Iran executes first Protester as Human Rights Abuses come under International Scrutiny

By Sahar Maranlou Iran’s execution of protester Mohsen Shekari is the first after a huge wave of unrest swept around the country in the autumn of 2022. Shekari was found guilty by a Iranian Revolutionary Court of “moharebeh” (enmity against God), news sources reported. Human rights groups say Shekari and other protesters who have been arrested are not… Read More Iran executes first Protester as Human Rights Abuses come under International Scrutiny

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The US is a rogue state leading the world towards ecological collapse

It’s not just indifference. It’s an active, and deadly, cavalier attitude towards the lives of others: an example other nations follow George Monbiot The question that assails those who strive for a kinder world is always the same but endlessly surprising: how do we persuade others to care? The lack of interest in resolving our existential… Read More The US is a rogue state leading the world towards ecological collapse

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Alex Ross: How American Racism Influenced Hitler -The United States and the Making of Nazi Race Law

First posted April 25, 2018 In 1928, Hitler remarked, approvingly, that white settlers in America had “gunned down the millions of redskins to a few hundred thousand.” When he spoke of Lebensraum, the German drive for “living space” in Eastern Europe, he often had America in mind. History teaches, but has no pupils,” the Marxist philosopher… Read More Alex Ross: How American Racism Influenced Hitler -The United States and the Making of Nazi Race Law

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Revealing New Evidence in Abu Akleh’s Killing, Al Jazeera Sues Israeli Forces at ICC

Following an investigation that Al Jazeera said uncovered new evidence regarding the fatal shooting of Palestinian-America journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in May, the international news network said Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit against Israeli military forces at the International Criminal Court. “Al Jazeera‘s legal team has conducted a full and detailed investigation into the case and unearthed new… Read More Revealing New Evidence in Abu Akleh’s Killing, Al Jazeera Sues Israeli Forces at ICC

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‘The Kashmir Files’ controversy: Adoor Gopalakrishnan condemns politicisation of international film festivals ……

Noted film director Adoor Gopalakrishnan opined that only selected eligible movies have to be screened at international film festivals. Instead, the Goa Film Fest proved that the selection procedures are being politicised, alleged Adoor. The director was responding to the screening of the movie ‘The Kashmir Files’ at the 53rd International Film Festival of India,… Read More ‘The Kashmir Files’ controversy: Adoor Gopalakrishnan condemns politicisation of international film festivals ……

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‘Extractivism’ is destroying nature: to tackle it Cop15 must go beyond simple targets

Rosemary Collard and Jessica Dempsey At the biodiversity Cop taking place in Montreal, much attention will focus on a policy proposal calling for 30% of the planet’s land and oceans to be protected by 2030, known as 30×30. Protected areas have their place in addressing the biodiversity crisis, but we also know that they are… Read More ‘Extractivism’ is destroying nature: to tackle it Cop15 must go beyond simple targets

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Ayush Chaturvedi: Main Gandhi ke saath hun / Samar Halarnkar: A search for Hindus who will stand with Gandhi

First posted September 23, 2019 NB: Thank you Ayush. You are a brave and conscientious boy. Many of us are proud of you – DS Ye kisne kahaa aapse aandhi ke saath hun //  Main Godse ke daur me Gandhi ke saath hun If the Danish child who swam against the adult tide to speak the truth about… Read More Ayush Chaturvedi: Main Gandhi ke saath hun / Samar Halarnkar: A search for Hindus who will stand with Gandhi

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