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Working across divisive narratives, peacebuilder’s perspective on the context in Crimea
Up until recently Iryna Brunova-Kalisetska lived and worked in Crimea, a peacebuilder focusing on identity-based conflicts and diversity education in a multicultural and multi-confessional context. Following Russia’s annexation of the Ukrainian peninsula she found herself among thousands of people faced…
Israeli President Tells How Prime Minister Blocked Peace Agreement
Tel Aviv, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Israeli President Shimon Peres said in statements published on Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prevented the signing of the peace agreements with the Palestinians in 2011. There was a draft agreement negotiated by…
Vatican Details Punishment of Child Sexual Abusers for 1st Time
The Roman Catholic Church has provided its most detailed account to date of the number of clergy officials punished for allegations of child sexual abuse. In testimony to the United Nations, Vatican representative Silvano Tomasi said nearly 850 priests have…
Protecting Net Neutrality and the Open Internet
By Chris Riley Mozilla‘s official blog on open Internet policy initiatives and developments In January, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) order that prevented Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from blocking and discriminating against…
Canada: Farley Mowat passes away
Farley Mowat died 7 May, 2014, at the age of 92. “He was one of a kind – his writing and his life infused with humour and a genuine love and respect for all living things – except for the…
Unpaid media employees of northeast India
India’s highest court on April 9 ruled that journalists and non-journalists of newspapers and news agencies are entitled to a pay hike under the recommendations of the Majithia Wage Board. Dismissing pleas by various owners seeking a review of its…
White House Report Says Climate Change Having Immediate U.S. Impact, with Worse to Come
A new report warns human-driven climate change is having dramatic health, ecological and financial impacts across the United States. The White House’s “National Climate Assessment” is reportedly the largest, most comprehensive U.S.-focused climate change study ever produced. It details how…
Convicted Occupy Wall Street Activist Triggers Criticism in U.S.
Washington, May 7 (Prensa Latina) A court ruling has found Occupy Movement activist Cecily McMillan guilty of felony assault against a police officer, triggering harsh criticism in the U.S. McMillan, a student at the New School University and Occupy Wall…
U.N. Treaty on Corporate Rights Abuse Sees New Momentum
By Carey L. Biron for IPS WASHINGTON, May 7 2014 (IPS) – Some 500 global groups are calling for action by governments next month to jumpstart the process of drafting an international treaty to address rights abuses by multinational corporations,…
Foretelling Devastating Impact, Will White House Climate Report Spark Action on Global Warming?
A new report warns human-driven climate change is having dramatic health, ecological and financial impacts across United States. The White House’s “National Climate Assessment” details how the consequences of climate change are hitting on several fronts — rising sea levels…
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