Society
My brother is an only child
China’s birthrate is going down and that has long-term implications for the future of the country and its people in many areas of life. Read the full report here
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Society
Baad Tradition: Virgins Given Away to End Disputes In Afghanistan
“After murdering someone, my father negotiated my nikah [marriage contract] with his victim’s brother to prevent a vendetta and further escalation of hostilities between our tribes,” the young Afghan woman said. She had been given away in a marriage of...