Hidden Treasures: Saskatchewan’s Government House, the introduction  | Globalnews.ca

Hidden Treasures: Saskatchewan’s Government House, the introduction | Globalnews.ca

Global News is presenting a new monthly series called Hidden Treasures: Saskatchewan’s Government House, provincial affairs reporter Katherine Ludwig will be diving into the rich history of one of Saskatchewan’s oldest buildings. Each segment will focus on something different, like how the house evolved through the 19th century, the Edwardian Gardens, its political significance and…

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Fertile Land And Clean Air At Risk: Chinese Mining Alarms Villagers In Serbia And Tajikistan

Fertile Land And Clean Air At Risk: Chinese Mining Alarms Villagers In Serbia And Tajikistan

Living next to the Chinese-owned Zijin mines, villagers near Bor in eastern Serbia and Panjakent in western Tajikistan face the same threat: poisoned air, degraded farmland, and no recourse. At the same time their governments deepen ties with Beijing. As both countries embrace Chinese investment under Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative, villagers say they’re paying…

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