A Palestinian activist accused of immigration fraud has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. A U.S. judge in Detroit called Rasmea Odeh a terrorist … Palestinian Activist Rasmea Odeh Sentenced to 18 Months for Immigration FraudRead more
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Agartala to be first LED-illuminated city in northeastern India
Tripura government has approved a proposal to change the existing 30,000 street lights in Agartala to Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights. The proposal was put … Agartala to be first LED-illuminated city in northeastern IndiaRead more
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Wikipedia, HRW Join Other Groups in Challenge to NSA Surveillance
A coalition of online, media, legal and political advocacy groups has filed suit over the U.S. government’s mass surveillance. Organizations including Wikipedia and Human Rights … Wikipedia, HRW Join Other Groups in Challenge to NSA SurveillanceRead more
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US state slaps $54 million fine on federal government for radiation leaks
A US state has blamed the federal government for the fire accident and radiation leak at a nuclear waste management plant located in the state. … US state slaps $54 million fine on federal government for radiation leaksRead more
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Florida Officials Ban Terms “Climate Change,” “Global Warming”
Officials in Florida have reportedly banned the terms “climate change” and “global warming,” despite the disproportionate impacts of climate change in the coastal state. According … Florida Officials Ban Terms “Climate Change,” “Global Warming”Read more
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Bent rod found at TEPCO’s Niigata reactor
Tokyo Electric Power Co. said Dec. 12 a bent water rod caused two fuel rods to come into contact inside a fuel rod assembly stored … Bent rod found at TEPCO’s Niigata reactorRead more
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Christie Admin Accused of Forcing Lenient Exxon Settlement for Environmental Damage in New Jersey
A former New Jersey environmental official says the office of Gov. Chris Christie pushed through a favorable settlement that potentially saved the oil giant ExxonMobil … Christie Admin Accused of Forcing Lenient Exxon Settlement for Environmental Damage in New JerseyRead more
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Palestinians Mark Anniversaries of Goldstein Massacre, Bilin Protests
Hundreds of people have rallied in the West Bank to mark a pair of anniversaries in the Palestinian struggle against Israeli occupation. On Friday, demonstrators … Palestinians Mark Anniversaries of Goldstein Massacre, Bilin ProtestsRead more
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World’s Richest 80 People Own as Much as the Bottom Half
A new study from Oxfam finds the world’s 80 richest people own as much as the bottom half of the world combined. The group warns … World’s Richest 80 People Own as Much as the Bottom HalfRead more
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Fox News Apologizes 4 Times for False Facts on Muslims in Europe
Fox News has apologized for broadcasting false information about Muslims in the wake of the attacks on Charlie Hebdo and a kosher market in Paris. … Fox News Apologizes 4 Times for False Facts on Muslims in EuropeRead more