BBC: Standoff as Italy stops male migrants from disembarking rescue ship

Thousands of demonstrators have protested around the country with blockades in Belgrade and other cities to oppose new legislation on property expropriation and referendums that they contend favor private companies over citizens and the environment. […]

Obsession with debt reduction has been disastrous and arguments against a borrow-to-invest approach no longer pass muster Read here  

Investigate Europe’s findings show that Europe subsidises its fossil fuel sectors by more than €137 billion per year. Yet, thanks to loopholes that allow for vague definitions and a lack of clear oversight, many countries […]