Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, popularly known as Bongbong, will be the Philippines’ 17th president starting on 30 June. How did the son and namesake of a … How did the Philippines elect former dictator Ferdinand Marcos’s son?Read more
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First Israeli Jailed for Refusing Military Service
Israel is continuing its attacks across the Gaza Strip, from the north to the south, as the number of Palestinian casualties continues to soar. Over … First Israeli Jailed for Refusing Military ServiceRead more
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Some new snippets from the Snowden documents
It’s been more than four years since the last regular publication of documents from the Snowden trove. Last year, however, some new snippets of information … Some new snippets from the Snowden documentsRead more
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Prosperity in a post-global world
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What’s the state of the Hollywood strikes?
Trying to figure out what’s going on with the Hollywood double strike — both writers and actors are still on the picket lines — can … What’s the state of the Hollywood strikes?Read more
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Censoring My Software
by Richard Stallman [From Datamation, March 1 1996] Last summer, a few clever legislators proposed a bill to “prohibit pornography” on the Internet. Last fall, … Censoring My SoftwareRead more
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Road noise makes your blood pressure rise
If you live near a busy road you might feel like the constant sound of roaring engines, honking horns and wailing sirens makes your blood … Road noise makes your blood pressure riseRead more
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Why has Julian Assange lost in the High Court
This article is not about Julian Assange as a person, nor about his political or social attitudes, nor previous criminal allegations. Rather this article is … Why has Julian Assange lost in the High CourtRead more
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GM food draft regulations favour interests of businesses, not citizens
Coalition for a GM-Free India, a platform of organisations and individuals representing farmers, consumers, experts and activists, has expressed disappointment and concern over the Food … GM food draft regulations favour interests of businesses, not citizensRead more
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Deadliest Major Sporting Event
2022 World Cup, which started Sunday in Qatar, with fans from around the globe attending the month-long soccer, or football, tournament. This is the first … Deadliest Major Sporting EventRead more