Germany’s Deutsche Bank has been fined a record $2.5bn (£1.7bn) for rigging Libor, ordered to fire seven employees and accused of being obstructive towards regulators … Deutsche Bank hit by record $2.5bn Libor-rigging fineRead more
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2 Animal Rights Activists Charged Under 2006 Terrorism Law
In the latest sign of a federal crackdown on animal rights activists, the FBI has arrested two people accused of freeing mink and other animals … 2 Animal Rights Activists Charged Under 2006 Terrorism LawRead more
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Renewables supplied 19.2% of UK power in 2014
Business Green reports that renewables made up 19.2% of the country’s power supply last year, up from just 14.9% a year earlier. At the same … Renewables supplied 19.2% of UK power in 2014Read more
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“Strong Evidence” of Israeli War Crimes in 2014 Gaza Assault
Amnesty International has said there is “strong evidence” that Israel committed war crimes and possibly crimes against humanity during its assault on Gaza last summer. … “Strong Evidence” of Israeli War Crimes in 2014 Gaza AssaultRead more
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Lawmakers call for decommissioning 28 of 50 reactors in Japan
A cross-party group of 91 lawmakers said Thursday 28 of Japan’s 50 commercial nuclear reactors must immediately be decommissioned and the rest are dangerous. The … Lawmakers call for decommissioning 28 of 50 reactors in JapanRead more
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Historic Anthem-Cigna Merger Leaves U.S. with 3 Major Health Insurers
Health insurance giant Anthem has announced plans to buy rival Cigna for $54.2 billion, marking the largest such merger in U.S. history. The move leaves … Historic Anthem-Cigna Merger Leaves U.S. with 3 Major Health InsurersRead more
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Shell lobbied to undermine EU renewables targets
Shell successfully lobbied to undermine European renewable energy targets ahead of a key agreement on emissions cuts reached in October last year, newly released documents … Shell lobbied to undermine EU renewables targetsRead more
Posted inNews / Protest / Worker
Copper Miners Strike for Right to Collectively Bargain
In Chile, subcontracted workers for one of the world’s largest copper mining companies went on strike Tuesday. The strike spread to five mines run by … Copper Miners Strike for Right to Collectively BargainRead more
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Vitamins can actually increase cancer risk
In 2013, half of Americans reported taking vitamins; sales of which total at least $28 billion a year. At a forum at the American Association … Vitamins can actually increase cancer riskRead more
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93% of Food Additives Aren’t Properly Studied
thousands of different food additives are allowed by the FDA, although a 2013 study found that almost 80% of them lack the relevant information needed … 93% of Food Additives Aren’t Properly StudiedRead more