Global Issues
News headlines for “Arms Control”, page 637
“Merchants of Death” Fly Under the Radar of U.N. Arms Trade Treaty
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 28 (IPS) - Viktor Bout earned a few monikers in his heyday: "Merchant of Death", "Sanctions Buster" and "Lord of War". He's the poster boy for illicit arms brokers – a guild of shadowy intermediaries who link arms suppliers to their end users.
Will CAR Rebels Respect the Peace Agreements?
- Inter Press Service
BRAZZAVILLE, Mar 27 (IPS) - Despite assurances by the leader of the Séléka rebel alliance, self-proclaimed president of the Central African Republic Michel Djotodia, that a "red brigade" would be established to stop the looting and violence that has ensued since Sunday's coup, citizens do not feel security has been restored.
Now Gaza’s Ark Prepares to Dare Israel
- Inter Press Service
GAZA CITY, Mar 27 (IPS) - "An ark is literally a large floating vessel designed to keep its passengers and cargo safe," say the group preparing ‘Gaza's Ark'. But their ark, they say, is "a vessel that embodies hope that the Palestinians of the Gaza Strip can soon live in peace without the threat of the Israeli blockade."
Looking for Answers after CAR Coup D'etat
- Inter Press Service
HARARE, Zimbabwe, Mar 25 (IPS) - Days after the sudden fall of the Central African Republic to Séléka rebels, questions are being raised about the circumstances surrounding the hasty departure of President Francois Bozizé.
Obama Visit Settles It a Little for Israel
- Inter Press Service
JERUSALEM, Mar 23 (IPS) - On his visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories, U.S. President Barack Obama laid out his vision for a revival of the long-stalled peace talks. Yet, it was clear from his statements that a settlement freeze is no longer an immediate requirement. And, he carefully avoided mentioning the pre-1967 lines as the basis for a two-state solution, to the Israeli Prime Minister's delight.
Controversial Inter-American Reforms Process to Continue
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Mar 23 (IPS) - The 35-member Organisation of American States (OAS) on Friday voted unanimously to approve a series of reforms to the Inter-American human rights system, but stepped back from proposals that had caused the greatest concern among civil society groups.
As Iraq Anniversary Fades, “Strategic Narcissism” Stands out
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Mar 23 (IPS) - After a week of retrospectives on the tenth anniversary of Washington's ill-fated invasion of Iraq, the most compelling consisted of a retrospective of the retrospectives.
Scandal Over Israeli Firm Training Peruvian Soldiers
- Inter Press Service
LIMA, Mar 22 (IPS) - The Peruvian legislature is investigating a contract with an Israeli company, entered into by the previous government for advising and training the military, after audit bodies found irregularities in how it was signed.
Obama Boosts Syria Support As Congress Pushes for Military Intervention
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Mar 22 (IPS) - As the Syrian uprising enters its third year, the United States and its allies are preparing to materially increase their support of the armed opposition in Syria.
Guerillas and Civilians Converge for Peace
- Inter Press Service
QANDIL MOUNTAINS, Iraq, Mar 22 (IPS) - It was only seven in the morning when Mohamed Abdi spread out a rug a few metres away from an artillery crater, up in the Qandil mountains of northern Iraq. This Iraqi Kurd from Suleimaniyah, 260 kilometres northeast of Baghdad, was ready to celebrate the Newroz – the Kurdish and Persian New Year – along with his family.
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