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Voice of America

China enforces ban on Mongolian language in schools, books

Christopher Atwood of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Chinese authorities have yet to disclose why a collection of Mongolian history books was banned, even after such a long time in circulation.

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WHYY (Philadelphia)

Pa. lawmakers want state to require Asian American and Pacific Islander education

Rob Buscher of the School of Arts & Sciences praises proposed legislation requiring Asian American and Pacific Islander education in Pennsylvania.

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Associated Press

Pope heads to Mongolia to minister to its few Catholics and complete centuries-old East-West mission

Christopher Atwood of the School of Arts & Sciences says the world used to be ruled either by the pope or the Mongol Empire, but that both sides are much more tolerant now.

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Scientific American

What’s the world’s oldest language?

Deven Patel of the School of Arts & Sciences believes that Sanskrit is the oldest continuous language tradition, which means that it’s still producing literature and being spoken.

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The New York Times

Five festive dishes for an easy Eid lunch

Fariha Khan of the School of Arts & Sciences says that many people no longer have time to prepare meals from scratch for Eid, especially if they’re working outside the home.

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Nature

China is mobilizing science to spur development—and self-reliance

Scott Moore of Penn Global says that there are hints that President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders aren’t satisfied with the pace of research progress.

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