The Stream

Peru's Supreme Criminal Court cleared the Colina Group paramilitary of crimes against humanity. Victims' are appealing the case. What does it mean for Peru?

Beijing’s mayor resigns amid major flooding, simulation of Fukushima radiation spread.

Could a small financial transaction tax or Robin Hood Tax on Wall Street help save Main Street?

Greek Olympic athlete expelled for tweet, campaign to help Aurora shooting victim

Despite major safety concerns, why is Japan restarting its nuclear reactors?

Despite major safety concerns, why is Japan restarting its nuclear reactors?

July 24, 2012 - Russian man sews lips in protest, Sudanese blogger still detained

We look at the applicability of Portugal's successful drug decriminalisation programme in the US.

Uganda's gay community is fighting for equal rights but the government is cracking down. We speak to leading activist Frank Mugisha.

80 per cent of global tobacco consumption will be in the developing world by 2030. Are tobacco companies or local governments responsible?

What is the political future for the Maldives? We'll speak to former President Mohamed Nasheed and a current minister for human rights.

We look at unrest in Qatif, Saudi Arabia, as Shia protests continue to escalate.

African American women are dumping harsh chemicals and embracing their natural hair. Could this movement upend Eurocentric ideals of beauty forever?

#US military #suicides average nearly 1 a day this year. What causes increased military suicides?

US military suicides are at the highest rate since the U.S. invaded Afghanistan more than a decade ago, averaging nearly one per day this year. We discuss the causes behind the rising numbers.