Joe Biden stuck between BlackRock and a hard place
Campaigns to encourage corporations to up their anti-climate change game are great, of course. But environmental activists say voluntary campaigns remain a hard sell on Wall Street.…
Vietnam: Devastating landslides hit army camp
Heavy flooding and landslides have hit central Vietnam for more than a week. Rescue workers faced a dangerous situation, after 13 of them died trying to reach those trapped in the mud.…
13 charged in plot to kidnap US governor, start ‘civil war’
Thirteen men, including members of two right-wing militias, have been arrested for plotting to kidnap the Democratic governor of the US state of Michigan and spark a "civil war," officials said Thursday.…
Thousands join anti-government protests in Israel as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted
Thousands of demonstrators opposing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rally in Jerusalem, as coronavirus restrictions, that previously limited demonstrations, are lifted.…
Women march against Trump and Republicans across the US
Thousands of demonstrators gather for rallies in major US cities, exhorting voters to oppose US President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans in the 3 November elections. Marchers also paid tribute to…