Central African Republic: First Seleka Suspect in ICC Custody

The surrender by Central African Republic authorities of the first Seleka-rebel suspect to face charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is an important step toward justice for serious crimes committed by the two main warring factions in the country’s civil conflict, Human Rights Watch said today. Mahamat Said

Encounters With Star People: “They Meant Us No Harm. Grandpa Called Them Our Ancestors”

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Indian Farmers on the Frontline Against Global Capitalism

In the above short video on the empirediaries.com YouTube channel, a protesting farmer camped near Delhi says that during lockdown and times of crisis farmers are treated like “gods”, but when they ask for their rights, they are smeared and labelled as “terrorists”. He, along with thousands of other

Indian Farmers on the Frontline Against Global Capitalism Indian farming “reforms” will benefit a handful of billionaires at the cost of small farms and ordinary laborers

In the above short video on the empirediaries.com YouTube channel, a protesting farmer camped near Delhi says that during lockdown and times of crisis farmers are treated like “gods”, but when they ask for their rights, they are smeared and labelled as “terrorists”. empirediaries.com He, along with thousands

Telegram Passes 500 Million Users As People Seek Facebook & Twitter (Big Tech) Alternatives

Messaging app Telegram has now surpassed 500 million users after more big names/pages flock to the platform due to censorship by Big Tech companies like Facebook and Twitter.

The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

Off-Guardian commenter, Maribel Tuff, expands their comment Above The Line. Bringing together the US emergency bank lending crisis and the now massive Covid response, I’ve concluded that one of the main reasons it is happening, apart from the corporate looting, is because of a historic event, the USA’s

Vietnam: Crackdown Ahead of Party Congress

(Bangkok) – The Vietnamese government’s crackdown on dissidents has been unrelenting prior to the major Communist Party Congress set to begin on January 25, 2021, Human Rights Watch said today.

Malaysia: Urgently Revise Emergency Ordinance

(Bangkok) – Malaysia’s recently announced Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance is overly broad and should urgently be revised to meet international human rights standards, Human Rights Watch said today. The ordinance, announced on January 14, 2021, provides Malaysia’s military with police powers, allows the forced confiscation of property with no

Study: Weekly Use of Disinfectants Greatly Increases Your Risk of Fatal Lung Disease

A 30-year study conducted by Harvard researchers and the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research found that people who use disinfectants once a week have a 22-32% increased chance of developing lung disease. How reliable are regulatory agencies when it comes determining how safe the products we use

Ontario (Canada) Admits Labelling Deaths As COVID When They’re Not A Result of COVID

Ontario public health clearly states that deaths will be marked as COVID deaths whether or not it's clear if COVID was the cause or contributed to the death.

A Sad Day For Truth & Journalism As Donald Trump Fails To Pardon Julian Assange

Donald Trump did not pardon Wikileaks' Julian Assange in the final hours of his presidency.

Framing a Phenomenological Mixed Method: From Inspiration to Guidance

Despite a long history of researchers who combine phenomenology with qualitative or quantitative methods, there are only few examples of working with a phenomenological mixed method - a method where phenomenology informs both qualitative and quantitative data generation, analysis, and interpretation. Researchers have argued that in working with a phenomenological

Reimagining the World: Agroecology vs Post-COVID Plunder

Contingent on World Bank aid to be given to poorer countries in the wake of coronavirus lockdowns, agrifood conglomerates will aim to further expand their influence.

Why I Became a “Covid Denier”

There have been a wide selection of articles published here over the last year on Covid-19 and lockdowns. Since March, the thinking of many of us has evolved which has been reflected within the articles as time has gone on. Back in April and May, the focus was on the

Why I Became a “Covid Denier” Explaining to a beginner in 15 minutes.

There have been a wide selection of articles published here over the last year on Covid-19 and lockdowns.