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Iran: ‘Western pressure can hinder executions’ Source: DW

Posted on May 30, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Iran: ‘Western pressure can hinder executions’ Shabnam von Hein05/29/2024May 29, 2024 At least 853 people were executed in Iran last year. Human rights activists suspect the number was actually much higher and are calling for pressure to be brought to … Continue reading →

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Decoding China: Who will shape the internet of the future? Source: DW

Posted on May 27, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Decoding China: Who will shape the internet of the future? Rodion Ebbighausen May 26, 2024 The US-China rivalry is not limited to politics and business. China is working on creating its own version of internet with the “Digital Silk Road.” … Continue reading →

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Glenn Greenwald and Alan Dershowitz Debate. USA vs. Iran?

Posted on May 25, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

42,473 views Premiered 21 hours ago Soho Forum Debates The Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Glenn Greenwald takes on famed lawyer and author Alan Dershowitz. https://reason.com/podcast/2024/05/24… Professor and legal scholar Alan Dershowitz and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald debate the resolution, … Continue reading →

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The ‘NYTimes’ finally publishes a comprehensive indictment of ‘Jewish terrorism’ against Palestinians. Source: Mondoweiss

Posted on May 21, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

The ‘NYTimes’ finally publishes a comprehensive indictment of ‘Jewish terrorism’ against Palestinians The New York Times has astonished its readers by publishing a long indictment of a subject it has purposely ignored for years: “Jewish terrorism” against Palestinians. By James … Continue reading →

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In 2024, Democracy Is On The Ballot – OpEd. By IFIMES. Eurasia Review

Posted on May 20, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

In 2024, Democracy Is On The Ballot – OpEd May 20, 2024 0 Comments By IFIMES By Marc R. Pacheco In 2024, when half of the world’s population is heading to the polls, democracy is on the ballot. More than … Continue reading →

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Al Jazeera – Opinion. It is time to seek justice for environmental war crimes.

Posted on May 12, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

It is time to seek justice for environmental war crimes. Ongoing efforts in Ukraine to document and prosecute atrocities linked to the environment can help with accountability in other war zones. By Margot Wallström and Mary Robinson Published On 11 May 202411 May … Continue reading →

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Michael Comyn KC. Search Comyn and you will find a colourful character and much involved in the founding of the Irish Republic. However, this piece taken from Wiki shows that his interests went far beyond law. Ben Briscoe and Michael Comyn organised a very clever deal to get licences for 2800 acres in Wicklow, in search of Gold!!! Later in his life he was again in trouble with Lemass about the Government compulsarily taking his phosphate mines in Clare. In his 80’s, with Sean McBride as his senior counsel; and Brendan East he sued the Irish State and he won.

Posted on May 10, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Corruption in the Republic of Ireland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Political corruption Forms and concepts Bribery Cronyism Economics of corruption Electoral fraud Elite capture Influence peddling Kleptocracy Mafia state Nepotism Pyrrhic defeat theory Slush fund Simony State capture State-corporate … Continue reading →

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Protesters attempt to storm Tesla’s factory near Berlin. Source: DW. Green/Environmental but what are transfer costs – the cutting down of forests has a very specific value to the environment? We must not forget lithium and all the other products mined and used for what is called “Green”.

Posted on May 10, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Protesters attempt to storm Tesla’s factory near Berlin Zac Crellin 10th May 2024 Environmentalists have long criticized Tesla for clearing forest in order to build its electric car factory outside Berlin. A police spokesperson said the situation remained “dynamic.” https://p.dw.com/p/4fi2p … Continue reading →

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The future of Ein el-Hilweh, the massive Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon whose fate is linked to Gaza. Source: EL PAIS

Posted on April 24, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR The future of Ein el-Hilweh, the massive Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon whose fate is linked to Gaza Violence between varying factions ceased after the outbreak of war in October, but there is fear that fighting will break … Continue reading →

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AP: Record numbers in the US are homeless. Can cities fine them for sleeping in parks and on sidewalks? Comment: What can we learn from this in Ireland? Who supplies the tents? This can become, if not already is, an industry

Posted on April 22, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Record numbers in the US are homeless. Can cities fine them for sleeping in parks and on sidewalks? The justices on Monday will consider a challenge to rulings that found punishing people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking … Continue reading →

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