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Former Gambian ruler Yahya Jammeh plans his return — sparking fear, hope, and a fight for justice. The government warns he’ll be arrested upon his return. But he has many allies and supporters in the West African country. Will he still dare to return? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/Continue Reading

Lawmakers Press EPA for $3B in Stalled Lead Pipe Replacement Funds

This story is a partnership between Inside Climate News, Grist and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region. A group of Illinois congressional delegates is calling for the release of $3 billion in withheld federal funding that’s meant to help replace toxic lead service lines that supply drinking water to homes acrossContinue Reading

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The recent scandal uncovered at Energoatom—where NABU’s Operation Midas revealed a serious and deeply rooted corruption scheme involving $100 million in kickbacks—is not merely a dramatic headline. It is a warning signal that Ukraine’s energy sector remains captive to a Soviet-style model of centralized control, endemic “kick-backs” and rent-seeking, ratherContinue Reading

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Exclusives One long-term strategy could stop Russia’s glide bombs—but demands a painful choice. As many as 5,000 Russian glide bombs rain down on Ukraine every month. How can the Ukrainians slow the lethal rain? Ukraine’s quick fix for Energoatom scandal may gut critical reforms. How the government responds will determineContinue Reading

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Jawhar Ben Mbarek’s sister said his health had ‘severely deteriorated’ and a ‘dangerous toxin’ was detected in his body., Jawhar Ben Mbarek’s sister said his health had ‘severely deteriorated’ and a ‘dangerous toxin’ was detected in his body. Jailed Tunisian opposition figure Jawhar Ben Mbarek has been hospitalised due toContinue Reading