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Volunteer network of interpreters hopes to make refugees' languages more accessible via AI

Voice of America 

NEW YORK — They may be Tigrinya speakers fleeing the authoritarian Eritrean government's indefinite military service policy. Or Rohingya people escaping ethnic violence in Myanmar. But refugees navigating resettlement often face a shared hurdle: poor machine translations and a short supply of interpreters knowledgeable in their less-serviced languages. Tarjimly, a Google-backed nonprofit described as "Uber for translators," aims to help asylum seekers clear that hurdle. Through a new artificial intelligence partnership... Читать дальше...

Quebec Catholic monks face class actions over decades of alleged sexual abuse

France24.com (en) 

An order of Catholic monks in Quebec is facing a class action lawsuit filed by more than 80 victims, accusing the Brothers of Christian Instruction of widespread sexual assaults spanning decades. The alleged abuses, dating back as far as 1940, occurred in more than 20 schools run by the congregation, with most incidents reported between the 1950s and 1970s.

Congo struggles to contain mpox; here’s why

Voice of America 

KAVUMU, Congo — Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a huge central African country where a myriad of existing problems makes stemming the spread particularly hard. Last month, the World Health Organization declared the outbreaks in Congo and about a dozen other African countries a global health emergency. And in Congo, scientists have identified a new strain of mpox that may spread more easily. It has reached areas where conflict and the displacement of a large... Читать дальше...

Jharkhand to give Rs 100/quintal above Centre's MSP to farmers

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

The Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government has decided to provide a Rs 100 per quintal bonus on the MSP for paddy procurement this Kharif season. Other cabinet approvals include smartphones for jal sahiyas, increased dearness allowances for state employees, and various infrastructure projects such as road improvements and smart class installations in government high schools.

Adapting

Arseblog 

Morning. A quick Saturday round-up for you, ahead of tomorrow’s game against Man City. Mikel Arteta did a sit down with the Premier League’s media team rather than a pre-game press conference, and I thought this bit was kinda interesting. Asked about the schedule, with the trip to the Et115had coming after away games in […]

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As traces of Pakistani megacity's past vanish, flamboyant pink palace endures

Voice of America 

KARACHI, Pakistan — Stained glass windows, a sweeping staircase and embellished interiors make Mohatta Palace a gem in Karachi, a Pakistani megacity of 20 million people. Peacocks roam the lawn and the sounds of construction and traffic melt away as visitors enter the grounds. The pink stone balustrades, domes and parapets look like they've been plucked from the northern Indian state of Rajasthan, a relic of a time when Muslims and Hindus lived side by side in the port city. But magnificence... Читать дальше...