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Nobel Prize in Economics for researching global inequality

Three were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on global inequality: Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, both from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and James Robinson, from the University of Chicago, shared this year’s prize for explaining differences…

Spain’s Fashion Giants to Start Collecting Used Clothing Waste in 2025 as Part of Trial Program

Ten of Spain’s top fashion companies — like the owner of Zara, Inditex; H&M; IKEA; Decathlon; and Primark — will begin collecting discarded clothing beginning in April of 2025 as part of a year-long trial to manage textile waste, reported Reuters. By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes…

Ecuador voted to stop drilling in the Amazon — a year later they are still trying to kick the oil industry out

An alliance of Indigenous, environmental and social campaigners are fighting to uphold a historic referendum that would protect part of the Ecuadorian Amazon. By Adem Ay Environmental activists rarely get to celebrate a major win for the planet, but that’s…

Tanzania commemorates the life of Julius Nyerere, 25 years after his death

Twenty-five years after his departure for immortality, Tanzania celebrates the life of its founding father, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. Julius Nyerere was a pivotal figure in Tanzania’s history, playing a key role in its independence and the building of the modern…

Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence: meeting with Ambassador of India to the UN in New York

Today, Monday, October 14, 2024, a delegation of World without Wars and Violence and the core team of the Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence, composed of Alessandro Capuzzo from Italy, Juan Gomez from Chile, and Vanessa Vaglio from…

Abortion Is A Fundamental Human Rights Issue

The right to abortion is a human rights issue that no government agency, courts, local and state legislators, or anyone else has the right to violate or impede in any shape or form. It is a fundamental right that every…

Russia-Africa: Developing Media Partnership

In a recent media briefing, Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, criticized the United States for its support of educational programs, media and NGOs in Africa. Zakharova argued that these efforts are part of a broader attempt by…

The Present Crisis and the Future’s Promise: A Call for Transformation

In this accelerated world, events unfold rapidly, often leaving us confused. We are in a moment of deep crisis, where our belief systems and understanding of the world are out of sync with human development and aspirations. What is your…

25 of 35 Vital Signs for Earth Have Reached Record Extremes, Scientists Warn

A new report from a team of international scientists has revealed harsh realities on Earth, with 25 of 35 planetary vital signs reaching record extremes. Without immediate action, scientists warn that these extremes could threaten life on Earth. By Paige…

Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Qualified Recipient for First Time in at Least Six Years

Congratulations are in order for Nihon Hidankyo, the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations. The Nobel Peace Prize has for the first time in at least six years gone to a group of people who work to reduce…

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