ToxiCity: life at Agbobloshie, the world’s largest e-waste dump in Ghana

E-waste, the term given to discarded electronic appliances, is often shipped by developed nations to poorer countries such as Ghana. RTD visits the country’s most infamous dumping ground, Agbogbloshie. Locals call it “Sodom and Gomorrah” after the infamous Biblical sin cities. Its air and soil are polluted with toxic chemicals, while extreme poverty, child labour and criminal gangs are also rife. … Read More >ToxiCity: life at Agbobloshie, the world’s largest e-waste dump in Ghana

6 wounded incl. attacker in Hong Kong mall stabbing, reportedly sparked by political argument (PHOTOS)

At least six people are injured after a political argument outside a mall in Hong Kong spiraled into a violent knife attack, according to local media. The assailant was beaten by bystanders and is among those hurt. … Read More >6 wounded incl. attacker in Hong Kong mall stabbing, reportedly sparked by political argument (PHOTOS)

Manafort Thought Ukraine, not Russia Hacked DNC Email Servers During 2016 Election Campaign – Report

Earlier this year, then-US Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation failed to find evidence that any US citizen (including members of the Trump campaign) had colluded with Russian authorities during the 2016 US presidential election. … Read More >Manafort Thought Ukraine, not Russia Hacked DNC Email Servers During 2016 Election Campaign – Report

‘USA ROCKS! Enjoy!’ National debt surpasses terrifying $23 TRILLION as Trump praises ‘greater than expected’ jobs & stock surge

President Trump has applauded the latest jobs report and its positive effect on stock markets as critics unleashed on him for his failed promise to tame the US government spending spree that pushed the national debt over $23tn. … Read More >‘USA ROCKS! Enjoy!’ National debt surpasses terrifying $23 TRILLION as Trump praises ‘greater than expected’ jobs & stock surge