Sixty-seven (67) countries have banned paraquat, a toxic chemical used to control weeds that was discovered in the 1950s and subsequently widely used throughout the world in agriculture. Despite a deadly toxic reputation, it’s still used throughout America. Moreover,...
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China’s dam on Brahmaputra to threaten BD, India
China secretly built the world’s biggest dam over the mighty Brahmaputra River which is likely to jeopardise the ecology, environment, and morphology. If the mega project goes through will immensely cause hardship for several million people in downstream India and of...
“Cuba is a project of liberation for all the condemned of the world.” Interview with historian Ernesto Limia Díaz
On the occasion of his arrival in Italy for the translation of his book De Patria y cultura en Tiempo de Revolución, a text that deals with the ideological war of the United States against his country (PGreco edition, reviewed by us in the January issue of the Italian...
The “mileinato”, co-government, the Pope… and the street
After the failure of his omnibus law in Congress, at odds with governors and with his popularity and credibility on the wane, far-right President Javier Milei would meet with former President Mauricio Macri (2015-2019) to discuss the formal incorporation of the...
The money of the banks, the army and the Catholic Church
The real military expenditure of the Kingdom of Spain is immense. And it is increasing. It is one political option to devote a considerable part of the general state budget to military expenditure, but it is another to devote this amount to guaranteeing the material...
Nepalese Humanists Preparing To Support the 3rd World March for Peace and NonViolence
Nepal welcomed the 1st and 2nd World March for Peace and Nonviolence and is working to welcome the 3rd WM once more to their native land. The 1st World March for Peace and Nonviolence was in Nepal on the 9th of October, 2009, with some of the other base team members...
Pakistan Election Aftermath: Coalition Government, Economic Challenges, and the Struggle for Substantive Solutions
On February 8, 2024, Pakistan conducted its parliamentary elections with 44 political parties contesting for 265 seats in the National Assembly. This marked the 12th general election in the country since it gained independence 76 years ago. By Pranjal Pandey After the...
Julian’s Hearing – Day 1
DAY X is here. Gather Tuesday, February 20, 12 Noon @ UK CONSULATE, 885 Second Avenue and 47th Street, NYC Organized by NYC Free Assange, Assange Defense, Stand With Assange NY, Assange Countdown to Freedom, CODEPINK, Socialist Action Today marks the beginning of...
Youth Protagonism in the Multiconvergence of the Global Networks
On March 2, we will hold an international virtual event to bring together young people from all over the world. With this activity, young people will provide a unique meeting point for other committed young people who dream of a better world. The activity will include...
Arctic Sea Ice Loss – A World of Trouble
What if Arctic sea ice melts? All of it… during the summer! According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), over the past three decades, the oldest, thickest ice (13-20 feet thick) has declined by a stunning 95 percent and 70 percent of Arctic...
Talk “Africa’s Contribution to Asia’s Beginnings” this Friday
The CEHA (Centre for Humanist Studies of the Americas) invites you to participate in this great adventure on The Contribution of Africa in the Beginnings of Asia. It will be given by Maali Kentake, who has studied and experienced for more than 15 years the...
Is there a window of opportunity for peace in Ukraine and the Middle East?
The outcome of the presidential elections to be held this year in the US and Russia could mean a return to the doctrine of nonviolent co-existence between the US and Russia and the consequent end to Cold War 2.0. Thus, the Ukrainian conflict would have meant a return...