Argentina farmers ask state to intervene in Monsanto soy fight
Argentine farmers are protesting and urging the government to back them in their fight with Monsanto Co over rights pertaining the company's Intacta soybeans.
Nigeria can learn from China’s experience: Media chief
Nigeria can learn from the experience China has gained in its economic reform and development, a media chief executive officer said.
Canada sells off most of its gold reserves
Canada may be one of the world's biggest gold-mining nations but it is emptying its gold reserves.
HRW says ‘Politics of Fear’ Threatens Rights
Governments are using the politics of fear to roll back human rights according to Human Rights Watch World 2016 Report.
World in Transition: Brics end with China, Enter the Ticks
There's an uncomfortable reality for fund managers and for the rest of the world. The Brics end with China.
US begins implementing visa waiver restrictions
The US government has begun to enforce a new law on restricting nationals from 38 Visa Waver countries with visa-free travel to American soil with limited exceptions.
New Norwegian Initiative to Promote Freedom of Expression and Independent Media
As part of Norway’s foreign and development policy, the Government will step up its efforts to support independent media, provide protection for people who express their opinions publicly, and improve public access to information.
South Korean Comfort Women Reject Japan’s Politically Expedient Apology, Conditional Compensation
South Korean wartime victims rejected Japan and South Korea signed landmark agreement on Monday to resolve the "comfort women" issue because they were not consulted and regard the deal as giving up women's human rights.
Norway Leads Europe on Teaching Refugees and Migrants How to Treat Women
Since 2013, Norway has been leading the way in Europe by giving refugees courses on how to treat women.
2015: The Year Of The Breach; Close To 200 Million Personal Records Exposed
Consumers all over the world are learning their personal information is not safe with businesses, health insurers, financial institutions, the government, and even the educational sphere.
China Renminbi Approved As Main World Currency – IMF
China's Renminbi now declared as main world currency, along with the U.S. dollar, the euro, the Japanese yen and the British pound, which will take effect on 1 October 2016.
U.S. Pilots Confirm: Obama Blocks 75% of Islamic State Strikes
U.S. military pilots confirm that Barack Obama blocks 75 percent of Daesh strikes because he wants zero civilian casualties, according to a leading member of Congress.
