In Japan, activist Hiroji Yamashiro has been released on bail, after he spent five months imprisoned on charges he cut through a barbed wire fence … Activist Hiroji Yamashiro Released on BailRead more
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Framed-up Maruti Suzuki workers sentenced to life imprisonment in India
Thirteen Maruti Suzuki autoworkers were sentenced to life in prison by an Indian court on Saturday. Four others have been given five-year prison terms, and … Framed-up Maruti Suzuki workers sentenced to life imprisonment in IndiaRead more
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Operation Condor-Era Argentine Dictator Gets Life Imprisonment
An Argentine federal court on Wednesday sentenced former military dictator Reynaldo Bignone to life imprisonment for his role in kidnapping, torturing and murdering anti-government protesters … Operation Condor-Era Argentine Dictator Gets Life ImprisonmentRead more
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Giant wind turbine sets record
The new V164 9 MW turbine from Danish company MHI Vestas Offshore Wind produced an amazing 216,000 kWh on December 1, 2016. The turbine was … Giant wind turbine sets recordRead more
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Verdi union shuts down Berlin airport workers strike
On Wednesday, the Verdi union stopped the strike by ground staff at the Tegel and Schönefeld airports in Berlin, despite the fact that the employer … Verdi union shuts down Berlin airport workers strikeRead more
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Most Adults Spend More Time on Their Digital Devices Than They Think
A recent national survey conducted by Common Sense Media, which included nearly 1,800 parents of children aged eight to 18, found that parents spend an … Most Adults Spend More Time on Their Digital Devices Than They ThinkRead more
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UN Report Confirms Israel is an “Apartheid” State
This report examines, based on key instruments of international law, whether Israel has established an apartheid regime that oppresses and dominates the Palestinian people as … UN Report Confirms Israel is an “Apartheid” StateRead more
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Spiders eat astronomical numbers of insects
A new study reveals some stunning estimates about just how much the world’s spiders eat annually: between 400 and 800 million tons of insects, springtails, … Spiders eat astronomical numbers of insectsRead more
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Carbon Dioxide Is Rising at Record Rates
For the second year in a row, carbon dioxide concentrations as measured at Mauna Loa Observatory rose at a record-fast clip, according to new data … Carbon Dioxide Is Rising at Record RatesRead more
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Mass Bleaching Is Hitting the Great Barrier Reef Again
After suffering through the most severe bleaching event ever recorded last year, the Great Barrier Reef is once again being savaged by a marine heat … Mass Bleaching Is Hitting the Great Barrier Reef AgainRead more