Michelle Bachelet Expresses Concern over Violence in Colombia
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has voiced deep concern at recent events in the Colombian city of Cali, where reports indicate that, since 28 May, 14…
Academy Announces New Show Date for 2022 Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC have announced the 94th Oscars ceremony will move to Sunday, March 27, 2022. The show, which will air live on…
USDA Offers Financial Support to Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
Over the past 30 years, several major civil rights lawsuits have compensated farmers for specific acts of discrimination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) published the…
Using Nuclear Technologies to Address Plastic Pollution
NUclear TEChnology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics) is set out to assist countries in integrating nuclear and isotopic techniques to address plastic pollution. Plastic pollution is a major environmental…
IMF Calls for Transparency in Covid Spending to Combat Corruption
The corruption risks must be identified and mitigated by public institutions to help advance access to safe and effective Covid-19 vaccines. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), governments around…
Trump Faces Criminal Investigation, But He Will Go Scot-Free
Trump said there is nothing more corrupt than an investigation that is in desperate search of a crime. By Rakesh Raman Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proved time and…