News headlines for “Free Trade and Globalization”, page 932
Q&A: Can Democracy Survive the 'Oil Curse' in Africa?
- Inter Press Service
Africa’s economic boom, driven by oil, has undermined the idea that democracy is a prerequisite for economic development on the continent.
RIGHTS-PAKISTAN: Green Initiative Gives Hope to the Disabled
- Inter Press Service
Talib Hussain, 29, became the sole breadwinner of his family of seven after his father suffered a stroke that left him half paralysed. Hussain brings home 4,000 Pakistani rupees (about 47 U.S. dollars) monthly, which he dutifully turns over to his mother.
/REPEAT*/WORLD: 'Poor Countries Should Have a Seat at G20 Table'
- Inter Press Service
The global economic crisis highlighted the necessity of transforming global economic governance. But least developed countries (LDCs) have little voice in this process. It is time they are allowed a seat at the meetings of the Group of 20 industrialised and emerging economies.
MIDEAST: Palestinian Economic Boycott Hits Israeli Settlers
- Inter Press Service
Israeli settlers are beginning to feel the bite of an economic boycott campaign launched by the Palestinian Authority (PA) against goods produced in the illegal Israeli settlements dotting the occupied West Bank.
POLITICS: Rising Border Tension Threatens China-Burma Relations
- Inter Press Service
When the military regime in Burma launched a campaign last August to disarm the ethnic rebels in the Kokang region, made up mostly of ethnic Chinese and where a two-decade-long ceasefire had been in place, the push triggered an exodus of more than 37,000 refugees into China’s Yunnan province.
Q&A: National Study on Child Grant to Start
- Inter Press Service
The department of social development hopes government will increase the child support grant based on the outcome of a rigorous nationwide study on the positive effects the grant has on South African society.
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.
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.
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.
Powered by
