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Militaristic nationalism, pushed by complicit big media have blurred dangers of nuclear war to the planet: CNDP
The Coalition for Nuclear Disarmament and Peace (CNDP) and other peace platforms commemorate the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6, 1945
US religious freedom chief asks Biden govt to condemn Modi for human rights ‘violations’
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Commissioner...
Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste discrimination, what does this mean?
SEATLE: Seattle has now become the first city in...
Cut in WFP funding threatens Rohingyas with hunger, deprivation: Bangladesh
A recent missive by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) which is the world’s largest humanitarian organization spells dire news for the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh with the government unsympathetic as ever
Senior EU Diplomat displays racist worldview: Lavrov, Russia
"Borrell had addressed EU diplomats earlier on February 7, claiming Russia was using “information manipulation and interference” as weapons of war. Noting that Lavrov was visiting Mali and Eritrea, Borrell called them “easy countries” for Moscow to “spread lies about who is guilty for what is happening” in Ukraine". While criticising Moscow, Josep Borrell reportedly insulted Africa, Russia’s foreign minister said.
Seattle introduces anti-discrimination legislation
The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC), today commended the Seattle City Council for introducing a law banning caste discrimination.
University professor, outspoken critic of the Taliban’s ban on education for women and girls arrested in Kabul: Afghanistan
Prof Ismail Mashal was detained on Thursday February 2, while handing out free books.
Jafar Panahi, Jailed Iran filmmaker on hunger strike
Jafar Panahi, a renowned Iranian filmmaker imprisoned for the past 6 months, has announced a hunger strike to protest his ongoing detention, as reported by his wife Tahereh Saeidi on her Instagram page.
‘Vice’ Journalist Angad Singh Blacklisted, Showed India in ‘Negative Manner’: Centre to Delhi HC
According to the Union government, Singh's documentary, 'India Burning', portrayed India in a "negative manner". He was deported from Delhi to New York in August last year.
Ban caste discrimination: Ambedkar Intl Center to Seattle City Council
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The AIC has worked closely with council member Kshama Sawant, the Coalition of Seattle Indian-Americans (CSAI), Equality Labs, and the Ambedkar Association of North America (AANA) to help draft this proposed ordinance.
Should Respect for ‘an Islam’ Supersede Academic Freedom?
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