Protests—some of them massive—in defense of democracy and education and against far-right President Jair Bolsonaro’s coup-mongering were held in cities across Brazil Thursday, less than … Massive Pro-Democracy Protests Sweep BrazilRead more
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Grand Jury Declines to Indict Woman for Role in Lynching of Emmett Till
In Mississippi, a grand jury has declined to indict Carolyn Bryant Donham for her role in the lynching of Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago. … Grand Jury Declines to Indict Woman for Role in Lynching of Emmett TillRead more
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50 Palestinians Ordered Off Israeli Bus to Make Room for Three Jewish Riders
An Israeli bus company has apologized after a bus driver ordered 50 Palestinian workers off a bus near Tel Aviv last week. The driver ordered … 50 Palestinians Ordered Off Israeli Bus to Make Room for Three Jewish RidersRead more
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U.S. Approval of Labor Unions at Highest Point Since 1965
Seventy-one percent of Americans now approve of labor unions. Although statistically similar to last year’s 68%, it is up from 64% before the pandemic and … U.S. Approval of Labor Unions at Highest Point Since 1965Read more
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US Must Return $7 Billion Stolen From Afghan People
More than 70 economists and other academic experts sent a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday urging them … US Must Return $7 Billion Stolen From Afghan PeopleRead more
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Global forest area per capita has decreased by over 60 percent
Over the past 60 years, the global forest area has declined by 81.7 million hectares, a loss that contributed to the more than 60% decline … Global forest area per capita has decreased by over 60 percentRead more
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Warrant Issued Against Journalist Ravi Nair in Defamation Suit Filed by Adani Group
Freelance journalist Ravi Nair has been served an arrest warrant by the Delhi Police in connection with a criminal defamation filed against him by Adani … Warrant Issued Against Journalist Ravi Nair in Defamation Suit Filed by Adani GroupRead more
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As drought dries up the Yangtze river, China loses hydropower
The Yangtze River, the third largest in the world, has dropped to half its average water levels, affecting shipping routes, limiting drinking water supplies, causing … As drought dries up the Yangtze river, China loses hydropowerRead more
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One Third of Developing Country Women Become Teen Mothers
On Tuesday, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFA) released “Motherhood in Childhood: The Untold Story”, a report showing that nearly a third of all women … One Third of Developing Country Women Become Teen MothersRead more
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Teachers’ Forum Condemns NCERT’s Decision to Remove Chapters on Climate Change
After widespread outrage, a teacher’s forum has also stepped in to criticise NCERT for removing crucial chapters concerning climate and weather change from students’ syllabus … Teachers’ Forum Condemns NCERT’s Decision to Remove Chapters on Climate ChangeRead more