Afghan Child Custody Case Exposes US Wartime Abuses
On September 5, 2019, US armed forces and Afghan allies carried out a night raid on a rural hamlet in southern Afghanistan.
Dan Simmer
An Ode to the Brave: The World Depends on You
STORY AT-A-GLANCE This story is a love song for the brave.
Another Good Reason to Eat Leafy Greens, Avocados and Eggs
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Lutein — a carotenoid found in egg yolks, avocados, cruciferous vegetables and dark, leafy greens — is well-known for its vision-enhancing properties.
Congo Expels Renowned Journalist
Democratic Republic of Congo authorities on Tuesday expelled French reporter Sonia Rolley after her application for journalistic accreditation was rejected.
Rolley, 42, a long-time reporter for French broadcaster Radio France Internationale, had covered Congo and Africa’s Great Lakes region since 2004. She is known throughout Congo and to an
The REAL story behind RSV & the so-called “tripledemic”
The “tripledemic” is upon us, according to the mainstream media.
From transcendental egology to orientation theory: Toward a mereological foundation for the different senses of the “self” in conscious experience
In the present work, we aim to make a contribution to the origins of the notion of “minimum self” in Husserl's phenomenology.
UK’s Rights Record under Global Spotlight at UN
On Thursday, the United Kingdom will come before the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva as part of its Universal Periodic Review, which gives UN member states the chance to comprehensively review and make recommendations on its human rights record.
The UK’s last UPR was in May 2017.
Leave No One Behind
Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, floods, wildfires, and other disasters, are projected to become more frequent and intense as a result of the climate crisis, taking a toll on lives and livelihoods around the world. While climate-related disasters affect everyone, they are especially detrimental to the health and wellbeing
The Major Companies Pulling Ads from Elon Musk's Twitter
Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter last week has resulted in at least six major companies withdrawing their advertising over worries about how he will impact content moderation policies on the platform. Major companies have pulled out of advertising on Twitter following Elon Musk’s acquisition of the platform last
Egypt: Arrests, Curbs on Protests As COP27 Nears
(Beirut) – Egyptian authorities have arrested dozens of people for calling for protests and restricted the right to protest in the days leading up to the COP27 climate summit, threatening its success, Human Rights Watch said today.
The authorities have added security measures in Sharm El-Sheikh, the resort town where the
7 Smart Ways to Deal with Nitpicking (and Why People Do It)
To deal with nitpicking in relationships and at work, it takes patience and strength.
Xinjiang-Linked Volkswagen Joins Twitter Ad Boycott
Volkswagen has announced that it has suspended advertisements on Twitter in response to Elon Musk’s vow to make the social media platform a home for free speech.
Brazil: Lula Should Urgently Address Amazon Crisis
(São Paulo) – Brazil’s President-Elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva should commit to concrete measures to back up his promises on the environment as government representatives gather for the COP27 climate summit meeting in Egypt, Human Rights Watch said today. In his first public statement after winning the
Iran: Thousands of Detained Protesters and Activists in Peril
(Beirut) – Iranian authorities have escalated their assault against widespread dissent and protests through dubious national security charges against detained activists and grossly unfair trials, Human Rights Watch said today. On October 31, 2022, the head of Tehran Province’s judiciary said that it had issued around 1,000 indictments against
5 Ways in Which Lion’s Mane Mushroom is Good for Your Mental and Physical Stamina
Do you want to improve your mental and physical stamina? Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus), a type of mushroom, that is both edible and medicinal, could be the key.
