Myanmar: Death sentences ‘vile attempt at instilling fear’, rights experts charge
The international community must increase pressure on Myanmar ‘s military rulers in the wake of their decision to move ahead with death sentences against...
Dozens of independent UN human rights experts on Friday urged the Chinese Government to “cooperate fully” with the UN human rights system over abuse...
Why Biden Just Declared Heat Pumps and Solar Panels Essential to National Defense
Jun 10 (IPS) – Solar panels, heat pumps and hydrogen are all building blocks of a clean energy economy. But are they truly “essential...
Nasal vaccines for COVID-19 offer hope and face hurdles
A few weeks ago, I was obsessed with my nose and throat. I was on a trip to Seattle to speak at a small,...
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday condemned the death sentence handed down to three foreign fighters in Ukraine by a court in...
Authorities in Brazil must step up efforts to find a British journalist and an indigenous rights activist who disappeared nearly a week ago in...
Farmers in Senegal Adopt Farming as a Business to Beat Climate Change
BULAWAYO, Jun 10 (IPS) – Onions and rice are a conspicuous part of every meal in Senegal, including the famous Poulet Yassa. However, climate...
At Half-time, the European Green Deal is Still Grounded
BRUSSELS, Jun 10 (IPS) – Jagoda Munic is Director, Friends of the Earth EuropeThis month marks the mid-point of the much-heralded European Green Deal....
Scientists created ‘smoke rings’ of light
Smoke rings are being seen in a new light. Doughnut-shaped structures called vortex rings are sometimes seen swirling through fluids. Smokers can form them...
Good reasons for many Middle Eastern countries to be friends with Israel
It’s important to understand that Iran does not follow the rules. It doesn’t matter if you lie or cheat, Iran’s rule is that it...
The Takeaway: UN General Assembly debate Day 4 
Countries adopt global blueprint to tackle fast-evolving crime in digital age 
‘Safeguard the postwar order,’ China tells UN General Assembly 
‘Invest with Iraq’: PM sets out vision for new economic future