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North American Politics · United StatesUnited Methodist delegates have overwhelmingly endorsed a constitutional amendment seen by advocates as a way of defusing debates over the role of LGBTQ people in the church by giving rule-making autonomy to each region of the international church.See the Story
United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ and other issues
Coverage: 19 sources
Europe · United StatesThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally accused Apple of incorporating minerals sourced from its conflict-ridden eastern region into its products, sparking concerns over ethical sourcing practices.
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DR Congo accuses Apple of using conflict minerals from war-torn regions in products
58% Center coverage: 26 sources
Military · United StatesThere has been no final decision on whether or not all U.S. troops will leave Niger and Chad, two African countries that are integral to the military’s efforts to counter violent extremist organizations across the Sahel region, a top U.S. military official told The Associated Press on Wednesday.See the Story
No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and Chad, top official tells AP
72% Center coverage: 18 sources
Kenya Politics · NigeriaWhen a small number of cases of locally transmitted malaria were found in the United States last year, it was a reminder that climate change is reviving or migrating the threat of some diseases. But across the African continent malaria has never left, killing or sickening millions of people. Take Funmilayo Kotun, a 66-year-old resident of Makoko, an informal neighborhood in Nigeria’s Lagos city. Its ponds of dirty water provide favorable breeding conditions for malaria-spreading mosquitoes. Kotun can’t afford insecticide-treated bed nets that cost between $7 and $21 each, much less antimalarial medications or treatment.See the Story
Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left
50% Center coverage: 12 sources