International – Page 129

Islamic leaders call for fast action on climate change

August 19, 2015 By Juan Lopez

Islamic leaders called for rapid transition from a world economic order based on fossil fuel to one powered by renewable energy.

Dominicans speak out for Dominicans of Haitian descent

August 14, 2015 By Emile Schepers And Estevan Bassett-Nembhard

The friction between Dominicans and Haitians is rooted in a complicated mutual history, in which the U.S. has been a factor.

L’Humanité: France should offer asylum to Snowden and Assange

August 12, 2015 By Bruno Odent

A basic gesture of solidarity is indispensable in respect of whistleblowers Edward Snowden and Julian Assange.

Dissident journalists persecuted in Mexico

August 10, 2015 By Emile Schepers

Ruben Espinosa was evidently on a special list because of his photojournalism activities, including the investigation of a previous murder of a journalist.

Ending Cuban blockade could improve U.S. health

August 10, 2015 By Larry Rubin

If the current thaw in U.S.-Cuban relations leads to lifting the decades-long blockade, we will have access to life-saving drugs and vaccines now banned in the U.S.