In Argentina, human rights groups are condemning a Supreme Court ruling that could bring an early release to hundreds of people convicted for human rights … Court Orders Shorter Sentences for Human Rights AbusersRead more
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Jailed for 3 Years, Speaks Out on Intimate Partner Violence
The case of Marissa Alexander, the African-American mother of three who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for firing what she maintains was a … Jailed for 3 Years, Speaks Out on Intimate Partner ViolenceRead more
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First Palestine Prison Hunger Striker Dies in West Bank
A young Palestinian man became the first victim of the open-ended hunger strike in the occupied West Bank on Monday. The 30-year-old, identified as Mazan … First Palestine Prison Hunger Striker Dies in West BankRead more
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U.S.-based firm to build span on Pamban bridge
After floating global tender, Indian Railways has selected the U.S.-based Modjeski Masters, one of the world’s leading bridge engineering firms, to design and fabricate a … U.S.-based firm to build span on Pamban bridgeRead more
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North Carolina Hog Farms Spray Manure Around Black Communities
In eastern North Carolina, residents are battling with one of the state’s largest industries: hog farms. Last week, North Carolina lawmakers passed House Bill 467, … North Carolina Hog Farms Spray Manure Around Black CommunitiesRead more
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Bill O’Reilly Ousted from Fox News over Sexual Harassment Allegations
The longtime Fox News star Bill O’Reilly is out, after more than a half-dozen women accused him of sexual harassment. His departure follows the similar … Bill O’Reilly Ousted from Fox News over Sexual Harassment AllegationsRead more
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Antarctic ice rift spreads
The main rift in Larsen C, which is likely to lead to one of the largest icebergs ever recorded, is currently 180 km long. The … Antarctic ice rift spreadsRead more
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Life expectancy on the rise in US, but only for the rich
A recent report published by the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that life expectancy is on the rise, but only for the wealthy. In … Life expectancy on the rise in US, but only for the richRead more
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Solar panels surpass coal-fired electricity
Solar panels generated more electricity than coal in the past six months in a historic year for getting energy from the sun in the UK, … Solar panels surpass coal-fired electricityRead more
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El Salvador Opens Cultural Center in Site of El Mozote Massacre
El Salvador inaugurated Saturday a cultural center in the town of El Mozote, where the U.S.-backed military executed more than 1,000 people in 1981 in … El Salvador Opens Cultural Center in Site of El Mozote MassacreRead more