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Summit meant to showcase new Europe marred by old-style indecision
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The European Union was supposed to make a decisive show of unity at its first summit since sweeping reforms streamlined its decision-making procession. Comment?
More needs to be done to safeguard women's rights'
... as the world celebrates the International Human Rights Day tomorrow, a day that also marks the end of 16 days of activism against gender violence, local women are also grappling with other rights abuses, apart from rape, that are a product of the ... Comment?
NASA Stonewalling Stokes Fears of 'U.S. Climategate'
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... advocacy Web site during work hours. Horner says that would be "inappropriate behavior" amounting to "political activism." CEI also wants to review internal GISS e-mails that would illuminate how the agency has reacted to revelations from Stephen ... Comment?
The Climate Problem Is a Corporate Problem
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With world attention riveted on Copenhagen and global climate change , it is vital that we realize the role corporate globalization has played in spreading humans' carbon footprint. Comment?
Tree marks Heathrow runway protest
A SPECIAL apple tree planting ceremony took place in Knaresborough last week. Organised by local Greenpeace member Sue Kitching from Knaresborough, it was planted to mark Knaresborough's twinning with Sipson - " the village earmarked for destruction if the proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport goes ahead. Comment?
More heat on Facebook as privacy advocates slam changes
Facebook, the world's No.1 Internet social network, took a step towards opening up parts of its site to outsiders on Wednesday by introducing more options for user's privacy settings. Comment?
My Mother, the Octogenarian Activist
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... that meant struggling through difficult issues with her children. And once again she found her footing in social activism, often rooted in personal experience. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1985, she investigated the issue like a ... Comment?
Kandhamal victims unite, knock at Government's doors for justice;...
Kandhamal victims unite, knock at Governmenta s doors for justice; action for grassroots reconciliation, security and confidence. Comment?
Media Advisory/Seal-eating Politicians Beware: Godseala is Coming to Town
WHAT: "Godseala", a 12 m giant inflatable harp seal pup will be appearing on Parliament Hill tomorrow to show his opposition to Canada's commercial seal hunt. Comment?
Amnesty blasts Iraq over treatment of Iran exiles
Amnesty International on Friday warned that Iraq's plans to move an Iranian opposition group to a former desert detention camp in the country's remote south would put them at risk of arbitrary arrest and torture. Comment?
Family taking a stand on climate change
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An environmental educator is encouraging community members to have a heart when it comes to climate change. Comment?
Summit fever rules in Copenhagen
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From running delegates to dancing NGOs, the Bella centre is febrile. At alternative summits around the city, it feels like a party Activists hold a demonstration in support of the the South Sea island of Tuvalu as delegates arrive for a meeting. Comment?
Exopolitics Denmark Attends Alternative Climate Summit: Screening of...
Event: Screening of Steven Greer videos during the UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen . Comment?
Philippines grapples with disarming wild militi ...
Thousands of militiamen trained and armed by the Philippine government have protected the country's major cities and towns from Muslim and communist rebels for decades by backing up an overstretched army. Comment?
Standing on the shoulders of giants: The roadmap revisited
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... our political power to improve the lives of ordinary people. This has been and remains a vast canvas of political activism. And yet, as a party, we remain too small in membership and capacity. One consequence of the unfinished nature of our ... Comment?
When you beat your wife, you're beating yourself a " Gloria Anozie-Young
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... gender-based violence.A Gloria Young With the just concluded commemoration of the United Nations - 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence (November 25-December 10)' still green in the memories of women across the globe, Gloria who is ... Comment?
Tuna, Milk and Other Foods Cats Should Not Eat
People who love their cats also often like to give them treats like tuna, milk, cheese, raw meat, and other goodies. Comment?
Nazi Sudan Alikens Global Warming To Nazis
GLOBAL warming matters in enlightened Sudan, where it's up there with genocide and World War II. Comment?
EU's climate aid pledge dismissed
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Developing countries and aid agencies have derided the latest pledges by richer states to tackle global warming. Comment?
PETA stages subdued protest outside West Palm Beach school
Five members of the group - one dressed in an elephant with a bandage on its head - handed out coloring books and stickers to students as they arrived at school on this morning. Comment?