Day: June 13, 2009

Australians demand climate action

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The National Climate Emergency Rallies called on Australia to take the lead at the UN environment summit in December in Copenhagen.  Activists also want an end to Australia’s dependence on cheap and plentiful supplies of coal. It is one of the world’s worst per capita emitters of greenhouse gases. Protesters were urged to wear red to … Read more

Madonna wins adoption appeal in Malawi

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During the 90-minute court session, he said Madonna was financially stable and could care for three-year-old Chifundo James, whose name translates as “Mercy”. “We therefore grant adoption,” he added. According to the judge, the court had taken the child’s best interest as paramount consideration when granting the adoption. The application had been met by fierce … Read more