Global IssuesCalls For Angola To Investigate Abuse Of Congolese Migrants
Monday, May 21, 2012
The Angolan government is being urged to carry out a thorough and independent investigation into allegations of sexual and physical abuse by its security forces against Congolese migrants.
Bangladesh Set To Take The Reins At Rio+20
Monday, May 21, 2012
Experts believe that the upcoming United Nations Earth Summit, Rio+ 20, scheduled to take place in Brazil from Jun.20-22, could be a real opportunity for Bangladesh to negotiate a road to sustainable development.
Helping Victims Of Post-Election Crisis Obtain Justice In Côte D'ivoire
Monday, May 21, 2012
Thousands of people suffered rape, torture and other violence during the post- electoral crisis in Côte d'Ivoire beginning in December 2010. But many survivors of rights violations have been afraid to seek justice for fear of reprisals by the perpetrators. An initiative by the International Federation of Human Rights aims to support 75 such victims as they bring their cases to court.
Opposition To Iranian Nuclear Arms Widespread: Global Poll
Monday, May 21, 2012
Opposition to Iran's possible acquisition of nuclear weapons is widespread, although support for taking military action to prevent it appears to have fallen in several key countries over the past two years, according to a new poll of public opinion in 21 countries released here Friday by the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project.
Kazakhstan: Astana Touts Caspian Port as NDN Hub
Monday, May 21, 2012
(IPS/EurasiaNet) - The United States and Kazakhstan are exploring the idea of expanding the amount of military cargo passing through Kazakhstan into and out of Afghanistan. The focal point of the discussions is the Caspian port city of Aktau.
Can 'blue Forests' Mitigate Climate Change?
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Fifty-five percent of global atmospheric carbon captured by living organisms happens in the ocean.
Parliamentarians Track Progress On Reproductive Rights
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Have women around the world become more empowered in their reproductive health and rights over the past 18 years? This is one of the questions that some 300 parliamentarians from around the world will be examining when they meet in Istanbul, Turkey, this week for the Fifth International Parliamentarians’ Conference on the Implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) programme of action.
Poverty Fuels Clashes In Lebanon
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Age-old battlegrounds in Lebanon’s northern city of Tripoli have descended into violence once again. While the events are highly disturbing they are not necessarily surprising for Lebanon’s residents, who have grown accustomed to violent clashes along the impoverished sectarian divides in the city.
Jakarta Poaches On Farmland Waters
Friday, May 18, 2012
The 18,000 litres of clean water that Jakarta consumes per second are expected to hit 26,000 litres by 2015. The solution? A 54-km stretch of toll road cut through prime paddy land to access the water resources of this salubrious hill district.
Jakarta Poaches On Farmland Waters
Friday, May 18, 2012
The 18,000 litres of clean water that Jakarta consumes per second are expected to hit 26,000 litres by 2015. The solution? A 54-km stretch of toll road cut through prime paddy land to access the water resources of this salubrious hill district.
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