Mark Engler argues the Catholic Church has made a parody of itself by criticizing nuns for ‘focusing too much on poverty and economic injustice.’
Filed in: Religion United States
United States
Page 4 of 10
Camouflaging Burkina Faso’s past
As President Blaise Compaore is granted immunity for previous crimes, Virgil Hawkins looks back at Burkina Faso’s recent turbulent history.
Filed in: Burkina Faso United States
- Virgil Hawkins
- June 15, 2012
- 2
Drone killings: a result of our animal instincts?
Or are they a mechanism that allows people to bypass a natural aversion to killing? Syed Hamad Ali investigates.
Filed in: Arms Pakistan Terrorism United States
- Syed Hamad Ali
- June 14, 2012
- 1
Diego Garcia's shameful history continues
In the week David Cameron meets his Mauritian counterpart to discuss the Chagos Islands, Virgil Hawkins sees suspicious motivations on both sides.
Filed in: Diego Garcia Human Rights Mauritius Migration Military United Kingdom United States
- Virgil Hawkins
- June 7, 2012
- 11
Why American Jews are falling out of love with Israel
Outspoken scholar Norman Finkelstein speaks to Hazel Healy about his latest book Knowing Too Much.
Filed in: Conflict Israel Palestine United States
- Hazel Healy
- June 1, 2012
- 5
US tries to halt Iran-Pakistan pipeline
It’s the people who are suffering, says Syed Hamad Ali, as Hillary Clinton and co. object to an energy deal that would benefit tens of millions.
Filed in: Iran Pakistan United States
- Syed Hamad Ali
- May 18, 2012
- 2
Death, justice and the big questions
With capital punishment debates resurfacing since the Breivik trial, Tony Mckenna argues the death penalty brutalizes not just the individual but the whole society.
Filed in: Crime Human Rights Norway United Kingdom United States
- Tony Mckenna
- May 9, 2012
- 12
First Madeleine Albright, now Prince Harry: the strange world of humanitarian awards
Felicity Arbuthnot wonders how the Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership award can be given to someone involved in the war in Afghanistan.
Filed in: Afghanistan Conflict Iraq United Kingdom United States
- Felicity Arbuthnot
- May 8, 2012
- 3
Madeleine Albright to receive America’s highest honour
The former US Secretary of State is to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to the horror of Felicity Arbuthnot.
Filed in: Conflict United States
- Felicity Arbuthnot
- May 2, 2012
- 1
Now is not the time to hate the state
Many Americans are in denial about their dependence on social spending, says Mark Engler.
Filed in: Equality United States Wealth
- Mark Engler
- May 1, 2012
- 0
BRICS challenge dollar hegemony
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa team up to resist Western financial domination, reports Lasanda Kurukulasuriya.
Filed in: Brazil China Finance India Iran Russia South Africa United States World Bank
- Lasanda Kurukulasuriya
- April 13, 2012
- 2
Didn't find it?
- Search for that which you seek
- Browse articles by theme
- … or by tag
- … or by contributor
- Browse our listing of Country Profiles
Most popular
-
Britain moves a step closer to combating caste
2013-04-2624 Mari Marcel ThekaekaraMari Marcel Thekaekara congratulates the country’s Dalit community on finally winning legal protection against discrimination.
-
Argument: Is it time to ditch the pursuit of economic growth?
2013-05-0118 HASH(0x806350678) New Internationalist EditorialArgument: Is it time to ditch the pursuit of economic growth?
-
Leave mums alone
2013-05-1010 Mari Marcel ThekaekaraAs Mother’s Day approaches in India, Mari Marcel Thekaekara reflects on how motherhood has changed along with the online communication boom.
-
The hypocrisy of sexism in India
2013-06-1410 Mari Marcel ThekaekaraAs a young student is injured for wearing the ‘wrong’ clothes, Mari Marcel Thekeakara says that women will fight on against violence.
-
Wonder and frustration: living with the animals
2013-05-289 Mari Marcel ThekaekaraMari Marcel Thekaekara’s home is on the edge of a wildlife sanctuary, which is a pleasure and a pain, as she explains.
Radio NI interviews - available in iTunesNorth American Office
2446 Bank Street, Suite 653
Ottawa, Ontario
K1V 1A8
Canada
New Internationalist reports on issues of world poverty and inequality. We focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless worldwide in the fight for global justice. More about our work
© Copyright New Internationalist 1973-2013. Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under Creative Commons.
Except where otherwise noted, images on this site are © the attributed photographer/illustrator or representative agency. Top of page
