Tigrayan fighters affiliated with the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) deliberately killed civilians, gang raped and sexually assaulted women and girls, and looted private and … Stop Tigrayan violenceRead more
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South Africa calls for Israel to be declared an ‘apartheid state’
The South African government has expressed concerns that Israel’s continued occupation of “significant portions of the West Bank” and the development of new settlements there … South Africa calls for Israel to be declared an ‘apartheid state’Read more
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Depression in fathers and children linked
Adolescent depression and behavior problems are on the rise and paternal depression may be contributing to this increase, regardless of whether the fathers and children … Depression in fathers and children linkedRead more
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Tenn. Woman Dies of Stroke in Police Cruiser
Protesters gathered in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Monday to demand justice for Lisa Edwards, a 60-year-old woman who died after suffering a stroke in the back … Tenn. Woman Dies of Stroke in Police CruiserRead more
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Julian Assange is free
He left Belmarsh maximum security prison on the morning of 24 June, after having spent 1901 days there. He was granted bail by the High … Julian Assange is freeRead more
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Killing of Indigenous Leader in Ecuador Demands Thorough Investigation
Eduardo Mendúa, an A’i Cofán Indigenous leader, was shot dead on February 26 outside his home in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Mendúa was an outspoken opponent … Killing of Indigenous Leader in Ecuador Demands Thorough InvestigationRead more
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Russian ATMs Reject New 100-Ruble Bill
Russia’s new 100-ruble bill will not be introduced into circulation anytime soon due to difficulties stemming from Western ATM and point-of-sale service providers’ exit over … Russian ATMs Reject New 100-Ruble BillRead more
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After Warning Public of Risks, Govt Withdraws Advisory Against Using Aadhaar Card
Two days after the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issued an advisory directing Indians not to give photocopies of their Aadhaar cards to various … After Warning Public of Risks, Govt Withdraws Advisory Against Using Aadhaar CardRead more
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‘Structural racism’ cited in study of breast-biopsy delays
Black and Asian women are more likely than white women to experience significant delays in getting breast biopsies after a mammogram identifies an abnormality. Moreover, … ‘Structural racism’ cited in study of breast-biopsy delaysRead more
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Preterm birth more likely with exposure to phthalates
Pregnant women who were exposed to multiple phthalates during pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm birth, according to new research by the National Institutes … Preterm birth more likely with exposure to phthalatesRead more