Category: 2010

At Bolivia climate conference, leaders highlight economic models in calls for action Scientists call rise in ocean acidification “unprecedented” Senate works through long list of nominees despite Republican blocking Belgium moves toward national ban...

Banks increase effort to block financial reform as Republicans show signs of support Supreme Court overturns ban on animal cruelty in videos, citing First Amendment Advocates press Coca-Cola on destructive practices in India Conference...

Bolivia opens “people’s” summit on climate change Mexico’s shrimp industry reacts to new US regulations Lehman Brothers misled public, SEC failed in oversight, report finds Democrats push for financial regulation as Republicans remain critical...

Supreme Court hears case on religious freedom on campus The SEC lawsuit against Goldman Sachs and accountability on Wall Street Protests in Bangkok mirror deep divisions in Thai society Disclosure required for pregnancy centers...

SEC files suit, saying Goldman Sachs profited from risky housing market Obama orders end to restrictions on hospital visits for same-sex couples Immigration raids hit neighborhoods across Arizona People march in Tampa to draw...

Rescue teams arrive in Western China after earthquake displaces thousands Foreclosure rate across US hits five-year high Tax funds go to military and stimulus spending UC Berkeley backs off resolution to divest from companies...

Holder says civilian trials for 9/11 suspects still possible, Gitmo closing being planned Obama administration pushes shift of ‘war on drugs’ toward treatment Advocates call for end of discrimination to HIV positive prisoners Arizona...

Nuclear Security Summit ends in Washington with progress and further questions Officials say Washington Mutual’s irresponsible practices led to bank’s failure Israeli orders could lead to thousands of deportations from West Bank New Delhi...

In Thailand protesters killed in clashes with police as pressure mounts on prime minister Voters in Sudan head to polls as election commission extends voting period World leaders gather in Washington for nuclear security...

Supreme Court Justice Stevens, leader of liberal minority, announces retirement Sudanese go to polls in first multiparty election in over two decades Call for equity in climate change talks as negotiations enter next round...