Deutsche Bank has become the latest financial firm to settle accusations it rigged a key global interest rate used to set the value of trillions … Deutsche Bank to Pay $2.5 Billion in Rate-Rigging CaseRead more
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Former IMF Chief Rodrigo Rato Probed for Money Laundering
In Spain, authorities detained former International Monetary Fund director Rodrigo Rato and searched his home and office as part of a probe into money laundering. … Former IMF Chief Rodrigo Rato Probed for Money LaunderingRead more
Posted inNews / Waste
U.S. Wasting Up to 40% of Its Food
A new study claims U.S. residents are wasting nearly every other bite of food they consume. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, Americans are … U.S. Wasting Up to 40% of Its FoodRead more
Posted inLaw / News / TPP / Trade
Tens of Thousands Protest TTIP Free Trade Deal on Global Day of Action
Tens of thousands of people marched around the world Saturday on a global day of action against a massive free trade deal being negotiated between … Tens of Thousands Protest TTIP Free Trade Deal on Global Day of ActionRead more
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Judge Allows U.S. Lawsuit over Murder of Chilean Musician Víctor Jara
A U.S. judge has advanced a lawsuit over the 1973 murder of musician Víctor Jara in Chile. Pedro Pablo Barrientos Núñez, now a U.S. citizen … Judge Allows U.S. Lawsuit over Murder of Chilean Musician Víctor JaraRead more
Posted inEconomics / News / Protest
New Yorkers Protest Income Inequality at Billionaire’s Condo Building
Activists marched to One57, a luxury building where a condo recently sold for $100 million, becoming the most expensive single residence ever purchased in New … New Yorkers Protest Income Inequality at Billionaire’s Condo BuildingRead more
Posted inJustice / News / USA Empire
Prisoner Freed After Nearly 30 Years on Death Row
In Alabama, a prisoner who has spent nearly 30 years on death row is being released. Anthony Ray Hinton was accused of murdering two fast-food … Prisoner Freed After Nearly 30 Years on Death RowRead more
Posted inCIA / News / Torture / USA Empire / Women
CIA Officials Knew Torture Victim Maher Arar Was Innocent
CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou has revealed new details about the CIA’s internal debate over the arrest, rendition and torture of Canadian citizen Maher Arar. Kirakou … CIA Officials Knew Torture Victim Maher Arar Was InnocentRead more
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One of last six northern white rhinos dies in US zoo
One of the six remaining northern white rhinos in the world died at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California, US, on December 14. … One of last six northern white rhinos dies in US zooRead more
Posted inNews / Protest / USA Empire / Worker
27 Arrested at The Children’s Place HQ in Protest over Factory Collapse
In Secaucus, New Jersey, more than two dozen people were arrested at the offices of the clothing retailer The Children’s Place as they called for … 27 Arrested at The Children’s Place HQ in Protest over Factory CollapseRead more