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08 December 2023, 08:15
The Spanish paper El Pais reports that the US quietly withdrew two staff workers at the request of Spain's government.
08 December 2023, 08:15
US announces flight drills, stresses 'unwavering support' for Guyana's sovereignty amid growing border tensions.
08 December 2023, 08:15
UNICEF tells Al Jazeera that the lack of basic necessities is threatening lives of thousands in Gaza.
08 December 2023, 08:15
Some military analysts have compared the Israeli bombardment of Gaza with bombing campaigns from World War II.
08 December 2023, 08:15
Johnson says at public inquiry that perceptions of the 'Partygate' scandal were 'a million miles from reality'.
08 December 2023, 08:15
US slaps sanctions on 13 people and entities allegedly involved in efforts to direct funds to the Iran-backed group.
08 December 2023, 08:15
Martin Griffiths says the Kerem Shalom crossing may be opening 'soon' to facilitate aid deliveries to Gaza.
08 December 2023, 08:15

BANGKOK, Thailand, Dec 08 (IPS) - As the world commemorates the 75th anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ( on Human Rights Day December 10), we turn the spotlight on a glaring contradiction the world is experiencing from a harmful industry. Despite causing 8 million annual deaths and a myriad of diseases, the tobacco industry has enjoyed six decades of the legal right to manufacture and sell its harmful products.

Read the full story, “Harmful Industry Blowing Smoke on Human Rights”, on globalissues.org

07 December 2023, 08:15
Preview Russia’s monthly revenues from oil exports are reportedly higher than before the start of the military operation in Ukraine
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07 December 2023, 08:15
Preview The latest Eurobarometer survey reflects growing pessimism across the EU as the cost-of-living crisis worsens
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