The ancient forest of Białowieża – the last remaining primeval forest in the European lowlands – straddles the Polish/ Belarus border, and is the last … Dispossessing the Sámi PeoplesRead more
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Obama’s visit to Argentina on March 24
In Argentina, Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights activist Adolfo Pérez Esquivel is calling on President Obama to change the date of his trip to Argentina … Obama’s visit to Argentina on March 24Read more
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Congress rejects Obama veto of 9/11 bill
The House and Senate voted Wednesday to reject President Obama’s veto of legislation allowing lawsuits against foreign sponsors of terrorism — the first successful override … Congress rejects Obama veto of 9/11 billRead more
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American Women Are Still Dying in Childbirth at Alarming Rates
In dramatic contrast to the rest of the developed world, the rate of women dying because of complications with pregnancy or childbirth rose in the … American Women Are Still Dying in Childbirth at Alarming RatesRead more
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These Endangered Birds Are Forgetting Their Songs
honeyeater are medium-sized songbirds—with bright yellow tails and black-and-white chests. And though they once roamed Australia in flocks of hundreds, fewer than 300 remain in … These Endangered Birds Are Forgetting Their SongsRead more
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Burkina Faso to Try Ex-President Blaise Compaoré for Murder of Iconic Leader Thomas Sankara
In Burkina Faso, authorities have charged exiled former President Blaise Compaoré with the murder of Thomas Sankara, who was killed in a 1987 coup. Sankara … Burkina Faso to Try Ex-President Blaise Compaoré for Murder of Iconic Leader Thomas SankaraRead more
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Robots Take Over for 60,000 Fired Foxconn Factory Workers
Apple and Samsung supplier Foxconn has let go of some 60,000 workers and replaced them with robots, according to reports. According to a government official … Robots Take Over for 60,000 Fired Foxconn Factory WorkersRead more
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Catherine Hall, Who Rejected Prize From Israel
Catherine Hall, who has been professor of modern British social and cultural history at University College London (UCL) since 2009, refused the Dan David Prize, … Catherine Hall, Who Rejected Prize From IsraelRead more
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30 million dead trees could make California wildfires even worse
With drought and climate change conspiring to push California’s summer wildfire season into premature overdrive, the state’s lead wildfire agency has acquired a multimillion dollar … 30 million dead trees could make California wildfires even worseRead more
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A 6,000 year old telescope without a lens
Astronomers are exploring what might be described as the first astronomical observing tool, potentially used by prehistoric humans 6,000 years ago. They suggest that the … A 6,000 year old telescope without a lensRead more