Group to World Bank: Stop Funding Water Privatization – Common Dreams staff The World Bank’s policy of funding the privatization of water is a financial and development failure, says a report released today by Corporate Accountability International. “Water for the people”: Sign from a 10-year celebration of the Cochabamba “Water Wars” [...]
Australia removed Thein Sein from the sanctions list, but military officers remained [Reuters] Australia’s government has announced an easing of sanctions and moves to normalise trade ties with Myanmar following recent reforms by the country’s civilian government. But Bob Carr, Australia’s foreign minister, said on Monday that sanctions would remain in place against about 130 military [...]
Afghan police were left to pick up the pieces after a devastating series of Taliban attacks across the country [AFP] Doha, Qatar - In one of the first official US reactions to the attacks against Kabul and cities across eastern Afghanistan last weekend, Ryan C Crocker, US ambassador to Afghanistan, said: “The Taliban are really good [...]
Li Changchun, China‘s head of propaganda, at the London book fair. Photograph: Paul Hackett/Reuters David Cameron to raise Neil Heywood case with visiting Chinese official Propaganda chief due for talks as William Hague faces pressure to explain delay in raising alarm after Briton’s death Luke Harding guardian.co.uk, Monday 16 April 2012 18.10 BST Article history David [...]
Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy could find himself having to intervene in regions run by his own People’s party. Photograph: Europa Press via Getty Images ‘Full crisis mode’ returns to Spain Giles Tremlett and Phillip Inman guardian.co.uk, Monday 16 April 2012 18.13 BST Article history At least one of Spain’s ailing regions could be begging central government for help [...]
Israeli soldier clubs Danish protester with rifle Denmark demands explanation as video shows apparently unprovoked attack by IDF soldier on activist Harriet Sherwood guardian.co.uk, Monday 16 April 2012 21.11 BST Article history Israeli soldier assaults foreign protester. WARNING: This video contains graphic images Source: YouTube/LIKMA38 Link to this videoDenmark has demanded an explanation from the Israeli government [...]
Wen Jiabao promises crackdown on corruption in China Premier’s announcement of action against abuse of office follows Bo Xilai‘s suspension from party over Neil Heywood murder case China’s prime minister Wen Jiabao has promised reforms to stop abuse of power. Photograph: Yves Logghe/AP Chinese premier Wen Jiabao has promised tougher curbs on corruption and abuse of power, [...]
An autistic child (photo: Help with Autism)“To better address the explosion of autism, it’s critical we consider how unhealthy diets interfere with the body’s ability to eliminate toxic chemicals, and ultimately our risk for developing long-term health problems like autism.” said Dr. David Wallinga, a study co-author and physician at the Institute for Agriculture [...]
. Stop Obama’s Drone War in Pakistan by Matthew Rothschild The Pakistani government and its opposition parties have just come together in a rare show of unity to demand that the United States cease all drone attacks inside their country.As well they should The United States hasn’t declared war on Pakistan. The U.S. has no [...]
Scott Horton Interviews Gareth Porter Scott Horton, April 15, 2012 Print This | Share This | Comment Gareth Porter, investigative historian and journalist specializing in U.S. national security policy, discusses his article “Israeli Experts Mum on Iran Attack to Support Bibi’s Bluff;” Obama’s dangerous game, talking tough on Iran to appease Israel and [...]
Nobel Peace Laureate Rejects U.S. State Department – NATO – Chicago Agenda http://warisacrime.org/content/nobel-peace-laureate-rejects-us-state-department-nato-chicago-agenda FROM: MAIREAD MAGUIRE Dear Friends, I write to let you know that I have decided not to attend the 12th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates on 23rd-25th April, 2012, in Chicago, USA. On 10th April, Sec. of State H. Clinton [...]
Annan’s plan in death throes Friday, 13 April 2012 We are all on standby to witness the inevitable – that the Syrian authorities will fail to commit to Kofi Annan‘s ceasefire. How will Annan address this failure, both politically and militarily? Since the very first moment of the ceasefire conditions [...]
A satellite image of the Pacific Ocean (Image: Earthmap)”The 1990s peak is most likely indicative of human-induced climate change,” said Patrick Moss, a scientist from the University of Queensland. “Any drastic changes from the norm, which persist for several decades and over a wide area, represent important climate signals.” * * * Study: Historic Rise [...]
We thank you for your love and your hands and feet, in organizing for the upcoming Chicago protests! Protesting NATO in Chicago will be too Late for Afghanistan by Afghan Youth Peace Volunteers Dear friends of ordinary 99 percent Afghans, In these killing days, we in Afghanistan do not expect the interests of people to triumph [...]
