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Dahr Jamail | UN Warns of Decline of Food Production Amidst Bee Die-Off
Global bee populations are in decline due to climate change, pesticides and habitat loss, according to a UN report.
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Vulture Funds Put to UN Human Rights Test
Latin American countries lead the fight for business accountability, but countries in the north ignore and frustrate their efforts.
Flint and Haiti: A Tale of Two Rivers, a Tale of Two Crimes
Efforts to fix the water crises in Flint, Michigan, and Haiti must address the underlying injustices that created them.
Multiple Hospitals Attacked in Northern Syria, UN Envoy Arrives Unannounced
Just hours ahead of a UN envoy's arrival to Damascus, missiles struck four medical facilities and two schools.
Struggling for Asylum, Refugees Face Bulldozers and Riot Police in Calais, France
Thousands of Middle Eastern and African refugees and migrants have built a camp in Calais, France, while seeking asylum.
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From Civil Rights to Human Rights, Black Community Control Now
A United Nations Working Group preliminary report on human rights violations against Black Americans advocates Black community control of police.
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Who’s Missing From Syria’s Peace Talks?
Those organizing Syria's peace talks must go beyond ticking the gender representation box. Real inclusion of women is essential.
The Dark Side of Clean Energy in Mexico
In the Tehuantepec Isthmus region, Indigenous farmers are resisting so-called green development that may pollute their land.
Civilians in Iraq Face Violence From All Sides, UN Says
The assault on Iraqi civilians comes from all sides: ISIS, the Iraqi government, coalition airstrikes and armed gangs.
Will Countries Follow Through on the Climate Pledges Made in Paris?
We need to assess whether a climate agreement that consists of voluntary pledges should be celebrated or lamented.