In November, the world's first global citizens' assembly—made up of 100 people chosen by lottery from around the world—declared its recommended responses to the climate crisis at the UN climate conference COP26. Among ...
Environment
Dec 8, 2021
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An open letter from 24 scientists published in Nature last month calls on governments to draft a new Geneva Convention dedicated to protecting the environment during armed conflict.
Environment
Aug 12, 2019
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An informal people's tribunal headed by five professional international judges Tuesday accused US seeds firm Monsanto of harming the environment and possible "ecocide".
Biotechnology
Apr 18, 2017
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Global activists Friday launched a people's tribunal, accusing giant US seeds firm Monsanto of violating human rights and committing the crime of "ecocide", by posing a "major threat" to the environment.
Biotechnology
Oct 14, 2016
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Finnish telecoms company Nokia expects a sales boost this year after agreeing to expand its licensing agreement with Samsung.
Business
Jul 13, 2016
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US tax authorities are asking Facebook to turn over documents for an investigation into the social networking giant's dealings with its Irish subsidiary, court documents show.
Business
Jul 7, 2016
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Audio technology veteran Bose Corporation and Beats Electronics on Friday called a ceasefire in a lawsuit over patented technology for canceling noise in earphones.
Business
Oct 10, 2014
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A Japanese whaling fleet left port Saturday under tight security, marking the first hunt since the UN's top court last month ordered Tokyo to stop killing whales in the Antarctic.
Ecology
Apr 25, 2014
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The science journal Nature reported claims on Monday that Romania's Prime Minister Victor Ponta had plagiarised large parts of his 2003 PhD thesis which he denied, hinting at a political plot against him.
Other
Jun 18, 2012
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(AP) -- When it comes to grabbing a bite to eat, the international space station is living up to its first name.
Space Exploration
Sep 5, 2009
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