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Political Violence Grips Egypt From All Sides
- Inter Press Service
CAIRO, Feb 17 (IPS) - Since the second anniversary of the uprising that ended the Mubarak regime, Egypt has witnessed a spate of political violence. Egypt's opposition led by the high-profile National Salvation Front (NSF) blames President Mohamed Morsi for the bloodshed, but many blame the NSF and its leaders.
Argentine Rights Violators under "House Arrest" Stroll the Streets
- Inter Press Service
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 16 (IPS) - In spite of repeated violations of house arrest by people convicted of crimes against humanity during Argentina's dictatorship, some activists remain in favour of this lenient alternative to prison, but they want better oversight by the courts.
Climate Rally Draws "Line in the Sand" on Canadian Pipeline
- Inter Press Service
UXBRIDGE, Canada, Feb 16 (IPS) - The largest climate rally in U.S. history is expected Sunday in Washington DC with the aim of pressuring President Barack Obama to reject the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline.
Yemen’s Youth Denied the Revolutionary Change
- Inter Press Service
SANA'A, Feb 16 (IPS) - This week in Sana'a thousands of Yemenis – mostly youth - crowded the highway near the landmark ‘Change Square' to celebrate the second anniversary of the revolution. Adjacent to the university, this was the site of a tented encampment that drew tens of thousands of demonstrators throughout 2011.
Climate Change Added to U.S. Government “High Risk” List
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb 15 (IPS) - For the first time, a U.S. government auditor has added climate change to a list of issues that pose the greatest financial risk to the government and country. It is also warning that Washington is markedly unprepared to deal with the scope of the problem.
Brazilian Ethanol in the Slow Lane to Global Market
- Inter Press Service
RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 15 (IPS) - Following a promising start, Brazil's dream of positioning ethanol in the global market on an equal standing with petroleum-based fuels is hindered by new and old challenges.
Tenants in Spain Win First Battle against Evictions
- Inter Press Service
MALAGA, Spain, Feb 15 (IPS) - Public outcry against evictions this week led Spain's parliament to accept a popular initiative against mortgage-related evictions for unpaid debts, which in the past seven days have led to four suicides.
Q&A: "Only the Pope's Name Will Change"
- Inter Press Service
RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 15 (IPS) - The only difference the resignation of Benedict XVI as head of the Catholic Church will make in Brazil will be the name changes needed on posters advertising his coming to this city in July for World Youth Day, jokes Frei Betto.
Q&A: Venerable Sierra Club Gets Radical on Tar Sands
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Feb 15 (IPS) - The term "civil disobedience" takes its roots from an 1849 essay by U.S. poet, philosopher and environmentalist, Henry David Thoreau, originally entitled "Resistance to Civil Government".
Crisis Group Urges Comprehensive Talks to End Sudan Conflicts
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb 15 (IPS) - Amidst ongoing violence and continuing humanitarian emergencies in Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile states, the International Crisis Group (ICG) called Thursday for a comprehensive solution to Sudan's many regional conflicts.
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