Klaus Schwab says he is eager to learn from China their vision for the world At the World Economic Forum’s Summer Davos on Tuesday, Klaus Schwab expressed his admiration for Chinese officials saying that “we” appreciate the long-term support from “our Chinese friends.” He also praised China’s achievements in “social development.” Adding, “We are eager to learn from your vision on China and
Burkina Faso: Unlawful Killings, ‘Disappearances’ by the Army (Nairobi) – The Burkina Faso armed forces summarily executed at least 9 men, and forcibly disappeared and apparently killed 18 others in 3 incidents since February 2023 in Séno province, Human Rights Watch said today. In one incident, soldiers severely beat eight children ages 6 to 16. The military allegedly
Biden Adviser: People Give Biden Poor Marks on Economy Because COVID, War Made Things Hard, 'Most' Think Economy 'Handled Well' On Wednesday’s broadcast of “PBS NewsHour,” Senior Adviser to President Joe Biden Mitch Landrieu responded to a question on why people give President Joe Biden poor marks on the economy by stating that over the past couple of years, “it’s been very difficult for the people in the
Indigenous Voice to Parliament is a Matter of Human Rights When laws are designed fairly, in line with international human rights standards and applied consistently, they can be an important tool for upholding justice and equality.
Do Animals Self-Medicate? STORY AT-A-GLANCE People often assume that animals are "passive" beings who know nothing and don't have cognitive processes like we do.
Shepherds of the Singularity STORY AT-A-GLANCE Will artificial intelligence (AI) wipe out mankind? Could it create the “perfect” lethal bioweapon to decimate the population? Might it take over our weapons, or initiate cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, such as the electric grid? 12345 According to a rapidly growing number of experts, any one of these,
More than 70 Countries Pledge to Strengthen Right to Free Education At the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva this week, more than 70 countries from every region of the world expressed support for “efforts to strengthen the right to education, including the explicit right to full free secondary and at least one year of free pre-primary education.” Luxembourg and
Fighting to the End of Life Without Parole in the US Bell is not alone.Human Rights Watch surveyed more than three-quarters of the people who were released from prison after originally being sentenced to LWOP in California.
US: Californians Once Facing Life without Parole Give Back (Palo Alto) – People formerly sentenced to life without parole (LWOP) in the state of California have flourished since they have had an opportunity to return home, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. As changes in legislation and executive power have allowed new pathways for release, the vast
60% of Calories Are From Ultraprocessed Food for Many People STORY AT-A-GLANCE Ultraprocessed foods contribute to premature death.
Wuhan Scientist Thrown Off Roof STORY AT-A-GLANCE Over the years, it's become clear that science can be a very hazardous occupation.
AUDIO: WTF Just Happened in Russia? Rolo Slavskiy joins James Corbett to discuss the crazy events in Russia this past weekend. Did Yevgeny Prigozhin just lead a mutiny? A coup attempt? Was this a psyop? A false flag? A “special military operation” (to use the Kremlin’s lingo)? Or something else entirely? And, is it really
Syrians in Passport Limbo During Assad’s Victory Lap Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has welcomed more foreign travel recently as Arab capitals normalize relations with the Syrian government.But Syrian civilians looking to go abroad are not so lucky.