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Israel passes controversial law targeting human rights organizations
Israel’s parliament has finalized a contentious law that will increase the regulation of many Israeli human rights organizations. Critics have denounced the bill for allegedly targeting pro-Palestinian groups.
Of change, business, and governments
Some decades ago, Bill Gates of Microsoft, during a visit to Georgetown University, pronounced that there was no need for his company to have a Washington office. Oh ye of little faith—today the firm has “seen the light” and supports a major operation in Washington, D.C. In order to learn we must understand the context …
10 things you can do to protect the climate
Eastern EU countries complain about pipeline deal
Improved water and sanitation essential for global development
By Dr. Bjørn Lomborg There are plenty of things, which those of us lucky enough to live in the industrialised world take for granted; running water and flush toilets are among the most basic of these. 2.5 billion – almost half of the developing world – lack even a basic latrine, and 1 billion have to …
Reshuffling of ministers’ officials: The political/apolitical debate
Political turmoil led to short-lived cabinets, uncompleted economic strategies and unqualified officials
Pressure on Arab governments to act on Syria and release political prisoners
Protests planned across the Arab world, diplomatic pressure “not enough”