Pope Francis says trickle-down economics do not help the poor, in a wide-ranging interview with Italian daily La Stampa. Pope Francis has rejected accusations from rightwing Americans that his teaching is Marxist, defending his criticisms of the capitalist system and urging more attention be given to the poor in a wide-ranging interview published today. [...]
Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of several Ukrainian cities in protest at Kievâs decision to suspend the EU trade agreement. A major rally for Euro integration with sporadic clashes is taking place in Kiev. Ukrainian police had to use teargas after a group of protesters tried storming government buildings in Kiev. [...]
The second planned march against agricultural giant Monsanto takes place around the world this weekend. The protesters are rallying against the company's use of genetically modified organisms and trying to raise awareness about its corporate practices. [...]
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