Trump pulls out of Paris accord – but in many ways, he can't stop progress

President Donald Trump is pulling the US out of the Paris climate agreement, despite the urgings of numerous advisers – Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and his own daughter Ivanka Trump included. Even oil industry leaders wanted the US to remain. Exxon’s environmental manager Peter Trelenberg penned a letter to Trump […]

Ecuador concerned by ‘serious lack of progress’ in Assange case

Published time: 14 May, 2017 18:48 Edited time: 14 May, 2017 19:25 The Ecuadorian government has sent a letter to Sweden criticizing Stockholm for a lack of initiative in dealing with the case of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and has urged proceedings to be speeded up. The letter by Ecuador’s Foreign Ministry voices concern over […]

Trump could threaten years of progress in eliminating poverty around the world

Thomson Reuters In late 2014, the Gates Foundation made a bold prediction in its Annual Letter: “By 2035,” the letter stated, “there will be almost no poor countries left in the world.” Bill Gates, the letter’s author, noted this meant “poor” in the way the World Bank defines it, which is a daily budget of less […]

Progress and problems in Nepal’s post-earthquake recovery

Share this article Two years since a devastating earthquake hit Nepal, leaving over 9,000 dead, 22,000 injured, and millions homeless, the fateful date of 25th April 2015 is etched in the minds of many. Two years on, the country is recovering, albeit slowly, and one of its biggest revenue providers, tourism, is on the up. […]

Marcus Rashford comes to Jose Mourinho's rescue as Man United progress in Europe

Rashford burst onto the scene last season with two goals against Danish club Myjdtlland in this competition last season but tonight’s goal was arguably the most important he has scored so far in his burgeoning career. He suddenly re-discovered the coolness in front of goal that had deserted United all night in the second period […]

‘The terrain changes literally every day’: Iraqi forces make progress against ISIS as body count rises

Thomson Reuters ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) – Iraqi forces are making progress in their offensive to expel Islamic State from Mosul but face a “very complicated” urban battle as the militants hide in mosques, homes and hospitals, a U.S. general told Reuters on Wednesday. Government forces have retaken much of Iraq’s second-largest city since January but […]

North Korea rocket-engine test shows ‘meaningful’ progress in engine function

Thomson Reuters SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea said on Monday North Korea’s latest rocket-engine test showed “meaningful” advancement in engine function. “Through this test, it is found that engine function has made meaningful progress but further analysis is needed for exact thrust and possible uses,” Lee Jin-woo, deputy spokesman for the South Korean defense ministry, […]

Quit Rioting, You Fools!

This is a casual guide on the best way to defy your neighborhood machine. 1. Adore unequivocally Adore each living being just as they were family. Adore Yourself however just as much as you cherish other individuals. Never depend on inducing savagery. The thought is peace. 2. Quit Buying Corporate You don’t need to go […]