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Petition To Congress To Reopen the 2001 Anthrax Attacks Investigation FBI ‘knowingly deceptive’ says Lawyers’ Committee for 9/11 Inquiry

The Lawyers’ Committee for 9/11 Inquiry has recently petitioned Congress to reopen the 2001 Anthrax Investigations, which it claims were ‘intentionally obstructed’ and ‘not conducted in good faith’. View the petition’s Executive Summary below. Lawyers’ Committee for 9/11 Inquiry 2001 Anthrax Investigations below The 2001 Anthrax Attacks

Q & A on the Proposal for an EU Legislation on Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence

In June 2020, Human Rights Watch outlined key elements that should be incorporated in EU legislation governing mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence, including climate change.[1] Here, Human Rights Watch responds to a few ‘frequently asked questions’ posed by legislators and businesses and addresses some of the main

Environmentalists Under Threat in South Africa

Environmental activist Fikile Ntshangase was killed after her refusal to withdraw legal challenges to existing and future mining operations.

Japan: End Aid to Vietnam’s Police

(Tokyo) – The Japanese government should immediately cancel plans to provide financial assistance to Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security, which has long been responsible for serious human rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today. On October 19, 2020, Japan’s Foreign Ministry announced a 300 million yen (US$2.84

Cambodia: Hun Sen Threatens Families of Activists

(Bangkok) – The Cambodian authorities should stop arbitrarily arresting, harassing, and threatening activists who participated in and organized protests on the anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreements on October 23, 1991, Human Rights Watch said today. Governments that signed the landmark accords should publicly defend Cambodians facing attacks for calling for

Human Rights Watch: 2021 Domestic Transition Priorities for the Next US Administration

Whoever wins the November 3 presidential election has an opportunity – and a responsibility – to help the United States move forward by making human rights a priority in the next administration.

Afghanistan: Vice President Threatens Those Reporting Civilian Deaths

(New York) – Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh has ordered the arrest of the individual who reported civilian casualties from an Afghan government airstrike on October 22, 2020, Human Rights Watch said today. The Afghan air force struck a mosque school in Takhar province, killing at least 12 children and wounding

Nelson: The leader who puts current British leaders to shame

Today, Wednesday 21st of October, sees the 215th anniversary of the Battle that gave Trafalgar Square its name.

The Myths and Magic of Vitamin D

In a period of only approximately five decades at the end of the nineteenth century, the vitamins were discovered.

When Will Iraq Start Protecting Journalists?

A well-known TV station in Baghdad was torched by protesters after it broadcast a music concert during Ashura, a Shia holy day which was underway at the time.

My Thoughts On “Spiritual Narcissism”

Narcissism, in a nutshell, is self-absorption to the extent that it will adopt any set of rationale to protect the ego which often includes a degree of self-deception.

4 Secrets of Lucky People You Didn’t Expect to Hear

Why are some people so lucky and others are not? You will be surprised to know that these lucky people are no more blessed or special than you and me.

Libra New Moon: Recalibrating Our Minds & Relationships

October 16, 2020 — The Libra New Moon arrives on Friday, at 12:31 PM Pacific Time, sparking recalibration around inner peace and relationships.

Twitter, Biden and the New York Post

Social Media Censorship Kicks up a Gear Major internet companies now claim the power to block any media they want on a totally ad hoc basis.