Tag: United States

1000+ Tribal Youth From 51 Villages Now Have Jobs, Thanks To This MP Forest Officer!

Beyond the mandate of nature conservation, forest officers often have the delicate task of balancing these elements with the interests of tribal communities who live in India’s forests. “During the British period, the sole purpose of forest management became to redistribute economic gains in favour of the colonial empire. The whole enfolding of policy was … Continue reading “1000+ Tribal Youth From 51 Villages Now Have Jobs, Thanks To This MP Forest Officer!”

US Sounds the Alarm: “Iran Is Moving Its Country Ever Closer to Our Troops!”

The tensions between Washington and Tehran are continuing to increase. The United States is accusing Iran of moving its borders ever closer to US troops. By now some American soldiers are almost in firing range. “Iran is using its territory to harass our peacefully deployed troops,” said US National Security Advisor John Bolton. “Some of the … Continue reading “US Sounds the Alarm: “Iran Is Moving Its Country Ever Closer to Our Troops!””

Kerala Teacher Uses World’s Worst Aquatic Weed to Make Low-Cost Sanitary Napkins!

Creativity lies in solving problems by thinking out of the box. Three students from AKMHSS Kottor in Kerala, along with their mentor, will prove just that. This teacher-students team has managed to create a sanitary napkin using what is considered to be the world’s worst aquatic weed—water hyacinth. The brainchild of E Aswathy, P V … Continue reading “Kerala Teacher Uses World’s Worst Aquatic Weed to Make Low-Cost Sanitary Napkins!”

Le ralentissement de la croissance est-il le problème ?

L’appréciation des actifs est-elle la solution ? Par Chris Hamilton – Le 16 avril 2019 – Source Econimica Le problème La Fed et les principales banques centrales croient qu’elles luttent contre une spirale déflationniste qui les met constamment en échec pour atteindre leurs cibles d’inflation. Mais en vérité, leurs politiques malavisées contribuent à une spirale … Continue reading “Le ralentissement de la croissance est-il le problème ?”

Washington Preparing to Throw the Kitchen Sink at China

Dear emerging markets fund manager: If you think the trade war is ending this year, I want my money back. China is returning to its subsidy playbook and plans on subsidizing companies hit by tariffs. The latest recipient is tech companies, according to an article in the South China Morning Post on Friday. State subsidies to favored industries were a key … Continue reading “Washington Preparing to Throw the Kitchen Sink at China”

Purple Powerhouse: Why The Good Old Jamun Is the Uncrowned Star of Desi Summers!

A love for mangoes is perhaps the only thing that unites every Indian and elicits no debates, irrespective of where they hail from. I’m sure many would agree that summer blues seem to melt away into obscurity with every juicy bite which relaxes not just your heart but perhaps also the soul. But this is … Continue reading “Purple Powerhouse: Why The Good Old Jamun Is the Uncrowned Star of Desi Summers!”

Ventes d’armes à Riyad : Washington invoque «l’agression iranienne», le Congrès proteste

L’administration américaine de Donald Trump a annoncé le 24 mai de nouvelles ventes d’armes à l’Arabie saoudite et aux Emirats arabes unis, en invoquant «l’agression iranienne» pour contourner un Congrès de plus en plus hostile à l’attitude de Riyad. Le chef de la diplomatie américaine Mike Pompeo a confirmé le recours à une procédure d’«urgence» … Continue reading “Ventes d’armes à Riyad : Washington invoque «l’agression iranienne», le Congrès proteste”

“We’re Being Played”: Tucker Carlson Features Leaked Syria Chemical Attack Memo (VIDEO)

On Thursday night Fox’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight” featured rare prime time coverage of the bombshell leaked OPCW report which refuted key events surrounding the April 2018 alleged chemical gas attack in Douma, Syria — which resulted in massive US and allied airstrikes on Damascus, nearly leading to a major war at the time. And now new allegations are looming which could once … Continue reading ““We’re Being Played”: Tucker Carlson Features Leaked Syria Chemical Attack Memo (VIDEO)”

Spare Us Your Tears, Theresa

The end of May is finally here. Today in Westminster – at her umpteenth lectern appearance, addressing a weary press and public – prime minister Theresa May announced that she would step down as Tory leader on 7 June. Her voice cracked as she spoke of the honour of ‘serving the country I love’, before turning back … Continue reading “Spare Us Your Tears, Theresa”

AL ULA, le fabuleux roman de la France-Arabie … Par Hedy Belhassine

Source : Proche & Moyen-Orient, Hedy Belhassine, 29-04-2019 Le premier roman de tous les temps en Arabie saoudite a été écrit il y a tout juste soixante ans par une femme native de La Mecque. Samira était fille de l’unique chirurgien du Royaume et mère de Dodi, celui-là même qui en 1997 dans le tunnel … Continue reading “AL ULA, le fabuleux roman de la France-Arabie … Par Hedy Belhassine”

GOKADA, Nigeria’s motorcycle startup aims global, secures $5.3 million funding

London, May 25, 2019 (AltAfrica)-GOKADA, Nigeria’s on-demand bike-hailing startup has secured $5.3 million in a Series A funding led by  Rise Capital, a venture capital firm with interest in tech-driven startups in emerging markets. The round is intended to support the company’s vision as it seeks to expand its operations and push for growth. GOKADA will … Continue reading “GOKADA, Nigeria’s motorcycle startup aims global, secures $5.3 million funding”

Nigerian billionaire, Benedict Peters strikes it big in Zimbabwe

London, May 25, 2019 (AltAfrica)– Zimbabwe economy may be in taters, consumer prices have surged at their fastest pace since a hyper inflationary spiral a decade ago Inflation accelerated to 20.9% in a couple of months ago, from 5.4% in the previous month. The price of food, which contributes a third to the inflation basket, … Continue reading “Nigerian billionaire, Benedict Peters strikes it big in Zimbabwe”

Tense US-China Relations Could Pose Risks for Russian Economy – Moscow

“This will affect the global economic growth rate, and we greatly depend on it, because if the Chinese economy slows down, the demand for hydrocarbons and other commodities will also slow down. This will hit Russian exports”, Akimov said on the sidelines of the annual conference Digital Industry of Industrial Russia that was held from 22-24 May in the Russian high-tech hub … Continue reading “Tense US-China Relations Could Pose Risks for Russian Economy – Moscow”

Venezuela : comprendre la guerre qui vient.

Alors que les tensions s’aggravent toujours un peu plus entre le Venezuela et les Etats-Unis, le journaliste Romain Migus livre son analyse d’une guerre qui semble aussi inéluctable que protéiforme. Le rôle des Etats-Unis et de leurs alliés «Toutes les options sont sur la table.» Le 23 janvier 2019, date de la tentative de coup … Continue reading “Venezuela : comprendre la guerre qui vient.”

170 ans de prison : les Etats-Unis annoncent 17 nouvelles inculpations contre Julian Assange

En vertu des lois anti-espionnage, le département de la Justice a annoncé 17 nouveaux chefs d’inculpation à l’encontre du fondateur de Wikileaks, qui avait révélé au public des centaines de milliers de documents militaires et diplomatiques. Le 23 mai, les Etats-Unis ont annoncé, via le département de la Justice, 17 nouveaux chefs d’inculpation contre le … Continue reading “170 ans de prison : les Etats-Unis annoncent 17 nouvelles inculpations contre Julian Assange”

The Trump Administration Is Declaring a Fake Emergency to Sell Weapons to Saudi Arabia

The Trump administration chose the Friday afternoon before Memorial Day weekend to invoke an obscure state-of-emergency provision that would allow it to sell billions of dollars in weapons to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates without giving Congress a chance to block the sale. A Democratic congressional source told The Intercept on Friday that the … Continue reading “The Trump Administration Is Declaring a Fake Emergency to Sell Weapons to Saudi Arabia”

Sanders, Warren, and Wyden Slam Assange Indictment, a Renegade Use of the Espionage Act to Criminalize Journalism

The Justice Department filed 17 charges against WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange on Thursday, deploying the controversial Espionage Act as a cudgel against First Amendment protections and press freedom. It’s the first time the U.S. government has used the Espionage Act to prosecute a publisher, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.   Democratic presidential candidates … Continue reading “Sanders, Warren, and Wyden Slam Assange Indictment, a Renegade Use of the Espionage Act to Criminalize Journalism”

Foreign Policy and the Establishment of Religion

by Paul R. Pillar The opening line of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution bans any law “respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”. It is no accident that this prohibition has pride of place in the Bill of Rights. It is fundamental to the founding of the republic. Several … Continue reading “Foreign Policy and the Establishment of Religion”

A Survey of Arab Youth Highlights Gaps between Policies and Aspirations

by James M. Dorsey Results of a recent annual survey of Arab youth concerns about their future suggest that Arab autocracies have yet to deliver expected public services and goods, explain autocratic efforts to promote nationalism, and indicate that jobs and social freedoms are more important than political rights. The survey provides insights that should … Continue reading “A Survey of Arab Youth Highlights Gaps between Policies and Aspirations”

The Indictment of Julian Assange Under the Espionage Act Is a Threat to the Press and the American People

Placards left by supporters of Julian Assange outside the Ecuadorian Embassy on Aug. 20, 2012 in London, England. Photo: Oli Scarff/Getty Images A true democracy does not allow its government to decide who is a journalist. A nation in which a leader gets to make that decision is on the road to dictatorship. That is … Continue reading “The Indictment of Julian Assange Under the Espionage Act Is a Threat to the Press and the American People”

Amazon Launches Support for Traditional Chinese Books on Kindle

May 24, 2019 Picture:  Readers around the world can now enjoy a growing selection of more than 20,000 Traditional Chinese language books with the free Kindle app and on Kindle devices Authors can now publish Kindle books in Traditional Chinese with Kindle Direct Publishing SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–(Nasdaq:AMZN)—Amazon announced today that Kindle customers around the globe can … Continue reading “Amazon Launches Support for Traditional Chinese Books on Kindle”

Les USA savent qu’un affrontement avec l’Iran s’étendra sur un vaste territoire: prochain rendez-vous dans moins de 60 jours

Le président des USA Donald Trump n’a plus de cartes à brandir devant l’Iran et d’espace de négociation. Il ne peut qu’imposer d’autres sanctions économiques et attendre un appel téléphonique de l’Iran, qui ne viendra probablement pas à la suite …

lnde : le parti nationaliste du Premier ministre Narendra Modi triomphe aux léglisatives

Pour la première fois depuis cinq décennies, un Premier ministre sortant va être reconduit avec une majorité renforcée. Les nationalistes hindous du Premier ministre Narendra Modi ont en effet remporté emporté haut la main les élections législatives de la démocratie la plus peuplée du monde, selon les résultats définitifs publiées le 24 mai. Avec 303 … Continue reading “lnde : le parti nationaliste du Premier ministre Narendra Modi triomphe aux léglisatives”

Trump’s “Emergency” Sale to Saudi Arabia Must Not Stand

by William D. Hartung Congressional opposition to U.S. support for the brutal Saudi/UAE war in Yemen has been growing in the past few years. It has underpinned the work of a network of peace, human rights, and humanitarian aid groups who are moved to end what the United Nations has described as the world’s worst … Continue reading “Trump’s “Emergency” Sale to Saudi Arabia Must Not Stand”

Mastercard Adds World Number One Tennis Player Naomi Osaka to Global Sponsorship Portfolio

May 24, 2019 Picture:  Osaka’s rise reflects the Asia Pacific region’s growing influence and impact internationally LONDON –( ASIA TODAY )–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mastercard, one of the world’s most active sponsors of major sporting events, today announced it is partnering with two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. It is the first time Mastercard has added a current … Continue reading “Mastercard Adds World Number One Tennis Player Naomi Osaka to Global Sponsorship Portfolio”

BNP de nouveau inquiété par la justice des Etats-Unis, cette fois pour son activité au Soudan

Une cour d’appel de New York a relancé le 22 mai une action en justice contre BNP Paribas, initiée par des victimes présumées d’atrocités perpétrées au Darfour par le gouvernement soudanais entre 1997 et 2007. Ces dernières cherchent à engager la responsabilité de la banque française qu’elles accusent d’avoir aidé le régime. Le juge a finalement estimé … Continue reading “BNP de nouveau inquiété par la justice des Etats-Unis, cette fois pour son activité au Soudan”

Turkish Troops Learning in Russia to Operate S-400 Despite US Threats – Minister

“A group of our military has been sent to Russia in order to learn operating S-400s and they have already started their studies”, Akar said, as quoted by the Turkish NTV broadcaster. The statement comes after NBC News reported that Washington had requested Turkey reject the deal with Moscow by the end of the first week of June, warning there would be negative consequences, including sanctions. … Continue reading “Turkish Troops Learning in Russia to Operate S-400 Despite US Threats – Minister”

Corner Store Customers Saddened By Sight Of Frantic Trump Doing Scratch-Off Tickets Right On Counter

WASHINGTON—Watching as the president of the United States checked each of his pockets in search of enough change to keep playing, customers at a D.C. convenience store were reportedly saddened Friday to see Donald Trump frantically doing scratch-off tickets right there on the counter. “A lot of hard-up folks come in…Read more…

Charging Julian Assange With Espionage Could Make His Extradition to the U.S. Less Likely

By charging Julian Assange with 17 violations of America’s World War I-era Espionage Act on Thursday, federal prosecutors in Virginia might have undermined their own chances of securing the extradition of the WikiLeaks founder from the United Kingdom. That’s because the new charges relate not to any arcane interpretation of computer hacking laws, but to … Continue reading “Charging Julian Assange With Espionage Could Make His Extradition to the U.S. Less Likely”

Un biohacker convoqué pour pratique illégale de la médecine

Le biohacker Zayner vient d’être convoqué par l’Agence de la consommation de Californie suite à une plainte contre lui pour « pratique illicite de la médecine ». Une attaque contre la liberté d’expérimenter, s’est-il insurgé. Josiah Zayner est un biohacker qui s’est rendu célèbre en 2017 lorsqu’il a décidé de tenter de se modifier génétiquement … Continue reading “Un biohacker convoqué pour pratique illégale de la médecine”

Daniel Ellsberg: Espionage Charges Against Assange Are Most Significant Attack on Press in Decades

As the Justice Department charges WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with 17 counts of violating the Espionage Act, we speak to Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg. In 1971, he was charged with violating the Espionage Act for leaking a top-secret report on U.S. involvement in Vietnam to The New York Times and other publications. At the … Continue reading “Daniel Ellsberg: Espionage Charges Against Assange Are Most Significant Attack on Press in Decades”

Exclusive: Julian Assange’s Attorney Decries Espionage Charges as “Grave Threat to Press Freedom”

In an unprecedented move, the Justice Department has indicted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on 17 charges of violating the Espionage Act for his role in publishing U.S. classified military and diplomatic documents exposing U.S. war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan. The documents were leaked by U.S. Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning. The Espionage Act of 1917 … Continue reading “Exclusive: Julian Assange’s Attorney Decries Espionage Charges as “Grave Threat to Press Freedom””

Video: Daniel Ellsberg on Julian Assange’s Espionage Charges

The US Department of Justice issued an 18-count indictment against Julian Assange for violating the 1917 Espionage Act. We speak to Daniel Ellsberg about the dangerous implications this move has for journalism in the United States *** SHARMINI PERIES: It’s … The post Video: Daniel Ellsberg on Julian Assange’s Espionage Charges appeared first on Global … Continue reading “Video: Daniel Ellsberg on Julian Assange’s Espionage Charges”

Assange Faces 175 Years in Prison with 17 More Charges

The U.S. justice department has filed 17 new charges against Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange. In reaction, NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden tweeted: It’s a war on journalism. Journalists have reacted: “Modern fascism is breaking cover”. The new charges expand the … The post Assange Faces 175 Years in Prison with 17 More Charges appeared first on … Continue reading “Assange Faces 175 Years in Prison with 17 More Charges”

Spurious US 18-Count Indictment of Julian Assange: A Mockery of Justice

It was just a matter of time before the Trump regime piled on more spurious charges against Assange, clearly prepared long before Thursday’s release. They’re on top of falsely accusing him of “conspiracy to commit computer intrusion,” according to an … The post Spurious US 18-Count Indictment of Julian Assange: A Mockery of Justice appeared … Continue reading “Spurious US 18-Count Indictment of Julian Assange: A Mockery of Justice”

Israel: “Wiped off The Map”. The Rumor of the Century, Fabricated by the US Media to Justify An All out War on Iran

Global Research Editor’s Note The following text by Arash Norouzi first published by the Mossadegh Project and Global Research in January 2007 confirms that the alleged “Wiped Off the Map” statement  by Iran’s president was never made. In the light … The post Israel: “Wiped off The Map”. The Rumor of the Century, Fabricated by the … Continue reading “Israel: “Wiped off The Map”. The Rumor of the Century, Fabricated by the US Media to Justify An All out War on Iran”

Iran’s Relations with India and Pakistan. Couldn’t Be More Different

Iran is becoming increasingly desperate after the US intensified the economic component of its Hybrid War on the country, and while Indian Prime Minister Modi snubbed the Islamic Republic’s top diplomat during his visit to the country earlier this month … The post Iran’s Relations with India and Pakistan. Couldn’t Be More Different appeared first … Continue reading “Iran’s Relations with India and Pakistan. Couldn’t Be More Different”

Palestinians Need a State, Not a ‘Business Plan’

by Sam Bahour President Donald Trump is taking part in an all-out attempt to batter the Palestinians into political surrender, and his weapon of choice is money. In full coordination with the Israeli government, he is overseeing a global campaign to ensure funds supporting Palestinians are drying up. Everything from Palestinian hospitals in East Jerusalem … Continue reading “Palestinians Need a State, Not a ‘Business Plan’”

This Bengaluru Couple Makes Railway Stations Better For The Visually Impaired!

Diwakar was very excited to visit his hometown to meet his family. He was supposed to board his train from Mysuru Railway station. He waited for almost three hours at the railway platform only to find out that the train had left on time but from a different platform. Being visually impaired, he had no … Continue reading “This Bengaluru Couple Makes Railway Stations Better For The Visually Impaired!”

India’s Strategic Alliance with U.S.: Towards an Anti-Russian Military Pivot

India’s much-touted and over-hyped policy of “multi-alignment” is seeming more and more like a cover for unconvincingly disguising the country’s strategic alliance the US, especially after its Ambassador to America strongly hinted that Modi will undertake an anti-Russian military pivot … The post India’s Strategic Alliance with U.S.: Towards an Anti-Russian Military Pivot appeared first … Continue reading “India’s Strategic Alliance with U.S.: Towards an Anti-Russian Military Pivot”

Pourquoi le bannissement de Huawei par Trump est un pétard mouillé ?

Par Moon of Alabama − Le 23 mai 2019 La page « Monde » du Washington Post résume un article sur les conséquences du bannissement par Trump du fabricant chinois d’équipement de télécommunication Huawei : Un très important concepteur de puces et des sociétés de télécommunications britanniques ont suspendu leurs relations avec le géant chinois de la technologie pour des raisons de sécurité. … Continue reading “Pourquoi le bannissement de Huawei par Trump est un pétard mouillé ?”

Students by Day, Rappers by Night: Dharavi’s Passionate Bantai Will Blow Your Mind

Savera hote hi nikal jaate ghar se Suljhane woh apne mehnat ki paheli Wakai mein mehnati hai ye Dharavi Karte hai sab hi yaha kal ki tayari Bachpan se atrangi sab hai yaha Mehnat karenge par jhukenge na Mere hood jaisa kuchh nahi The sun is setting down in Mumbai, and the local trains are … Continue reading “Students by Day, Rappers by Night: Dharavi’s Passionate Bantai Will Blow Your Mind”