Weekly news roundup: Ramadan Mubarak!

Culture

Ramadan 2017: Why is it so important for Muslims?
Al JAZEERA
Ramadan is upon us once again. Here is what happens during the holy month.

Taiwan's top court rules in favour of same-sex marriage
THE GUARDIAN
Landmark ruling will mean country is first in Asia to allow gay couples to marry and cements reputation as beacon of liberalism

Terrorism

Terror Alert in Britain Is Raised to Maximum as ISIS Claims Manchester Attack
NEW YORK TIMES
ISIS claims responsibility for an attack that left 22 dead.

Politics

Brazil: Embattled president deploys troops to streets
AL JAZEERA
Fiery mass protest turns violent in Brasilia as President Michel Temer orders the controversial deployment of soldiers.

Jerusalem Day Celebration Underscores Israeli-Palestinian Divide
THE NEW YORK TIMES
2017 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Arab-Israeli War

Economy

China’s debt mountain: Should we worry?
BBC
China’s “debt fuelled expansion” could lead to collapse

Environment

Great Barrier Reef 2050 plan no longer achievable due to climate change, experts say
THE GUARDIAN
Environmental lawyers say advice means reef might finally be listed as a ‘world heritage site in danger’

Health

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Ethiopian wins top WHO job
BBC
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus from Ethiopia will be the next director general of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Cuts to AIDS Treatment Programs Could Cost a Million Lives
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Millions of lives at risk if Global Gag Rule enacted.