Global Issues
News headlines for “Free Trade and Globalization”, page 539
New Discontent Arises in Bosnia
- Inter Press Service
BELGRADE, Feb 22 (IPS) - Thousands of people have rallied in streets of major Bosnian cities since last week, demanding social justice, decent living conditions and resignation of top officials who they openly blame for unprecedented poverty and the country's economic decline.
Poverty Rises Amidst Gold
- Inter Press Service
SYDNEY, Feb 22 (IPS) - Natural reserves such as gold, copper, nickel, gas and timber are being extracted in the western Pacific island states of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands to feed the soaring economies of East and South East Asia. But despite these Pacific nations recording economic growth rates of 6-11 percent over the past seven years, opportunities for human development have not been grasped.
In Bali, a Pivotal Moment for Climate Postponed
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 21 (IPS) - Facing a crucial meeting this week in Bali, the board of the U.N.'s Green Climate Fund (GCF) once again postponed drawing out the bulk of policy that will guide the fund as it prepares to open later in 2014.
Conflict on DRC, Zambia Border Threatens Regional Trade
- Inter Press Service
LUSAKA, Feb 21 (IPS) - Truck driver Alfred Ndlovu transports cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) mineral rich Katanga Province to South Africa twice a month. He has been doing this for the last five years but now he is considering giving it up because he fears for his life every time he crosses the border.
Recession and Repression Fuel Anger
- Inter Press Service
KIEV, Feb 21 (IPS) - As Ukraine's capital experiences the worst violence in its post-Soviet history, some protestors are warning that the festering discontent with the regime which led to the current crisis is unlikely to disappear overnight even if a solution to the current impasse is found.
Website Gives Real-Time Snapshot of Deforestation
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (IPS) - A new website launched Thursday will allow governments, businesses, civil society and private citizens to monitor near real-time loss and gain in forest cover in every country around the world.
Rising Prices Threaten to Increase Inequality in Argentina
- Inter Press Service
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 20 (IPS) - Argentine consumers have responded to calls on social networks to mobilise against price hikes that threaten the country's major advances towards poverty reduction and greater social equality.
‘No Way Back’ for Kiev Protesters
- Inter Press Service
KIEV, Feb 19 (IPS) - Bloody clashes that have left more than a score dead and more than a 1,000 injured in the Ukrainian capital could continue for weeks. Local people say there is now "no way back" for either side in what has become the worst crisis in the country's post-Soviet history.
Troika Becomes the Villain in a Greek Tragedy
- Inter Press Service
ATHENS, Feb 19 (IPS) - A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Greece and other recession-hit European countries as they undergo harsh austerity measures in exchange for a bailout. At the heart of it is the Troika, say trade unions, civil society and rights activists.
Obama to Tighten Fuel and Emissions Rules
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (IPS) - In an effort to reduce oil consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, President Barack Obama on Tuesday directed his administration to develop new fuel efficiency and emissions standards for trucks within the year.
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