The United States, Russia, France, and the United Kingdom “have actively added fuel to the fire of the Syria conflict.” That’s the charge from 30 humanitarian groups including Oxfam, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Save the Children, and the Syrian-American Medical Society in a report (pdf) released Friday that looks at the failures of these members…
Read moreNew WikiLeaks Release Exposes 'Most Highly Classified' NSA Spy Ops
New documents published by WikiLeaks on Tuesday reveal more of the U.S. National Security Agency’s (NSA) spying operations on foreign leaders, including its interception of climate talks between UN Secretary General Ban-ki Moon and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The cables, some of which are marked “Top Secret” and which WikiLeaks says are the most highly…
Read moreThe Coming Drone Blowback
The targeted assassination of Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour last weekend wasn’t just another drone strike. First of all, it was conducted by the U.S. military, not the CIA, which has orchestrated nearly all drone strikes in Pakistan. Second, it didn’t take place in Afghanistan or in the so-called lawless tribal region of Pakistan…
Read moreClimate Coalition Vows 'Peaceful, Escalated' Actions Until 'We Break Free from Fossil Fuels'
Click: A global coalition of climate activists are joining together in a new civil disobedience campaign, Break Free from Fossil Fuels, seeking to to disrupt the power of the fossil fuel industry through “a series of peaceful, escalated actions…targeting the world’s most dangerous and unnecessary fossil fuel projects” in May, the environmental group 350.org announced…
Read moreIndia doesn’t need to choose between clean air and growth
The protests, which eventually turned violent, foreshadowed a battle that continues to play out across India today, as economic growth is pitted against environmental protections. ### That’s because in modern India, polluting sectors continue to be important pillars of the economy. ### For example, coal generates nearly three quarters of India’s total power. ### The…
Read more#IsraelSaudi: A Match Made in Hell
For decades, Saudi Arabia has been a stalwart advocate of Palestinian statehood rights and a voracious critic of the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. Saudi Arabia’s commitment to Palestine has defined the geopolitical contours of the Middle East for decades. But now that the Iran nuclear deal has been struck and as…
Read moreYou Have to See Joe Manganiello’s Super Handsome #TBT of His 18-Year-Old Self
It’s official: Joe Manganiello and his wife Sofía Vergara are bound to make beautiful babies. On Thursday, the 39-year-old Magic Mike hunk took to Twitter to share a headshot from the ’90s that proves he’s always been handsome. In the shot, the actor holds his neatly trimmed locks back with his hand and poses for…
Read moreNicky Hilton and Her Growing Bump Go Boho for Afternoon of Errands in N.Y.C.
Nicky Hilton’s flawless maternity style just won’t quit. Since news of her first pregnancy with husband James Rothshcild broke in January, the 32-year-old heiress has been dazzling us with her modern take on pregnancy fashion. From breezy floral baby doll dresses to ruffled off-the-shoulder frocks, the famed socialite has become the picture of easy, comfortable…
Read moreThe Spice Girls Are Officially Reuniting for 20th Anniversary Without Mel C or Victoria Beckham
Click:Tea powder packing machine If you loved the recent girl power “Wannabe” remake, get ready for some big news that will definitely spice up your life. The Spice Girls have announced in a new video that they are officially reuniting for their 20th anniversary. There’s just one big catch—Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, and Mel B—also…
Read moreSee Chris Hemsworth’s Son Tristan Adorably Fuel Up Dad with a Dose of Caffeine
Certain things in life are non-negotiable and for Chris Hemsworth, he clearly has to kick start each day with a cup of java. On Monday, Hemsworth’s wife, Elsa Pataky, took to Instagram to offer a glimpse at a precious family moment that makes us seriously glad the social media platform exists. In the shot, the…
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