South Sudan on cliff-hanger as First Vice President Machar is charged with treason, terrorism

South Sudan on cliff-hanger as First Vice President Machar is charged with treason, terrorism

Edmund Yakani, a prominent civic leader in South Sudan, warned that the suspects should be presented in a competent court and not what he described as “a kangaroo court of law.” He said he hopes citizens will be able to attend court proceedings.

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Doping: Kenya risks being banned from hosting WADA-sanctioned athletics events for breach of code

Doping: Kenya risks being banned from hosting WADA-sanctioned athletics events for breach of code

In a statement WADA’s Executive Committee said it had followed recommendations from its independent Compliance Review Committee after ADAK failed to address critical requirements following an audit carried out in May last year.

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Are GMOs really safe? Geneticist says outdated rules ignore mounting health risks

Are GMOs really safe? Geneticist says outdated rules ignore mounting health risks

In studies conducted by independent academics, but even upon close scrutiny of the industry data submitted for market approval – even in relatively short-term, 90-day feeding studies – you saw biochemical changes in the blood indicative of liver and kidney dysfunction. This is with Bt corn containing just one or at most two varieties of Bt toxin.

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