao, the Zhang children’s father awaits his fate.

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He accidentally killed a child and will probably be executed. The Chinese state makes no provision for prisoners’ children. The Sun Village orphanage takes in sisters Wei and Yan and their brother Won, but without their father they cannot verify their legal status. Will the children ever be able to study and work?

#Iraq - Battle for Falluja intesifies with ISIS and Iraqi forces

Published on 23 May 2016

Feisal Istrabadi, a professor at Indiana University, looks at Iraq's battle to retake the city of Falluja from ISIS

#Eygpt - Missing EgyptAir flight made no "swerves" before crashing - Cairo: Why Has No One Claimed Responsibility if Terrorism?

Published on 23 May 2016

The EgyptAir flight that plunged into the Mediterranean Sea last week did not made sudden swerves or turns before crashing, according to an Egyptian air navigation official.

Published on 23 May 2016

It's been four days since EgyptAir Flight 804 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea. In the immediate aftermath, some were quick to blame terrorism.

#Syria - Islamic State hits President Assad’s heartland: Channel 4 News

Published on 23 May 2016

Around 150 people have been killed and at least 200 others have been hurt, as five suicide devices and three car bombs exploded through the cities of Tartous and Jableh, along the road to Latakia. It's a highly symbolic blow against the Syrian leader by the Islamic State - already sparking reprisals.