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Even though some countries withdrew, the Global Compact on Migration was approved by 164 countries in Marrakesh earlier this week. But despite the optimism about international moves to protect the rights of refugees and migrants, the political situation in the countries hosting them can get in the way. Drew Mikhael looks at the situation for Syrian refugees in Lebanon and how they are trapped by a
complex political power-sharing arrangement that has left them marginalised.
Each year palaeontologists and other scientists make new discoveries that add to our understanding of evolution. 2018 was a bumper year. Julien Benoit sets out some of the big discoveries and breakthroughs of the past 12 months.
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Syrian refugees in Haouch El Nabi in the Bekaa valley, Lebanon.
Wael Hamzeh/EPA
Drew Mikhael, Queen's University Belfast
The intricacies of Lebanese politics mean Syrian refugees continue to be scapegoated.
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Science + Technology
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Julien Benoit, University of the Witwatersrand
Five major finds this year adds to our understanding of evolution and ancient life history.
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Samantha Rolfe, University of Hertfordshire
Expect a spectacular display of 120 or more meteors per hour – some of them brightly coloured.
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Politics + Society
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Kealeboga J Maphunye, University of South Africa
South Africa's electoral commission's failure to ensure a credible voters' roll threatens to undo its legacy of free and fair elections.
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Stefan Stern, City, University of London
For two-and-a-half years misstep has followed misstep.
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Health + Medicine
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Mark Eccleston-Turner, Keele University
The UN Security Council's response to the most recent Ebola outbreak has been weak. But what options does it have?
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Business + Economy
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Scott L. Montgomery, University of Washington
Drivers buy less gas when filling the tank burns holes in their wallets.
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