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At the United Nations climate talks in Poland, Philippines representative Yeb Sano, in an emotional speech that “brought tears to the eyes of other delegates and a standing ovation,” as reported by the BBC, linked the staggering devastation to a…

Campaign groups warn that peaceful protests could be outlawed across Britain because of a legislation, which grants councils new powers to criminalize behavior deemed capable of causing a “nuisance or annoyance.” Campaigners argue that the Anti-Social Behavior, Crime and Policing…

A member of the Iranian delegation in nuclear talks with six world powers says Tehran did not block an agreement in last week’s negotiations in Geneva. “The Islamic Republic of Iran did not prevent a final deal in Geneva,” Iran’s…

The Palestinian Authority says its delegation of peace negotiators has resigned over continued Israeli settlement building in the occupied West Bank. U.S.-brokered talks resumed this year after a three-year lull. But Israel has continued to expand West Bank settlement homes, recently announcing…

Noam Chomsky Truthout, November 5, 2013   During the latest episode of the Washington farce that has astonished a bemused world, a Chinese commentator wrote that if the United States cannot be a responsible member of the world system, perhaps…

“Knowledge defines and enhances one’s self worth; make neighborhoods green; Bhendi Bazaar redevelopment making much progress due to state, central governments’ assistance and co-operation from MAHADA, police and local residence; families to be rehabilitated and resettled back in Bhendi Bazaar…

Chapter 13 RECLAIMING OUR PAST, CONSTRUCTING  OUR FUTURE: The Struggle for LGBTIQ Rights in Asia and the Pacific Dédé Oetomo* Abstract Emerging evidence from historical and anthropological studies indicate that many societies in Asia and the Pacific have recognized, accepted,…

On November 27th & 28th, 2013, the International Uranium Film Festival (IUFF) will make its premiere screening in the United States, starting in the Southwest with Albuquerque, New Mexico (Guild Cinema) highlighting over 40 films from 15 countries which explore…

Many China watchers are expressing disappointment at the lack of concrete detail in the communique issued following the four-day policy meeting of about 400 top mainland officials. That document resulted in the local Hang Seng Index leading Asian markets into…

President Obama meets with Native American tribal leaders November 13, 2013, in advance of his speech Wednesday at the fifth annual Tribal Nations Conference. At the conference a national public safety panel assessing issues on American Indian reservations will release…