A refuge from terror in Niger, as UN Chief pledges to be voice for the displaced — Global Issues

A refuge from terror in Niger, as UN Chief pledges to be voice for the displaced — Global Issues

This is Ouallam district one of the hottest places in Niger, in one of the hottest countries in Africa, where rain falls rarely and sparingly but where shattered communities can find a refuge from the increasing acts of violence and terrorist activity which have struck the region. Ouallam and two…

UN signs framework to assist survivors of sexual violence — Global Issues

UN signs framework to assist survivors of sexual violence — Global Issues

Pramila Patten, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative working to end rape in war, was speaking at a press conference in the capital, Kyiv.  Wartime rape can no longer be dismissed as an “inevitable byproduct of war”. It must be recognized by all parties as a crime that can be prevented and…

Four strikers Manchester United could sign following Ralf Rangnick’s comments
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Four strikers Manchester United could sign following Ralf Rangnick’s comments

“Man United need at least two modern strikers to give team more quality. Liverpool and Man City have five or six – we don’t have many.” Damming comments from Ralf Rangnick just hours after his Manchester United side put three past Brentford to earn a rare victory. Rangnick: “Man United…

Ex-Fed vice-chair Quarles has lost none of his fervor in opposing US CBDC

Ex-Fed vice-chair Quarles has lost none of his fervor in opposing US CBDC

Former United States Federal Reserve vice-chair for supervision Randal Quarles discussed central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and the chances of the U.S. adopting such technology in an interview on the “Banking With Interest” podcast Tuesday. Quarles, who is known for his opposition to a CBDC, expressed his skepticism about the so-called…

Gang clashes in capital force hundreds to flee their homes — Global Issues

Gang clashes in capital force hundreds to flee their homes — Global Issues

Speaking at the regular daily press briefing, Farhan Haq said that according to the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, in Haiti, unrest has been growing between gang members in the neighbourhoods of the commune of Croix-des-Bouquets, Cité Soleil, Bas Delmas and Martissant. “According to our humanitarian colleagues, violence in the…