Ben Cowles
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World
Sea Watch 3 refugee rescue ship detained in Italy again for ‘saving too many lives’
March 23, 2021“Again, we are accused of having rescued too many people,” Sea Watch said on social media today.
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News
At least 15 refugees dead in Mediterranean shipwreck
March 2, 2021Meanwhile, 363 who were rescued this weekend by the crew of an NGO rescue ship still wait for Italy or Malta to allow them to come ashore.
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NGO refugee rescue ship left waiting on European help that never came
February 22, 2021Sea Watch 3 finally released after being held for seven months for ‘absurd’ reasons.
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Environment
Indigenous warriors evict mining corporation from their land
August 24, 2020The Indigenous people of two tribes in the Australian state of Queensland protected their homes today by blocking a multinational mining corporation from tearing up their land.
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World
Interview: Somali captive exposes conditions in bogus “refugee camp”
March 10, 2020"Please, whatever you print, don’t mention my name. I beg you. They will kill me."
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News
Venezuelan gov’t threatens early elections to unseat coup leaders
February 7, 2019Constituent Assembly President Diosdado Cabello said: “We have no doubt that imperialism governs the Venezuelan right wing.”
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World
A million Communists rally in India pledging to oust Modi
February 5, 2019Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground was turned into a sea of red.
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U.S.
LGBTQ asylum-seekers first from refugee caravan to reach border
November 16, 2018They had to break away from the main group because of homophobic harassment from other migrants within the caravan.
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