China’s ugliest buildings: contest to celebrate unsightly architecture begins

This year’s contenders include a violin-shaped church and a ‘welcome to hell’ glass bridge joining two mountains
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Taliban’s nightmare: Fearless women

Every repressive regime, however mighty and powerful, has its nightmares. For the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, the worst nightmare has proven to be the country’s women who are articulate, aware of their rights, dream of building careers or women who have displayed unmatched resilience and have marched boldly on the streets to reclaim their right to freedom, despite knowing that they are fighting a regime that is regressive, patriarchal and anti-democratic in orientation. 
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Russian Cyberpunk Farm

Man have cow, man have help from robots. Da.
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Dismembering government

New public management and why the Commonwealth government can’t do anything anymore
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How one woman took on Wikipedia's Nazi fancruft

Ksenia Coffman’s fellow editors have called her a vandal and a McCarthyist. She just wants them to stop glorifying fascists—and start citing better sources.
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21 Of The Most WTF Moments From "Round The Twist"

Remember when a children's show featured nudity, a propellor penis, AND casual incest?
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Globe editorial: By calling the shortest possible federal election, Justin Trudeau may have guaranteed low voter turnout

The Liberal Leader decreed a 36-day campaign – the shortest option. Two extra weeks would have been invaluable to Elections Canada’s effort to organize a safe vote, and ensure the highest possible level of voter turnout.
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