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Israeli conscientious objector Netta Lannes Arbel: “I refuse to close my eyes. There’s another way”

Netta Lannes Arbel, 24 year-old from Emek Hefer, who refused to reenlist in the Israeli army in Ir HaBahadim Camp in southern Israel on December 29, was tried today for 8 days in military detention for his refusal. Lannes Arbel…

EcoWaste Coalition: It’s High Time to Toughen Firecracker Laws to Prevent Senseless Injuries and Deaths; Curb Toxic Pollution

7 January 2025, Quezon City.  The environmental and health watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition bewailed the rise in the number of people, especially young children, who were injured or killed in firecracker-related incidents, prompting it to call for stronger regulations to…

India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ Testament Fails Bangladesh

Ancient India’s visionary strategist Chanakya gave six-fold policy deals on war and peace with the neighboring states, how a king should assess his power, and what actions he needed to take to deal with the states. Nearly 2316 years ago,…

Personal Reflections and Gratitude to the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence

January 6, 2025. Manila, Philippines. Late last night at 11 pm Manila time, the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence held its closing ceremonies in San Jose, Costa Rica. This after traveling for three months, marching across the world,…

Bar Crawl Radio: From Conflict to Collaboration with Rob Fersh

Rob Fersh talks about collaborative problem solving and his new book, co-authored with Mariah Levison “From Conflict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems” – As our country divides up its wealth between a few gazillionaires and the rest of us…

Save Dr. Hussam Abu Safia before he dies under torture in Israeli prisons

Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian born in Jabalia in 1973, is a pediatric consultant and currently the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip. He is a leading figure in the health sector and is responsible…

Activists invite Pope to ask Biden to pardon Julian Assange

Assange activists flocked to Saint Peter’s Square today (Sunday, January 5) holding a banner and signs inviting the Pope to ask Joe Biden, during his papal visit to the Vatican next Friday, for a presidential pardon for Julian Assange.  Among…

EcoWaste Coalition Uncovers Toxic Lead in More Painted Tumblers

5 January 2025, Quezon City.  With the onset of 2025, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition wasted no time in warning the public against potential lead exposure hazards in some stainless steel water tumblers being marketed for children’s use. Last…

Behold, Be Awake: BCU Graduate School Hosts Advent Recollection

By: Lourdes A. Bela-o and Genevieve B. Kupang A heartfelt expression of gratitude for the blessings of 2024 and a time to reflect on the spirit of the Advent Season was held on December 12, 2024 at the Dr. Margarita…

PEC Condemns Murder of Scribe in India, 1st Victim in 2025

Geneva: New Year has brought sad news for the Indian media fraternity as a young scribe was found murdered in the Bijapur locality of Chhattisgarh State on Friday. Local media persons informed that the body of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was…

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