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Russia Still Struggling to Gain Foothold in Africa
- Inter Press Service
As Russia’s new president Vladimir Putin begins a new phase of economic growth, trade experts are keeping a watchful eye on Moscow’s policies with the African continent, which they see as a huge, untapped source of economic opportunity.
Q&A: No Single Country Can Forecast Climate Change Alone
- Inter Press Service
Cuban climate change scientists have been sharing their research findings and experience over the past few years with the rest of the Caribbean islands, using PRECIS, a regional climate modelling system, to help design adaptation policies.
While Men Go Drinking, Women Go Fishing
- Inter Press Service
Climate change may have led to declining water levels in Genda Village in Zambia’s Eastern Province, but Mercy Mwanza and the women here discovered there was a positive side to it and found a new way to earn a living.
Prisoners' Rights Still Absent in Argentina under Democracy
- Inter Press Service
Nearly 29 years after the demise of the 1976-1983 dictatorship in Argentina, successive democratic governments have failed to find a humane way of running the prison system. Preventable deaths, torture and appalling conditions for inmates continue to be reported.
Calls for Angola to Investigate Abuse of Congolese Migrants
- Inter Press Service
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
- Inter Press Service
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
- Inter Press Service
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
- Inter Press Service
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
- Inter Press Service
(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?
- Inter Press Service
Fifty-five percent of global atmospheric carbon captured by living organisms happens in the ocean.
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