Monday, May 20, 2024

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'Wake-Up Call for the World': Millions Impacted by Extreme Floods in Brazil

"This is not a disaster of Brazil's making. The whole planet is experiencing increasingly rapid climate changes due largely to the greenhouse gases produced by a handful of wealthy nations," one expert said.

By Edward Carver



'We Must Fight Against Fascists': Protests Greet Far-Right Summit in Spain

"We are not going to allow them to take even one step back," one protester said as far-right political leaders set their sights on the European Union elections.

By Jessica Corbett



Ahead of Hearing, South Koreans Hope Climate Case Inspires Others

"If we have a favorable precedent in South Korea, I think that will really be a trigger in spreading this trend," said one attorney in the landmark youth-led lawsuit.

By Brett Wilkins



'Finally a Glimmer of Hope': UK Court Rules Assange Can Appeal Extradition

"The High Court's decision is a rare piece of positive news for Julian Assange and all defenders of press freedom," one Amnesty expert said.

By Olivia Rosane



Iranian President, Foreign Minister Among Officials Found Dead After Helicopter Crash

The presumed accident "creates a void in the Islamic Republic's leadership amid a deepening legitimacy crisis," said one expert.

By Jessica Corbett



'Nobody Is Above the Law': ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Israel, Hamas Leaders

Karim Khan, chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court, accuses Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant of numerous crimes including "starvation as a method of war" and "deliberately targeting civilians."

By Jon Queally


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■ Opinion


In Gaza, Israel Shows Wanton Disregard for International and Moral Law

The crimes of October 7 do not provide Israel with blanket justification for its use of any and every means at its disposal even as a response to what it may interpret as an existential threat.

By Camillo Mac Bica


The Dead End of Liberal American Zionism

The dream of humanistic Zionism is collapsing, but—like other entrenched Jewish groups and a declining number of American Jews—J Street is desperate to keep the fantasy on life support.

By Norman Solomon,Abba Solomon


UMass Arrests: What Would Daniel Ellsberg Do?

I am quite sure he would have been, as I am, deeply inspired by the passion of these young students.

By Christian Appy


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