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Weekly news and blog roundup: What is it good for?

Posted on Friday, 27 August, 2010 by Will

Government funding for stem cell research blocked by US court A US judge has prohibited studies involving stem cells derived from human embryos that will later be discarded. The ruling, which overrides President Obama’s 2009 executive order to allow such … Continue reading →

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Weekly news and blog roundup: Need not apply

Posted on Friday, 20 August, 2010 by Will

Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning “confesses” killing her husband on Iranian TV For several weeks the world has watched the unfolding case of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani in outrage. Originally sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, she has … Continue reading →

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Weekly news and blog roundup: Show me the money

Posted on Friday, 23 July, 2010 by Will

Vatican makes attempted ordination of women a grave crime Last week the Church of England’s synod voted overwhelmingly to allow women to be ordained as bishops. Worried that some might mistakenly connect the Catholic Church with such tolerance, the Vatican … Continue reading →

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Weekly news and blog roundup: The bleeding obvious

Posted on Friday, 16 July, 2010 by Will

What’s fuelling Africa’s anti-homosexuality movement? Did doomsday occur last week as predicted? Was The Hills actually reality television? Whether you’re in need of a lesson in the bleeding obvious or you think you know it all already, you’re sure to … Continue reading →

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Weekly News and Blog Roundup: Here to Help

Posted on Friday, 9 July, 2010 by Will

Whether you’re willing to adopt, donate, or you’re so damn stingy that you’ll struggle to write an email, there are some seriously disturbing causes in need of your backing this week. But don’t worry, you can close the window at … Continue reading →

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