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IMF Chief Warns of Financial Disaster Driven by Inequality

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 13:01

Washington DC - IMF Head Kristalina Georgieva warns of a return of the Great Depression driven by inequality and financial sector instability in a speech delivered at the Peterson Institute of International Economics.

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DEDICATION OF THE FRENCH YELLOW VESTS TO THE UPRISEN PEOPLE OF THE WORLD

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/12/2019 - 07:00

We, Yellow Vests of All France, speak out to all the peoples in revolt! On the occasion of the first anniversary of our movement on November 16th & 17th, we dedicate our celebration to all the popular risings in the world.A year ago, we, Yellow Vests, rose up for social justice, fiscal justice, ecological justice, direct democracy, freedom and dignity, in order to become masters of our future.A year later, numerous uprisings are taking place everywhere around the world, in Chile, Iraq, Catalonia, Lebanon, Hong Kong, Algeria, Ecuador, Sudan, Colombia, Hait

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Congress Votes on Corporate Transparency Act

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 15:22

Washington DC - The House of Representatives scheduled a vote for 5:15 PM EST on the Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (H.R. 2513). The bill reveals the true owners of "anonymous" shell companies to law enforcement."This legislation helps us stop human traffickers and corrupt public officials and protects development aid,” said Eric LeCompte, a United Nations finance expert and the Executive Director of the religious development group Jubilee USA. LeCompte's organization generated thousands of messages to Congress in support of the bill.

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IMF/World Bank 75th anniv Fall Meetings draw climate protesters

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 17:50

On the 18th of October, at least three different groups of protesters descended on the Fall Meetings of the IMF and World Bank. The largest was a climate protest, demanding that the IMF, World Bank, and IFC entirely stop funding coal, oil, and gas.

Video: rally at Murrow Park,march on IFC and IMF entry checkpoint 3 min

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Protesters at the IMF's re-entry checkpoint after a looong IMF/World Bank lunch

Protesters march on Brazilian Consulate for Indigenous land, against Bolsonaro's fires

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 16:25

On the 5th of September, protesters gathered at the White House, then marched on the Consulate of Brazil. The march carried mock matchbooks depicting Trump, Bolsonaro, and major agrobusinesses, condemning their role in the ongoing arson of the Amazon rainforest.

HD Video-mock flames and matchbooks lead the march 2 min 29 seconds

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Demonstrators Gather at Brazilian Embassy to Mourn, Protest Amazon Fires (Video)

Submitted by a l c h y m e d i a on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 00:05

YouTube Link

From Extinction Rebellion DC:

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The Shortwave Report 04/05/19 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 20:14

Dear Radio Friend,     This week's show features stories from NHK World Radio Japan, Radio Havana Cuba, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and Sputnik Radiohttp://www.outfarpress.com/swr190405.mp3        From JAPAN- The Japanese government is drawing up long-term strategies to cut greenhouse gas emissions before June. 4 Japanese motorcycle manufacturers are pursuing unified standards for electric models.

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Puerto Rico Debt Advisors Subject to Conflict Disclosure

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 11:57

Washington DC - After an investigation into potential conflicts of interest in Puerto Rico's debt restructuring, the island's oversight board notes it will increase disclosure requirements for advisors. The investigation began in response to a debt consultant whose affiliate company holds Puerto Rico debt."It's critical that any groups who are hired to advise on Puerto Rico's debt crisis disclose if they also own debt or have a conflict of interest," noted Jubilee USA Executive Director Eric LeCompte.

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The Shortwave Report 02/15/19 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 19:23

Dear Radio Friend,     This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, Sputnik Radio, and Radio Havana Cuba.http://www.outfarpress.com/swr190215.mp3        From GERMANY- In Spain, Parliament rejected Prime Minister Sanchez's budget, which will likely lead to a new election. The right-wing in the country is growing in numbers and strength and held a large rally in Madrid.

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The Shortwave Report 12/14/18 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 19:25

Dear Radio Friend,     This week's show features stories from NHK Japan, Radio Havana Cuba, Spanish National Radio, and Sputnik Radio.    http://www.outfarpress.com/swr181214.mp3        From JAPAN- Several reports from the UN Climate Change Conference, COP 24- there was an event showcasing municipalities taking actions beyond that of their central governments, protests against the US representation at the conference, and the UN Secretary General urged progress in i

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