Close relative of SARS-CoV-2 virus found in bats in Laos
Three bat species had viruses that are more than 95% identical with the one that causes COVID-19, a study found. This further boosts the argument that the SARS-CoV-2 virus had a natural origin
Lawyers urge ICC to probe Saudi-led coalition’s war crimes in Yemen & other stories
Today we look at the latest efforts to prosecute war crimes committed in Yemen at the ICC, the withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan & more
Haitians denounce US and UN support for Moïse regime and other stories
Today we take a look at the recent demonstration outside the US embassy in Haiti, the illegal detention of five Palestinian children by Israeli forces, new research documenting the planned use of lethal force in Myanmar and the mobilizations by airline workers in Thailand
Suu Kyi faces additional charges amid brutal crackdown on protests and other stories
In today’s episode we take a look at the additional charges imposed against Aung San Suu Kyi, police crackdown on a pro-democracy protest in Bangkok, recent developments surrounding the 2015 nuclear deal, and the ongoing protests in Haiti
Under the cover of the pandemic, states cracked down even harder
Despite promises to focus all efforts towards combating the pandemic, many states used the pretext of the lockdown to intensify repression of people’s movements and dissenting voices
- US elected officials and labor leaders join international call to take Cuba off US’s State Sponsors of Terrorism list
- Venezuela passes a law targeting those who support sanctions on Venezuela
- Pakistan launches fresh attempts to suppress main opposition party
- People across US mobilize in solidarity with South Koreans calling for resignation of President Yoon
- Pakistan’s community health workers form first national union
