Manuel Alfredo Martí is founder and leader of the Vegetarian Union of Argentina (UVA). Manuel kindly agreed to be interviewed for 'IVU Online News' as part of our series of interviews with leaders of vegetarian organizations. What made you decide...

One of the comments often aimed at those such as myself, who write about famous vegetarians of the past--and how many of them were paragons of virtue who practiced non-violence and compassion--is the following: " But wasn't Hitler a vegetarian?'...

Dogs bark and whine behind high chain-link fences, some of them gnawing the wire so hard they bleed at the mouths while cats packed into crowded cages cower in fear if anyone approaches. This isn't a pet store -- it's...

VEGANS and teetotallers are to be given the same protection against discrimination as religious groups, under legislation championed by Harriet Harman, the equalities minister. Members of cults and "new religions" such as Scientology, whose supporters include the film stars Tom...

Mag. Felix Hnat is president of Vegan Society Austria www.vegan.atHe kindly agreed to be interviewed for IVU Online News. What made you decide to become a vegetarian? When did that happen? How old were you at the time? I became...

Professor P K Jain is a member of the IVU International Council, an IVU Fellow and an IVU Patron. Hi, P.K. What made you decide to become a vegetarian? When did that happen? How old were you at the time?...

The 39th IVU World Vegetarian Congress will be held in Indonesia this October: 1-6 Oct in Jakarta with an optional three days, 7-9 Oct, in Bali. Congress organisers would like you to be aware of the following updates: We will...

One group which has stepped up to the task and stands out in the area of food relief is Food for Life Global (FFLG) - the emergency coordination division and Headquarters for Food for Life, the world's largest vegan food...

Italian state TV has suspended a cooking show host who shocked the nation by saying cat stew is a Tuscan delicacy he swears he has enjoyed many times. RAI TV confirmed on Wednesday that it had suspended Beppe Bigazzi,...

For the government of Sweden, having 237 wolves in the entire nation is a few too many. The wolves were nearly made extinct by hunting in Scandinavia until the activity was banned in the mid 60s. But now, after 45...

Mercy For Animals teamed up with Compassionate Action for Animals to launch VegGuide.org, a guide which currently lists over 9000 vegetarian-friendly grocers and restaurants worldwide.The site's goal is to "provide a tool that helps make it easier to live a...

In anticipation of World Peace Day, held on January 1st, Pope Benedict XVI has issued a statement connecting world peace with preserving the environment. In response, Bruce Friedrich, Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs for PETA, penned a letter...

Earlier this month Paul McCartney spoke at the European Parliament's hearing on Global Warming and Food Policy where he promoted his Meat Free Monday campaign. After the hearing McCartney signed a joint statement with European Parliament Vice President Edward McMillan-Scott...

London has been named the most vegetarian city in the world. PETA gave London the honors because of the city's abundant vegetarian restaurants and meatless ethnic cuisine. Additionally vegetarians who visit London will find that grocery stores clearly label vegan...

Paul McCartney spoke at the European Parliament's hearing on Global Warming and Food Policy promoting his Meat Free Mondays campaign which encourages people to try one meatless day per week. McCartney, a long time vegetarian, believes that "less meat equal...

India's Environment Minister suggests the world adopt vegetarianism if it is to tackle the greenhouse emission problem, writes Matt Wade in Delhi. AS THE international community struggles to come up with a climate change deal, India's Environment Minister, Jairam...

Editor's note: A victory for the elephants! All elephants living in Indian zoos and circuses will be moved to wildlife parks and game sanctuaries where the animals can graze more freely, officials said Friday. The decision affects around 140 elephants...

VegSource Note: The wealthiest in Ancient Egypt ate the richest food. In a way, they foreshadowed today's culture, except that now even the poorest can eat like a Pharoah. As John McDougall MD often says, we eat like kings and...

November is National Vegan Month. This is a month for celebrating choice. Whether you are a carnivore, flexitarian, vegetarian or full-fledged vegan, take the opportunity this month to learn more about this animal-friendly lifestyle and what it means for your...

To cut global warming, Swedes study plates STOCKHOLM -- Shopping for oatmeal, Helena Bergstrom, 37, admitted that she was flummoxed by the label on the blue box reading, "Climate declared: .87 kg CO2 per kg of product." "Right now, I...