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Britain rejects International Court of Justice order to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Britain to hand back the Chagos Islands, including Diego Garcia, to Mauritius “as rapidly as possible.” This … Britain rejects International Court of Justice order to return Chagos Islands to MauritiusRead more
Posted inHuman right / Saudi Arabia / ToMl / USA Empire / Yemen
U.S. & U.K. Arms Killed & Injured Nearly 1,000 Civilians in Saudi-Led Attack
As Yemen faces the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, we turn now to a major new report documenting the role that the U.S. and Europe have … U.S. & U.K. Arms Killed & Injured Nearly 1,000 Civilians in Saudi-Led AttackRead more
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Victory for the Chagos islanders
There are times when one tragedy tells us how a whole system works behind its democratic façade and helps us understand how much of the … Victory for the Chagos islandersRead more
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U.N. Court: U.K. Should Give Up Control of Chagos
The U.N.’s top court ruled Monday that Britain should hand over control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The court said Britain’s takeover of Chagos … U.N. Court: U.K. Should Give Up Control of ChagosRead more
Posted inIsrael Nazi / Politics / ToMl
That “Labour antisemitism crisis” in numbers…
FROM THE MOMENT Jeremy Corbyn emerged as leader of the Labour Party a barrage of allegations of antisemitism was levelled at him and the party. … That “Labour antisemitism crisis” in numbers…Read more
Posted inEconomics / Multimedia
Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair are responsible for London Grenfell Inferno
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Facebook is a law-breaking “digital gangster”, UK government report
Facebook yesterday said it is willing to face “meaningful regulation” after UK lawmakers accused the company of acting like a “digital gangster” that has knowingly … Facebook is a law-breaking “digital gangster”, UK government reportRead more
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The social legacy of British colonialism in the Caribbean
The English Antillean society has to be seen as an integral part of the larger Caribbean society. At the same time it possesses, of course, … The social legacy of British colonialism in the CaribbeanRead more
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Grenfell Tower
Ben Okri It was like a burnt matchbox in the sky. It was black and long and burnt in the sky. You saw it through … Grenfell TowerRead more