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Simone Santi

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I'm a sports journalist but have been working as a political reporter for a long time. Sometimes I travel and always come back too early. I was born, grew up and have always lived in Rome, with all its advantages and limits. I'm convinced that attention to civil rights and environmental protection is the foundation for good politics.

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“All books about all revolutions begin with a chapter that describes the decay of tottering authority or the misery and sufferings of the people. They should begin with a psychological chapter, one that shows how a harassed, terrified man suddenly breaks his terror, stops being afraid” (Ryszard Kapuscinski)

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FIFA clashes with European countries over human rights at the Qatar World Cup

FIFA clashes with European countries over human rights at the Qatar World Cup

FIFA asks teams taking part in the Qatar World Cup to “focus on the football”. Europe’s FAs respond that they will “continue to support human rights”.

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10 things you need to know about the Istanbul Convention on violence against women

10 things you need to know about the Istanbul Convention on violence against women

The Istanbul Convention against gender-based and domestic violence marks its tenth anniversary. We look at what it is, who its signatories are, and what the future might hold.

Turkey withdraws from the Istanbul Convention on violence against women

Turkey withdraws from the Istanbul Convention on violence against women

President Erdoğan has pulled Turkey out of the Istanbul Convention, key in the fight against gender violence, claiming that it favours the LGBT community rather than family values.

Canada loses its last ice shelf as a heatwave hits the Arctic

Canada loses its last ice shelf as a heatwave hits the Arctic

The 4000-year-old Milne Ice Shelf, Canada’s last one, has collapsed due to temperatures 5 degrees higher than the 30-year average.

Google and Facebook to restrict ads on fake news sites after the shock presidential victory

Google and Facebook to restrict ads on fake news sites after the shock presidential victory

The two web giants have been sharply criticised for spreading fake news that influenced the Trump-Clinton presidential debate. And now they’re taking remedial action.