China’s surge not a cause for concern ‘at this time’ says WHO, as XBB.1.5 virus spreads — Global Issues

China’s surge not a cause for concern ‘at this time’ says WHO, as XBB.1.5 virus spreads — Global Issues

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Dr. Hans Kluge, head of the World Health Organization for Europe, explained that this is because the two variants circulating in China are already present in European countries, according to data provided by the Chinese authorities. “We share the current view of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)…

UN rights chief Türk warns against further ‘State-sanctioned killing’ — Global Issues

UN rights chief Türk warns against further ‘State-sanctioned killing’ — Global Issues

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Volker Türk’s allegation that criminal proceedings and the death penalty had been weaponized to stamp out dissent, follows the execution in the last months of four people involved in nationwide protests, that were sparked by the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini, in September. “The weaponization of criminal procedures to punish…

sharp, long-lasting slowdown to hit developing countries hard — Global Issues

sharp, long-lasting slowdown to hit developing countries hard — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

Globally, growth continues to slow sharply due to rising inflation and interest rates, reduced investment, and supply disruptions caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Any new adverse development could further push the global economy into recession, said the World Bank. This includes higher-than-expected inflation rates, abrupt rises in interest…

‘Unprecedented’ insecurity in West Africa and the Sahel, Security Council hears — Global Issues

‘Unprecedented’ insecurity in West Africa and the Sahel, Security Council hears — Global Issues

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In her briefing, Giovanie Biha, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Officer-in-Charge of the UN Office for the region, UNOWAS, urged ambassadors to continue to support a strategy centred on building resilience, promoting good governance, and strengthening peace and security.  Ms. Biha presented the latest UNOWAS report covering trends…

UN rights office calls for probe into protestor deaths — Global Issues

UN rights office calls for probe into protestor deaths — Global Issues

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“We are very concerned at the rising violence in Peru, which on Monday 9 January saw one of the deadliest days since unrest erupted in early December,” Spokesperson Marta Hurtado said in a statement. The protests were sparked after the former President, Pedro Castillo, attempted to dissolve Congress and rule…

Greening the City Gets Community Treatment in Zimbabwe — Global Issues

Greening the City Gets Community Treatment in Zimbabwe — Global Issues

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Mariyeti Mpala (56) runs a thriving vegetable garden on a former dumpsite and its proceeds assist the community in creating incomes of their own. Credit: Ignatius Banda/IPS by Ignatius Banda Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Inter Press Service Jan 10 (IPS) – It’s a typical story in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city….

UN rights office calls for probe into protestor deaths — Global Issues

Nominate Me– Whether You Like It or Not — Global Issues

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Opinion by Norman Solomon (san francisco, usa) Monday, January 09, 2023 Inter Press Service SAN FRANCISCO, USA, Jan 09 (IPS) – With 2023 underway, Democrats in office are still dodging the key fact that most of their party’s voters don’t want President Biden to run for re-election. Among prominent Democratic politicians,…

UN rights office calls for probe into protestor deaths — Global Issues

Ozone layer recovery is on track, due to success of Montreal Protocol — Global Issues

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But the group also warned of the unintended impacts on the ozone layer of new technologies such as geoengineering. In a report published every four years on the progress of the Montreal Protocol, the panel confirmed the phase-out of nearly 99 per cent of banned ozone-depleting substances. The Montreal Protocol was signed in September…