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Editorial 4 years ago

Papua needs more than junior diplomacy

Indonesia has only humiliated itself in such a prestigious forum as the UNGA, because this stunt is no different from that often pulled by undemocratic states like North Korea.

Environment 4 years ago

'Alternative Nobel' awarded to environmental, community activists

The Right Livelihood Award recognises environmental and international development achievements skipped by the traditional Nobels.

Environment 4 years ago

Thunberg slams 30 years of climate 'empty words'

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg opened a youth climate summit on Tuesday by lambasting three decades of government inaction.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

From nightclub manager to traveling superhero: Meet the original Super Isoman, Agus Widanarko

Sukoharjo resident Agus Widanarko, better known as Super Isoman, has an abundance of two things: compassion and superhero costumes.

People 4 years ago

Over 100 charged with insulting king in one year of Thai protests: tally

More than 100 protesters have been charged under Thailand's royal insult laws since last July, when rallies across the kingdom began demanding reforms to the unassailable monarchy, a lawyer representing the activists and an AFP tally showed Tuesday.

People 4 years ago

Dozen Thai student activists charged with royal defamation

A dozen Thai pro-democracy student activists were charged with royal defamation and sedition on Thursday, their lawyers said, over a rally last year that demanded reforms to Thailand's unassailable monarchy.

People 4 years ago

Thousands mourn Palestinian activist who died in custody

Thousands of mourners Friday attended the funeral of Palestinian human rights activist Nizar Banat, an AFP correspondent said, a day after he died in custody following his violent arrest by Palestinian security forces.

Environment 4 years ago

'No time to waste' warns Japan climate activist

Kimiko Hirata has spent nearly half her life fighting to wean Japan off its dependence on coal, and now isn't the time to slow down, the award-winning activist warns.