Global Issues
News headlines for “G8: Too Much Power?”, page 460
Amid Stormy Waters, Caribbean Tacks South
- Inter Press Service
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jul 09 (IPS) - The Eurozone crisis and growing influence of countries like China and Brazil are leading the Caribbean to reassess its dependence on traditional trade and aid partners.
Europe Dithering on Tobin Tax
- Inter Press Service
PARIS, Jul 09 (IPS) - Despite the grave financial and sovereign debt crisis sweeping the region, the European Union has once again failed to reach unanimous approval of a proposition made by its executive body, the European Commission (EC), to tax financial transactions in order to reduce speculation and increase state revenues.
South Sudan Celebrates a Troubled First Birthday
- Inter Press Service
JUBA, Jul 09 (IPS) - The streets have been swept clean and lined with flags to mark the first anniversary of South Sudan’s independence. But cosmetic changes in the capital, Juba, mask deep concerns about the future of the world’s newest nation.
South Sudan's Women Await Independence From Poverty
- Inter Press Service
JUBA, Jul 09 (IPS) - One year after the formation of South Sudan, the country’s women say that independence has not resulted in the positive political, economic and social changes that they had hoped for.
South Sudan Celebrates a Troubled First Birthday
- Inter Press Service
The streets have been swept clean and lined with flags to mark the first anniversary of South Sudan’s independence. But cosmetic changes in the capital, Juba, mask deep concerns about the future of the world’s newest nation.
South Sudan Women Await Independence From Poverty
- Inter Press Service
One year after the formation of South Sudan, the country’s women say that independence has not resulted in the positive political, economic and social changes that they had hoped for.
Israel Divestment Campaigns Gain Momentum in U.S.
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jul 06 (IPS) - A resolution at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to divest from three corporations which provide equipment used to maintain Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands failed by a mere two votes on Thursday.
Kenyan nurses suffer after self-diagnosis
- Inter Press Service
Concerns over Poll Preparations in Angola
- Inter Press Service
JOHANNESBURG, Jul 06 (IPS) - Preparations for Angola’s second peacetime polls scheduled for August are being overshadowed by allegations of electoral fraud, state media bias and growing concerns about a violent crackdown on activists and protestors.
South Africa’s National Health Insurance Sites Underfunded
- Inter Press Service
Experts say that underfunded pilot universal healthcare sites to be set up by South Africa as part of its proposed national health insurance may be doomed to fail as debate rages about how the move to more equitable healthcare will be funded.
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