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Bank Cornered over Financing Israeli Settlements
- Inter Press Service
New evidence has been uncovered to show that Dexia, a major Belgian-French bank, is still financing Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories despite official assurances that such loans have ceased.
CUBA: New Agricultural Plan, But Few Real Reforms
- Inter Press Service
Cuba's strategy to boost production and reduce imports of food is intended to untangle the bureaucratic knots that hinder privately-run farms, responsible for 70 percent of the food on the country's dinner tables.
ARGENTINA: Two Centuries of Environmental Destruction
- Inter Press Service
In the 1830s, the sheer abundance and diversity of plants and animals in Argentina -- whether on land or in the water -- astounded British naturalist Charles Darwin during his famed tours of South America.
THAILAND: Bangkok Burns after Protest Leaders Surrender
- Inter Press Service
If there were any hopes that Wednesday’s surrender by the leaders of Thailand’s biggest anti-government protests in decades would instantly ease tensions, these were dashed by the ugly spasms of violence that wracked this capital soon after they turned themselves in.
MALAWI: 'Commotion About Anti-Counterfeit Bill Is Unnecessary'
- Inter Press Service
The Malawian government intends to pass a new bill against counterfeit goods by October which will also cover medicines. This step is being taken despite fears that such a law may cause more stock-outs in a country that is already riddled with drug shortages in medical facilities.
NAMIBIA: Will Farm Project Mean the River Runs Dry?
- Inter Press Service
A proposed irrigation scheme promises greater food security for Namibia, but should the 10,000 hectare Katondo Farm Project be completed, it could threaten the health of the Okavango River.
ISRAEL: The Only Democracy in the Middle East?
- Inter Press Service
Noam Chomsky, a fierce espouser of left-wing causes, is widely admired in countries which parade themselves as 'democracies'. Apparently, the admiration does not extend to Israel.
Q&A: Albanians Press Democracy With Hunger Strike
- Inter Press Service
Since May 1 over 200 people have been on hunger strike in a tent in the centre of the Albanian capital of Tirana supported by rallies of 200,000 protestors and road blocks across the country to press for a recount of last year’s parliamentary vote.
CHINA: As Threat of Eviction Looms, Artists Face Uncertain Future
- Inter Press Service
Ten years ago, Ai Weiwei, one of China’s best known artists, designers and activists, moved into a dusty village in the city’s far north-east corner, where he designed a compound for himself and friends, along with a gallery called China Art Archives and Warehouse.
Latin America, EU Express Unity in Face of Economic Crisis
- Inter Press Service
The leaders of the 60 European Union, Latin American and Caribbean nations meeting in the capital of Spain agreed Tuesday that unity between the two regions is essential to weathering the global economic crisis.
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