News stories by Thalif Deen_2

  1. World Military Spending Rises to a Hefty $2.0 Trillion Despite UN Pleas for Cutbacks

    - Inter Press Service

    UNITED NATIONS, Apr 26 (IPS) - The United Nations-- which is desperately seeking funds to help developing nations battling a staggering array of socio-economic problems, including extreme poverty, hunger, economic inequalities and environmental hazards-- has continued to be one of the strongest advocates of disarmament.

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