World to ten News
The OneWorld Newsroom collects the latest human rights and development stories from grassroots groups, major NGOs and international media sources. Each day, our dedicated editorial team highlights the pick of the action, getting to the heart of what living on our planet means for the majority of the world's people.
Malaysian repression of reform activists condemned
Malaysian authorities are arbitrarily arresting and detaining scores of peaceful electoral reform protesters in the worse repression of free speech and freedom of assembly in recent years, says an international rights organisation. from Amnesty International on Jul 1, 2011. UN names new biosphere reserves
The UN has added 18 new sites to its global list of biosphere reserves, bringing the total to 581 in 114 countries. from ENS on Jul 1, 2011. Glyphosate and GM crops warning
The widespread and increasingly intensive use of glyphosate in association with the use of genetically modified crops poses further risks to the environment and human health, says a new report. from Greenpeace on Jul 1, 2011. Call to back UK Bribery Act with resources
The UK Bribery Act could help curb corruption and end poverty around the world - if the government provides resources to enforce it, says an anti-corruption group. from Global Witness on Jul 1, 2011. India increasing requests to Google to block critical content
Indian government requests to Google to block content criticising politicians or officials increased by 123 per cent in the second half of 2010. from OWSA on Jun 30, 2011. Ethiopia accuses jailed journalists of terrorism plot
The Ethiopian government has publicly accused an editor and a columnist of involvement in a terrorism plot, according to news reports and local journalists. from CPJ on Jun 30, 2011. Use new EU tax for poverty and climate, says charity
The European Commission's proposed financial transaction tax to fund its next long-term budget should be used to tackle poverty and climate change, says an international development group. from Oxfam on Jun 30, 2011. US beach pollution rises again
Polluted stormwater runoff and sewage overflows carrying oil, and human and animal waste fouled beaches around the US in 2010, causing the second-highest number of closing and advisory days in more than two decades. from ENS on Jun 30, 2011.
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