The Obama administration has announced approval of a $1.29 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia, despite reports of possible war crimes in Yemen. The State … U.S. OKs $1.29B Arms Deal to Saudi Arabia Despite War Crime FearsRead more
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Millionaires and Billionaires Own 79% of All Household Wealth
The triennial Survey of Consumer Finances released its 2019 data earlier today. In 2019, households with net worths of $1 million or more owned 79.2 … Millionaires and Billionaires Own 79% of All Household WealthRead more
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Arctic wildfires are emitting 35% more carbon compared to 2019
According to a recent report by the EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, carbon emissions in the Arctic have surpassed last year’s emissions by 35%. The … Arctic wildfires are emitting 35% more carbon compared to 2019Read more
Posted inAfghanistan / Crime / News / USA Empire
U.S. May Have Destroyed Evidence in Afghan Hospital Hit by U.S. Strike
Doctors Without Borders says a U.S. tank has forced its way into the Afghan hospital destroyed by a U.S. airstrike, sparking concern the U.S. military … U.S. May Have Destroyed Evidence in Afghan Hospital Hit by U.S. StrikeRead more
Posted inIraq / News / USA Empire
Leaked Memo Shows Blair Backed U.S. War in Iraq in 2002
A newly published document shows former British Prime Minister Tony Blair vowed to support U.S. military action in Iraq in 2002—a year before the invasion. … Leaked Memo Shows Blair Backed U.S. War in Iraq in 2002Read more
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Italy Is Bribed into War, 1915
Why did Italy enter the war? The articles do not—and in 1915 could not—make any mention of the machinations by Britain, France and Russia that … Italy Is Bribed into War, 1915Read more
Posted inHealth / News
Increased anxiety associated with sitting down
Anxiety is a mental health illness that affects more than 27 million people worldwide. It is a debilitating illness that can result in people worrying … Increased anxiety associated with sitting downRead more
Posted inIndia / News / Women
Gender discrimination results in the deaths of extra 239,000 girls per year in India
A new study has found that there is an average of 239,000 excess deaths per year of girls under the age of five in India, … Gender discrimination results in the deaths of extra 239,000 girls per year in IndiaRead more
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Thirteen former national presidents demand an end to the British show-trial of Julian Assange
A group of 161 prominent international political figures, including thirteen former national presidents, past prime ministers and current or retired members of national parliaments, have … Thirteen former national presidents demand an end to the British show-trial of Julian AssangeRead more
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GNU Taler operational at Bern University of Applied Sciences
The GNU Taler payment system was launched at the BFH in the presence of a representative of the Swiss National Bank. Students, staff, faculty and … GNU Taler operational at Bern University of Applied SciencesRead more