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Peru — Megadiverse, and Biodiversity-Aware
- Inter Press Service
One of every two Peruvians knows what 'biodiversity' means, and most would stop buying products that are not socially or environmentally responsible, according to an international survey that for the first time included this megadiverse South American country.
Grim News for Caribbean Economies
- Inter Press Service
For yet another occasion, it was not the good news Caribbean leaders wanted to hear.
Will Rio+20 Spark a Green Revolution?
- Inter Press Service
Think of Rio+20 as the hothouse to grow the green ideas and values humanity needs to thrive in the 21st century.
OP-ED: The Paradox of Losing Life While Giving Life in Africa
- Inter Press Service
Three years ago, the African Union began a continent-wide campaign to reduce the number of women who die when pregnant or giving birth.
Colombia and Venezuela - Joining Forces
- Inter Press Service
When 12 Colombian soldiers were killed by FARC insurgents a stone's throw away from the northern border with Venezuela, the consequences included military cooperation that reinforces the political, diplomatic and trade-related links that have developed over the past two years between Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez.
U.S. Hard Line in Failed Iran Talks Driven by Israel
- Inter Press Service
Negotiations between Iran and the United States and other members of the P5+1 group in Baghdad ended in fundamental disagreement Thursday over the position of the P5+1 offering no relief from sanctions against Iran.
Report Exposes Holes in Taiwan’s Human Rights Record
- Inter Press Service
Earlier this week a coalition of rights organisations issued a ‘shadow report’ on Taiwan’s compliance with two international human rights covenants, which it incorporated into domestic law in 2009, probing the country’s track record on human rights.
Student Protests Energise Mexico’s Election Campaign
- Inter Press Service
The 'Occupy' movement has spread to Mexico, where thousands of university students have taken to the streets, bringing fresh air to a superficial and flat election campaign and forcing political parties to pay attention to a long-ignored segment of the population.
Food Aid Taking Too Long to Reach Needy
- Inter Press Service
Her neat, bright yellow headscarf matches the rest of her outfit, but contrasts with her weary expression. Sokona Soumounou sits a little apart from the crowd queueing for assistance from the World Food Programme in the southern Mali town of Ségou.
Conference Reaffirms Reproductive Rights
- Inter Press Service
While much of the world is facing a global financial crisis, made worse by government cuts in social spending, members of parliament meeting here Wednesday agreed the economic crunch is no reason for governments to relax their commitment to women’s reproductive rights and health, made 18 years ago.
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