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How Putin Underestimated Ukraine
- Inter Press Service
ODESA, Ukraine, Apr 11 (IPS) - In the eyes of the Kremlin leadership, the basic precondition of the successful war against Ukraine has been the perceived power of the Russian Armed Forces and possible superiority over the Ukrainian forces.
The Mayan Train and the Fight for Mexico's Ancient Jungle
- Inter Press Service
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico, Apr 08 (IPS) - Along the wide slash of white earth in southwestern Mexico there are no longer trees or animals. In their place, orange signs with white stripes warn visitors: "Heavy machinery in motion," "No unauthorized personnel allowed".
Ukraine war drives international food prices to ‘new all-time high’
- UN News
Global food prices have reached “a new all-time high,” the head of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday, “hitting the poorest the hardest.”
United Nations & its Leadership Challenged by an Existential Crisis
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Apr 08 (IPS) - The other day a friend asked me “Can Russia be expelled from the General Assembly by a two-thirds majority?”
Almost impossible to do that, I responded.
Ukrainian President's Plea: Expel Russia or be Ready to Close Down the UN
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 08 (IPS) - A legendary quote attributed to Joseph Stalin most likely applies to the United Nations too. “How many divisions does the Pope have?” asked the Soviet leader, interrupting a speech by Winston Churchill in a bygone era.
Worrying Insights from UN's First-Ever Assessment of Water Security in Africa
- Inter Press Service
Apr 07 (IPS) - When it comes to water security – a reliable, good supply of safe water – just 29 African countries have made some progress over the past three to five years. Twenty-five have made none.
‘Decisive steps’ needed to keep boys in school – UNESCO report
- UN News
Although girls have more difficulty accessing education and make up most out-of-school children at the primary level, challenges facing boys are increasing at later stages, according to a report published on Wednesday by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Wake-Up Call as Millions of Africa’s Children at Risk of Missing Out on Education – Report
- Inter Press Service
Nairobi, Kenya, Apr 07 (IPS) - Marisol Ntalami is one of 747,161 candidates who sat for the national Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in 2020.
Ukraine war linked to ‘massive malnutrition crisis’ affecting millions in other emergencies
- UN News
The war in Ukraine has increased the risk of a “massive malnutrition crisis” for millions of children in other emergencies because of its already huge impact on global food prices, the UN said on Thursday.
How a Massive Climate Project Can Help Win Peace for Ukraine - And Help African Job + Food Crises
- Inter Press Service
ACCRA, Ghana, Apr 07 (IPS) - How would the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu have reacted to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine? Differently than you might think.
The invasion of Ukraine is a mass human tragedy. It is killing Ukrainians, exposing families to violent atrocities, and has driven a refugee crisis of over 4 million people and counting. The war in Ukraine has also reawakened our fear of global war - even nuclear war - and the importance we place on global peace.
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