By Kevin Bloom, Johannesburg, 1 November 2019
An industry-wide agreement under the UN’s Nagoya Protocol has just recognised the claim… Continue reading
“A Belated Recognition of Genocide by the House”, The New York Times
“Leaders in pre-election clash over NHS, Brexit and economy”, BBC News
London, 30 October 2019
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn have clashed over the NHS, Brexit and leadership at the final… Continue reading
“Protests in Iraq and Lebanon pose a challenge to Iran”, Associated Press
By Qassim Abdul-Zahra and Joseph Krauss, Oct 30, 2019
“How Aldous Huxley prophesied the Big Data nightmare”, Salon
Ramesh Srinivasan, October 27, 2019
Those in power use mind-melting entertainment to distract us, Huxley said. Have we realized his… Continue reading
Issue of the Week: Environment
Message of the Day: Environment
“Argentina’s President Macri Defeated As Voters Cast Verdict On Ailing Economy”, NPR
Scott Neuman, October 28, 2019
Argentina’s center-left has swept to victory in general elections, ousting conservative President Mauricio Macri,… Continue reading
“Brexit: European leaders agree extension to 31 January”, BBC News
London, October 28, 2019
EU leaders have agreed in principle to extend Brexit until 31 January 2020 – meaning the… Continue reading