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Coronavirus: ‘Extreme poverty set to rise most in developing countries!’ (UN rapporteur on poverty)

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to UN Special Rapporteur on Poverty and Human Rights Olivier de Schutter. He discusses why the coronavirus pandemic is an opportunity for governments to wake up to their responsibilities on poverty alleviation, why a major opportunity has been missed to force corporations to pay fair wages and tackle the climate crisis with green investment … Read More >Coronavirus: ‘Extreme poverty set to rise most in developing countries!’ (UN rapporteur on poverty)

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Venezuelan Authorities Detain Two Suspects in Thwarted Bombing at Refinery Ahead of General Election

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The country’s president, Nicolas Maduro, stated that his adversaries unsuccessfully plotted his murder on the day of the parliamentary election. The voting was carried out without any major incidents, with the president’s United Socialist Party gaining over 69% of the votes. … Read More >Venezuelan Authorities Detain Two Suspects in Thwarted Bombing at Refinery Ahead of General Election

Categories World

South Africa’s Ruling ANC Slams US Endorsement of Morocco’s Western Sahara Claim

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Western Sahara was annexed by Morocco under a secret deal with Spain in the dying days of Francisco Franco’s 36-year dictatorship. An International Court of Justice ruling and resolutions of the United Nations and African Union give support to independence for the territory. … Read More >South Africa’s Ruling ANC Slams US Endorsement of Morocco’s Western Sahara Claim

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IDF Admits Conducting Operations in Syria, Claims to Have Slowed Iran’s Alleged ‘Entrenchment’ There

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Syria has suffered from hundreds of airstrikes in recent years, but in most cases no one has claimed responsibility for them. Local media blame Israel for the attacks, but Tel Aviv has officially acknowledged its involvement only in a few of the strikes, while leaving the rest without comment. … Read More >IDF Admits Conducting Operations in Syria, Claims to Have Slowed Iran’s Alleged ‘Entrenchment’ There

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Conflict of interest? WHO ‘conspired’ with Italian govt to remove ‘live saving’ report into Covid-19 first response, media claim

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A World Health Organization report on Italy’s first response to a Covid-19 outbreak, that could have saved lives across the globe, has been taken down by the UN health watchdog, supposedly to appease Rome, media report. … Read More >Conflict of interest? WHO ‘conspired’ with Italian govt to remove ‘live saving’ report into Covid-19 first response, media claim

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‘Serious escalation’: Pompeo claims Iran would be closer to nuclear WEAPONS with new uranium enrichment bill

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned that Iran could be a step closer to obtaining nukes if it enriches uranium at a higher purity and continues to frustrate international efforts to search its nuclear sites. … Read More >‘Serious escalation’: Pompeo claims Iran would be closer to nuclear WEAPONS with new uranium enrichment bill

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Covid-19 vaccine advice is for national regulators to judge, WHO says, after UK cautions allergy sufferers to avoid jab

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it is up to regulators to issue advice on the adverse effects of Covid-19 vaccines, after it was asked about the UK warning those prone to allergic reactions to steer clear of the jab. … Read More >Covid-19 vaccine advice is for national regulators to judge, WHO says, after UK cautions allergy sufferers to avoid jab