Tag: United Nations
Trump’s Caribbean strikes revive fears of a war for regime change...
UN experts denounce “extrajudicial executions” as Colombia recalls its ambassador and the U.S. masses ships and troops near Venezuela.
Urgent next steps for Palestine at the UN
How an Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly can pass a binding resolution to recognize Palestine and launch a UN-led arms embargo, economic boycott and other concrete measures to force Israel to end the genocide in Gaza and the occupation of Palestine.
Lawmakers press Trump administration to protect Gaza aid flotilla amid reported...
Nearly 20 House Democrats led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib urge the Trump administration and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure the safety of the Global Sumud Flotilla, as reported drone attacks, arrests, and blockade enforcement raise legal questions and international scrutiny.
Former leaders urge permanent polluter profit taxes to fund climate action
With the United Nations General Assembly underway, former presidents and prime ministers call for permanent polluter profit taxes, subsidy shifts, and fair financing for a just transition.
Progressive Caucus backs bill to block bombs to Israel
The Congressional Progressive Caucus has endorsed legislation halting offensive U.S. weapons sales to Israel, marking a historic shift as outrage over Gaza’s devastation grows.
Trump EPA moves to end emissions reporting used by communities and...
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed ending the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, which since 2010 has gathered emissions data from about 8,000 large facilities, drawing sharp criticism from environmental groups, former EPA officials, and even some industry voices.
Doctors say Israeli troops deliberately targeted Gaza children
International physicians describe treating more than 100 Palestinian children shot in the head or chest in what they call evidence of war crimes.
How the UN can act decisively to end genocide in Gaza
Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly can take decisive action to end the genocide in Gaza, by authorizing a UN-backed arms embargo, economic boycott and divestment campaign against Israel, or even a military protection force for Gaza.
Scholars say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
Scholars’ group cites mass civilian killings, starvation, and official incitement as evidence, while Israel and the United States reject the genocide label.
Security Council minus US says Gaza famine is ‘man-made’ as deaths...
Fourteen member nations back IPC famine finding, call for ceasefire and aid access while US rejects the analysis.
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Trump conned by his own worst enemy: himself – and the fixated lunacy of...
Thus do clear MAGA victims of an unjust economic system make themselves double marks from an even worse, more costly betrayer.
Supreme Court opens term with Boulder climate case against Exxon and Suncor
Justice Samuel Alito recused himself, which leaves open a 4-4 split that would let the Colorado ruling stand.
Climate Change Is Becoming a Pregnancy Hazard Worldwide, Survey Finds
Extreme heat is increasingly threatening pregnant women and newborn babies, with it affecting the health of both women and infants.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake just shook southeast Victoria. Here’s why we may expect more
There’s a reason why Gippsland gets so many earthquakes, compared to most of Australia.
Whitney Museum union sets Monday strike deadline days before Lichtenstein retrospective
UAW Local 2110 is asking for a $71,000 salary floor, a figure drawn from a New York City cost of living report.