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Q&A:: Water Infrastructure Falls Far Short in Southern Africa
- Inter Press Service
The cost of maintaining and expanding water infrastructure in southern Africa is high. And while South Africa may be in a better economic position than the rest of the region, it also faces funding challenges that are similar to those of its neighbours.
Egypt-Israel Gas Issue Becoming Explosive
- Inter Press Service
The two weeks since Egypt's abrupt cancellation of a Mubarak-era gas-export deal with Israel have seen an exchange of indirect threats and warnings between the two countries, culminating in an apparent Israeli military build-up on the border of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.
Native Peoples Aim to End Historic and Current Injustices
- Inter Press Service
Leaders of the world's 370 million indigenous people are urging governments to replace laws that violate the natives' rights to protect their lands, resources and culture and introduce legislation that protects their rights.
Indigenous Peruvian Community Locked in Dispute with Oil Company
- Inter Press Service
An indigenous group in the Amazon rain forest took its anti-oil message to Canada in a case rife with accusations of social and environmental damage that highlights the issue of securing consent prior to commencing exploration operations.
Paramilitary Killings in Bangladesh Dragged into the Light
- Inter Press Service
What is a journalist to do when simply providing information is not enough to bring about the desired change? Why, turn to art, of course.
Target U.S. Foreign Aid More Selectively Amidst Austerity
- Inter Press Service
Given the likely persistence of political pressure to reduce the yawning federal deficit, the United States — whether under President Barack Obama or his presumed Republican challenger, Mitt Romney — must be more selective in its foreign aid programme, according to a new report released here Tuesday by two influential think tanks.
IMF Policies Crippling Jamaican Economy
- Inter Press Service
Jamaica's fragile economic recovery would be dangerously hampered by demands by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other donors, according to a new report released here by the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR).
Q&A: 'Women's Leadership is Key to Ensuring Sustainable Development'
- Inter Press Service
The vital role of women in creating a green economy will be highlighted at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, to be held in Brazil in June.
Hope Dwindles Ahead of Algerian Elections
- Inter Press Service
'Is that your photo on the poster?' a policeman asked a woman standing in front of an electoral campaign board in Algiers. 'Why do you ask?' she inquired. 'Because only the candidates are interested in these elections,' he replied.
IRAN: The Strange Case of Saeed Mortazavi
- Inter Press Service
After weeks of wrangling between the Iranian parliament and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad over the appointment of a highly controversial former judge to direct the country's Social Security Organisation, the parliament has once again failed to impose its will on the president.
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