Presidential polls: Sangma defiant, NDA undecided
NCP leader PA Sangma today said that he is still in the race for the presidency and has sought the support of TMC chief Mamata Banerjee for his candidature.www.timesofindia.com
Carnival of Dirt hits London
A 30-strong global coalition of activist groups unite as the Carnival of Dirt arrives in London, the world’s centre for commodities, metal and oil trading, and base for many of the world's mining and extraction corporations.
from Carnival of Dirt on Jun 15, 2012.
From the editors
Money-laundering accusations follow Central Asian scandal
Urgent action is needed to address the ease with which the UK and other major economies are used to launder the proceeds of corruption, tax evasion and other crimes, says a new report.
from Global Witness on Jun 17, 2012.
UN Watercourses Convention on verge of ratification
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A global agreement to protect rivers, aquifers and lakes shared between nations, as well as prevent 'water wars' moved a step closer to coming into effect, it was announced in Rio de Janeiro today.
from WWF on Jun 15, 2012.
