The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that all operations in the West Bank and Gaza will close by early 2019. Half of the agency’s staff are expected to be let go in the coming weeks. USAID is one of the largest aid organizations in the region, supplying around US$5.5 billion to […]
Some Countries will have to Face 6 Climate Catastrophes at Once
(TeleSur) – The future risk of dealing with multiple climate impacts at once depends on geography and whether humanity succeeds in rapidly drawing down greenhouse gas emissions. By century’s end, many parts of the world may have to cope with up to six climate catastrophes at once, ranging from heat waves and wildfires to diluvian […]
Defying Trump Sanctions, Iraqi President will Double Iran Trade to $22 bn/ Yr
According to officials, last week Iraq came to an agreement with Iran to exchange Iraqi food items for Iranian gas and energy supplies. Iraq’s President Barham Salih, on Saturday, started an official visit to neighboring Iran which aims to foster positive political and economic relations between the two countries. Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani welcomed Salih […]
Hate Crimes skyrocket for Third Consecutive Year: FBI
Despite a general decrease in violence by 0.2 percent, hate crimes have seen a sharp increase since 2013 in the U.S. For the third consecutive year in the United States, the rate of hate crimes has increased to 17 percent a new FBI report revealed Tuesday said. Despite a general decrease in violence by 0.2 […]
Climate Crisis: Lady Gaga, Kardashians, & Thousands others Flee Wildfire in Malibu
Residents in several towns of both Northern and Southern California were evacuated in some of the most destructive wildfires in California history. Wildfires raged Friday across California where at least nine people have died while trying to escape flames engulfing a mountain town. In Northern California, hundreds of homes were believed destroyed in Paradise, California, […]
Apartheid: Israel’s Netanyahu wants Death Penalty Solely for Palestinians
The Israeli parliament is scheduled to discuss a bill that would ease requirements on the death penalty for Palestinians next week. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supported a bill that would allow the imposition of the death penalty for Palestinians charged with attacking Israelis. Debate on the bill is scheduled to restart next week. During […]
Dissident Saudi Khashoggi’s Body Was Dismembered, Dissolved in Acid: Report
Citing unnamed officials, the Turkish news report said that the suitcases were taken to the Saudi consul general’s house on the same day i.e. Oct. 2 where his body was allegedly dissolved in acid. Turkish media Sabah reported Sunday that Jamal Khashoggi’s body was dismembered and put into five suitcases after he was strangled in […]
Federer Boycotts Saudi Arabia as other Tennis Stars Mull Withdrawal
Tennis superstars Nadal and Djokovic are considering withdrawing from the games after the brutal murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, ranked third in the world, turned down a US$1 million offer to play in an exhibition match in Saudi Arabia this December. His decision comes after the murder of a […]
Saudi-led War on Yemen has Killed 56,000, 5x more than Thought: Study
A study by an independent conflict research group estimates the death toll is 56,000 people, not including those who have died due to the man-made famine. A study by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED) has revealed that the death toll in Yemen is five times higher than previously thought. According to […]
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