According to some estimates, Indigenous and rural communities protect up to 80 percent of global biodiversity, but receive little benefit in return, writes Prakash Kashwan.
Month: September 2020
Trump Sanctions Top ICC Officials Probing US War Crimes in Afghanistan
The White House opposes the Hague-based court’s investigation of not only Afghanistan but also alleged crimes committed by Israeli officials against Palestinians.
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: Substantive Hearing Begins Monday on Assange’s Fate; CN Plans Extensive Coverage
Seeking Asylum? Not Here!
Rich and poor countries alike are closing their borders to the rising number of people fleeing poverty, human rights abuse, violence, failing states and climate change, writes Joseph Chamie.
The Faded Irony About UK Imperialism
Craig Murray recalls a time when Britain had decolonized almost entirely in a remarkably swift quarter century and the Last Night at the Proms seemed harmless.
ELECTION 2020: The Rise of the Council for National Policy and Who is Behind It
Max Blumenthal discloses the membership of this secretive, right-wing Christian powerhouse, before which Trump previewed his RNC acceptance address.
CN Live! Goes Live with Patreon!
Consortium News‘ unique webcast CN Live! has added a whole new dimension to the website Bob Parry founded 25 years ago. And now there’s a whole new way for you to show your support!
Israel’s List of Officials Who Might Be Arrested if They Travel Abroad
Israel’s failure to initiate genuine proceedings against people charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity in Palestine opens it up to ICC intervention, write Dana Farraj and Asem Khalil.
COVID-19: Trump Covered Up Dire Reports
A House committee released reports showing that the president’s public proclamations about the virus diverged from findings of White House experts.
ELECTION 2020: Biden Vows to Continue Fracking
In response to a claim by Trump, the Democratic presidential nominee assured a crowd in Pennsylvania that he will not do away with the practice.