Month: November 2022

Read More The U.S. and other countries put sanctions on Haitian gangsters and a corrupt politician. But as Haiti combats hunger, cholera and gangs, many want Haitian solutions — not a foreign troop deployment. (Image credit: Odelyn Joseph for NPR) The U.S. and other countries put sanctions on Haitian gangsters and a corrupt politician. But…

Read More IRAN-IRAQ BORDER, Nov 04 (IPS) – Iran-Iraq border -It usually takes hours of driving in a 4X4 before heading out on foot through a dense forest. There, protected under a sea of beech trees from the view of the drones, it is the guerrillas of the PJAK (Party for a Free Life in…

Read MoreSudhir Suri was shot several times while protesting in the holy Sikh city of Amritsar.Sudhir Suri was shot several times while protesting in the holy Sikh city of Amritsar.

Read More It is the first time the democracy promotion organisation has undertaken an observation programme in the US It is the first time the democracy promotion organisation has undertaken an observation programme in the US

Read More Veteran leader and his far-right allies win decisive 64 seats in 120-seat Knesset The former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has begun coalition negotiations on forming a government, after winning a decisive majority in Israel’s fifth election in four years with the help of ultra-Orthodox parties and a new alliance with the far…

Read More Rights activist says dead and wounded in ethnic Baluch cities of the country Rights activist says dead and wounded in ethnic Baluch cities of the country

Read More The new defence aid package includes T-72 tanks and refurbished HAWK surface-to-air missile systems, with the latter coming from US stockpiles The new defence aid package includes T-72 tanks and refurbished HAWK surface-to-air missile systems, with the latter coming from US stockpiles

Read More Aides reportedly think former president will kick off 2024 campaign in the third week of November Aides reportedly think former president will kick off 2024 campaign in the third week of November

Read More Sunday, May 22 was the last day my apartment was connected to Manhattan’s energy grid. That morning I used my pressure cooker—powered by portable solar panels I had bought on Craigslist and carried to my roof to charge—to cook a pot of stew. Then I decided to take it one step further: to…

Read More ‘The fundamental principles of our republic are at greater risk now more than ever,’ a letter signed by 25 former elected Republicans reads ‘The fundamental principles of our republic are at greater risk now more than ever,’ a letter signed by 25 former elected Republicans reads

Read MoreIn his first public address since the attack, Pakistan’s former PM says two shooters tried to assassinate him.In his first public address since the attack, Pakistan’s former PM says two shooters tried to assassinate him.

Read More The inquiry into Tamara Curtis’s behaviour in court was confirmed to The Independent by a Florida bar spokesperson The inquiry into Tamara Curtis’s behaviour in court was confirmed to The Independent by a Florida bar spokesperson

Read MoreA former Los Angeles police captain’s ties to Hollywood are under scrutiny after prosecutors say he leaked a sexual assault victim’s confidential police report to CBS and its former leader Les MoonvesA former Los Angeles police captain’s ties to Hollywood are under scrutiny after prosecutors say he leaked a sexual assault victim’s confidential police…

Read MoreBarrack had been accused of using his access to the former president to secretly act on behalf of the UAE.Barrack had been accused of using his access to the former president to secretly act on behalf of the UAE.

Read MoreOne British passenger said the group, held in Peru, was starting to run out of food and water.One British passenger said the group, held in Peru, was starting to run out of food and water.

Read More Podcast host had amplified debunked claim about furries spread by Republican politicians Joe Rogan has acknowledged spreading misinformation after he suggested that elementary schools are installing litter boxes for students who “identify” as furries. The sensationalist urban legend was rooted in the right’s continued attacks on trans and gender non-conforming youth. Continue reading…Podcast…

Read More MADRID, Nov 04 (IPS) – Just a few days ahead of the UN Climate Conference (COP27) in Egypt (6-18 November), new revelations show how far rich, industrialised countries –those who contribute most to the growing catastrophes- have been lying over their real contributions to climate finance. Read the full story, “Revealed: Rich Countries…

Read MoreThe former PM also said that the shooting will not deter him from continuing a protest march towards the capital.The former PM also said that the shooting will not deter him from continuing a protest march towards the capital.

Read MoreUS and Canada accuse current and former presidents of Haiti’s Senate of corruption, aiding illegal activities of gangs.US and Canada accuse current and former presidents of Haiti’s Senate of corruption, aiding illegal activities of gangs.

Read More Experts say dolphin strandings are being caused by loud noises of warfare in Ukraine Experts say dolphin strandings are being caused by loud noises of warfare in Ukraine

Read MoreTom Barrack was accused of being the “eyes, ears and the voice” of the United Arab Emirates.Tom Barrack was accused of being the “eyes, ears and the voice” of the United Arab Emirates.

Read More Detained students could face death penalty, human rights groups report, with at least 277 people killed as protests enter eighth week Iran’s security forces have launched a series of attacks on university students at campuses across the country with dozens of students being arrested, according to the Students’ Union of Iran. According to…

Read More ‘The big one is coming, and it isn’t going to be very long before we’re going to get tested in ways that we haven’t been tested a long time’ ‘The big one is coming, and it isn’t going to be very long before we’re going to get tested in ways that we haven’t…

Read More Pregnant women, a one-month-old baby and elderly people are reportedly among those held hostage Pregnant women, a one-month-old baby and elderly people are reportedly among those held hostage

Read More MONTREAL, Canada, Nov 04 (IPS) – It is no secret that humankind’s past actions have accelerated the deterioration of ecosystems, negatively impacting our economies, societies, health, and cultures. It is estimated that humans have altered over 97% of ecosystems worldwide, to date. One million species are currently threatened with extinction (IPBES). The writing…

Read MoreGrégoire de Fournas of the far-right National Rally called out as a black MP talked about immigration.Grégoire de Fournas of the far-right National Rally called out as a black MP talked about immigration.

Read More ‘Under Republicans, not another penny will go to Ukraine,’ Greene said at rally alongside Trump ‘Under Republicans, not another penny will go to Ukraine,’ Greene said at rally alongside Trump

Read MoreTensions continue to mount on the Korean peninsula after South Korea tracked about 180 North Korean military flights inside North Korean territory in what appeared to be a defiant show of strength. Elizabeth Palmer reports.Tensions continue to mount on the Korean peninsula after South Korea tracked about 180 North Korean military flights inside North…

Read More BRUSSELS, Nov 04 (IPS) – For 10 days in November, the world’s diplomatic attention will largely be focused on three major diplomatic meetings in Southeast Asia. These include the Group of 20 (G-20) Summit on November 15-16 in Bali, Indonesia, and the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, which will be held November…

Read More Militia group’s founder takes the stand as major Capitol riot trial enters sixth week Militia group’s founder takes the stand as major Capitol riot trial enters sixth week

Read MoreThe foreign minister says calls to boycott the 2022 World Cup are ‘unfortunate’.The foreign minister says calls to boycott the 2022 World Cup are ‘unfortunate’.

Read MoreThe peace agreement ends hostilities between Ethiopia’s federal goverment and Tigrayan forces, restoring law and order.The peace agreement ends hostilities between Ethiopia’s federal goverment and Tigrayan forces, restoring law and order.

Read More Guy Rockwell Muldavin is thought to have married ‘Lady of the Dunes’ victim Ruth Marie Terry shortly before her murder. Now after police raised suspicions about his possible involvement in two other deaths, a family friend tells Sheila Flynn: ‘I’m speechless’ Guy Rockwell Muldavin is thought to have married ‘Lady of the Dunes’…

Read More While 89% of reporters killed last year were men, the UN’s entity for gender equality wants its followers to focus on the other 11% The United Nations’ entity for gender equality was widely mocked for a tweet drawing attention to the fact that 11% of journalists murdered in 2021 were women. As the…

Read More ‘This is what my app has looked like ever since my tweet upset you yesterday,’ tweeted the irritated congresswoman earlier this week ‘This is what my app has looked like ever since my tweet upset you yesterday,’ tweeted the irritated congresswoman earlier this week