Finland kicked off its basic income program Monday, giving US$587 per month to 2,000 of its citizens, an amount that — if extended to the … Finland Becomes First Country to Provide Citizens Basic IncomeRead more
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35 Palestinian children were killed by IOF in 2016
The Defense for Children International (DCI) – Palestine Branch said that the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) killed 35 Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip, the … 35 Palestinian children were killed by IOF in 2016Read more
Posted inEconomics / Inequality / News
World’s richest increased their wealth by $237 billion in 2016
The world’s wealthiest 200 billionaires increased their net worth by $237 billion in 2016, taking their total wealth to $4.4 trillion as of the close … World’s richest increased their wealth by $237 billion in 2016Read more
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Radioactive Plume From Fukushima Makes Landfall on America’s West Coast
Seaborne cesium 134, the so-called “fingerprint of Fukushima,” has been detected on US shores for the first time researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution … Radioactive Plume From Fukushima Makes Landfall on America’s West CoastRead more
Posted inBank / Crime / News / USA Empire
Goldman Sachs ordered to pay $120 million penalty for rate manipulation
Goldman Sachs has been ordered to pay a $120 million civil penalty to settle charges that it often tried to manipulate a global dollar benchmark … Goldman Sachs ordered to pay $120 million penalty for rate manipulationRead more
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Deutsche Bank Announces $7.2 Billion Settlement on Toxic Mortgages
Deutsche Bank is set to pay $7.2 billion in fines over its role in the U.S. housing market collapse, in a tentative settlement with the … Deutsche Bank Announces $7.2 Billion Settlement on Toxic MortgagesRead more
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Brazil passes the mother of all austerity plans
The Brazilian Senate on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment to freeze social spending by the Brazilian government for 20 years — allowing it to rise … Brazil passes the mother of all austerity plansRead more
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70% of ministry’s budget released, claims tribal affairs minister
Union tribal affairs minister Jual Oram has said that 70 per cent of his ministry’s budget for 2016-17 has been released. In a press conference, … 70% of ministry’s budget released, claims tribal affairs ministerRead more
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India is third largest importer of illegally-logged wood
India is the third largest importer of illegally logged timber in the world, after China and Vietnam, a study by the International Union of Forest … India is third largest importer of illegally-logged woodRead more
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French financial prosecutor opens inquiry following “Football Leaks” articles
Dec 20 The French financial prosecutor’s office has opened a preliminary inquiry into possible money-laundering and tax fraud as a result of “Football Leaks” articles … French financial prosecutor opens inquiry following “Football Leaks” articlesRead more