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Israel Divestment Campaigns Gain Momentum in U.S.
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jul 06 (IPS) - A resolution at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to divest from three corporations which provide equipment used to maintain Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands failed by a mere two votes on Thursday.
New U.S.-Pakistani Supply Accord Seen as Tenuous
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jul 06 (IPS) - As NATO supply convoys began crossing from Pakistan into Afghanistan for the first time in more than seven months Thursday, analysts here warned that the reopening of the key route does not necessarily signal a new dawn in the fraught relations between Washington and Islamabad.
Kenyan nurses suffer after self-diagnosis
- Inter Press Service
After Rio+ 20, the Path Ahead
- Inter Press Service
, Jul 06 (IPS) - Two weeks after the United Nations conference on sustainable development in Rio de Janeiro has left many lukewarm, activists, government representatives and U.N. officials are looking forward to setting new goals for the future.
Americas Team Avoids Paraguayan Rights Groups
- Inter Press Service
ASUNCIÓN, Jul 06 (IPS) - Paraguyan rights groups are disappointed at being denied access to a delegation of the Organisation of American States (OAS) sent in this week to discover the facts behind the impeachment and removal of President Fernando Lugo on Jun. 22.
"No Future We Want Without the Ocean We Need"
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 06 (IPS) - When South Korea, one of Asia's rising economic powerhouses, decided to host the international exhibition Expo 2012 in the coastal town of Yeosu, it picked a theme high on the agenda of the just-concluded Rio+20 summit on sustainable development: the living ocean.
South Africa’s National Health Insurance Sites Underfunded
- Inter Press Service
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Jul 06 (IPS) - Experts say that underfunded pilot universal healthcare sites to be set up by South Africa as part of its proposed national health insurance may be doomed to fail as debate rages about how the move to more equitable healthcare will be funded.
Poorly Lit Neighbourhoods in the Philippines Bottle up Light
- Inter Press Service
, Jul 06 (IPS) - UNITED NATIONS, July 6 — A new initiative in the Philippines has inspired communities to brighten up their neighbourhoods turning empty bottles into solar powered light bulbs.
Paraguay’s Isolation Grows
- Inter Press Service
, Jul 06 (IPS) - ASUNCIÓN, Jul 5 2012 (IPS) - Paraguay’s isolation, following the impeachment and ouster of President Fernando Lugo 11 days ago, has grown thanks to slender recognition for the new government and souring diplomatic relations with the neighbours.
Concerns over Poll Preparations in Angola
- Inter Press Service
JOHANNESBURG, Jul 06 (IPS) - Preparations for Angola’s second peacetime polls scheduled for August are being overshadowed by allegations of electoral fraud, state media bias and growing concerns about a violent crackdown on activists and protestors.
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