Hurricane Sandy's Caribbean trip — devastation in Haiti and Cuba

As the world concentrates on the latest devastation in the US, Sandy has already done some serious damage to other countries, including Haiti and Cuba. Sandy took the lives of 54 people in Haiti and 11 in Cuba.

While in the Caribbean area, Hurricane Sandy also killed two people in the Bahamas, two in the Dominican Republic, one in Jamaica and one in Puerto Rico. 

Total death toll in the Caribbean is 71, with tens of thousands made homeless and little money available to rebuild.

Haiti is taking it especially hard. Just as they try to recover from one natural disaster, along comes another. With 54 people dead and and more than 200,000 homeless, Port au Prince is reeling from Sandy's devastating touch... read more and watch videos.

WikiLeaks releases Pentagon prison 'Detainee Policies'

Dubbed the "Detainee Policies", WikiLeaks has released over 100 classified documents which detail the Department of Defense procedures for running infamous prisons, including Guantanamo Bay, Abu Ghraib, Camp Bucca and European US Army Prison facilities.

Directives and manuals which are part of the US military's policy for treatment of terror suspects and other detainees will be released chronologically over the following month, according to a statement by WikiLeaks.

The first batch released by WikiLeaks is the 2002 Camp Delta (Guantanamo Bay) Standing Operating Procedure manuals... read more.

Tens of thousands march in the streets of Madrid, Spain

Angered by the latest austerity measures and budget cuts, and calling for the Spanish government to resign, thousands thronged the streets of Madrid on Saturday.

Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched on Spain's parliament in Madrid on Saturday evening, accompanied by a massive police escort, and closely guarded by officers with dog teams and in full riot gear and many police vans... read more and watch videos.

Final third-party candidate debate to be broadcast live

It's down to Libertarian Party candidate, Governor Gary Johnson and Green Party's Jill Stein to debate live in the second and final third-party debate on October 30.

Digital Journal reported on the first lively debate between the four third-party candidates, including a full video of the event. The event was watched by tens of thousands worldwide, as Larry King moderated the debate in Chicago.

As the mainstream media and political establishment shun them, and concentrate only on US President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, the top third-party candidates got a chance to air their views and present their platform to the country, shortly prior to the election on November 6... read more.

LA City Council unanimously endorses 'Yes on 37' for GMO labeling

Citing concerns over pesticides and contamination of organic fields, the Los Angeles City Council has unanimously endorsed Proposition 37, the California ballot initiative for labeling of genetically modified food.

Supporters rallied in front of the Los Angeles City Hall on Wednesday, as the LA City Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting Proposition 37, the California Right to Know ballot measure that would call for labeling of genetically engineered foods in California.

This measure would allow California to join 61 countries where labeling of genetically modified food is mandatory. It would also ensure that foods containing GMOs or genetically engineered ingredients will be prohibited from being marketed as "natural." ... read more.

Ecuador 'gravely concerned' about health of Assange

Julian Assange has been holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy since June, has been granted political asylum by Ecuador, but the UK will not grant him safe passage to leave the country. Now his health is suffering.

After losing his appeal against extradition to Sweden for questioning on alleged sex-related charges, Assange entered the Ecuadorian embassy in London, seeking political asylum in that country. It was feared that should he be extradited to Sweden for questioning, he would then be sent on to the US on charges of espionage, over the release of sensitive diplomatic cables which have both angered and embarrassed the US government... read more.

US election: The third-party candidate debates in full (video)

With a blackout from the mainstream media and the US political elite on the alternative candidates, most of the news these days is focused on the circus debates of Romney and Obama. Here is what the third-party candidates have to say on the issues.

Organized by the Free and Equal Elections Foundation with moderator, Christina Tobin, and hosted by multi-award winning broadcast journalist Larry King, candidates from the Constitution, Green, Justice and Libertarian parties sounded off on the issues facing American voters. The audience was allowed to participate in the lively debates... read more and watch debates.

Bill Maher on Prop 37, GMOs, Monsanto, Just Label It

Political comedian, Bill Maher discusses GMOs and Proposition 37 with Gary Hirshberg of Just Label it, on "Real Time with Bill Maher."

Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/335222

Indian farmers protest Monsanto GM corn field trial in Haryana

Carrying banners and placards featuring monster corn, farmers protested outside the Regional Research Station where open air GM corn trials are being run.

Monsanto, the American multinational seed giant, has been running open field trials of its herbicide tolerant GM corn variety in the Regional Research station of Choudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCHAU) at Kurukshetra.

Since the field trials on GM food crops like GM corn started in the public sector research stations, public opposition has grown... read more.

Malala recovering and in a stable condition in the UK (video)

Malala Yousufzai, shot by the Taliban in Pakistan over her views on education for girls, is recovering from her ordeal, has regained consciousness and is in a stable condition in hospital in the UK.

15-year-old Malala Yousufzai has received worldwide attention for her efforts to promote the education of girls in Pakistan... read more and watch video about Malala from 2009.