Brazil’s military blocked arrests of Bolsonaro rioters, officials say

Brazil’s military blocked arrests of Bolsonaro rioters, officials say

Comment on this story Comment BRASÍLIA — As security forces cleared supporters of defeated former president Jair Bolsonaro from Brazil’s Congress, presidential palace and Supreme Court last Sunday, the insurrectionists retreated to a place they had made their sanctuary: the lawn outside the national headquarters of the army. The bolsonaristas…

Missile hits Dnipro as Britain pledges to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine

Missile hits Dnipro as Britain pledges to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine

Comment on this story Comment DNIPRO, Ukraine — Russian missiles rained down on Ukrainian cities in a major attack Saturday, killing at least five in a strike on an apartment building in the central city of Dnipro — the latest salvo in a brutal war that has convinced Kyiv’s Western…

UN chief calls for renewable energy ‘revolution’ for a brighter global future — Global Issues

UN chief calls for renewable energy ‘revolution’ for a brighter global future — Global Issues

“Only renewables can safeguard our future, close the energy access gap, stabilize prices and ensure energy security,” he said in a video message to the 13th Session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly, taking place this weekend in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. “Together, let’s jumpstart a renewables…

Nearly one billion served by healthcare facilities without reliable electricity — Global Issues

Nearly one billion served by healthcare facilities without reliable electricity — Global Issues

The study presents the latest data on electrification of healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries, and projects investments required to achieve adequate and reliable power. It was published by the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll)….

addressing the plight of those with no legal identity — Global Issues

addressing the plight of those with no legal identity — Global Issues

Percy Santos, a visually impaired college student in Honduras, recently received his digital ID card from the government. “The new ID is designed perfectly for people like me. This is a personal fulfilment. I feel better identified,” he says. Mr. Santos is one of the 5.4 million people enrolled in…

Pakistani Flood Survivors Welcome Funding, But Demand Immediate Disbursement — Global Issues

Pakistani Flood Survivors Welcome Funding, But Demand Immediate Disbursement — Global Issues

Flood victims in Pakistan would like to see the funding received for Pakistan’s recovery disbursed to them urgently. Many still live in temporary accommodation after they lost their homes and family in the 2022 floods. – Credit: Ashfaq Yusufzai/IPS by Ashfaq Yusufzai (peshawar) Friday, January 13, 2023 Inter Press Service PESHAWAR,…

More Austerity in 2023 Will Fuel Protests — Global Issues

More Austerity in 2023 Will Fuel Protests — Global Issues

Anti-Austerity protests in 2006-2020. Credit: World Protests Platform Opinion by Isabel Ortiz, Sara Burke (new york) Friday, January 13, 2023 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Jan 13 (IPS) – This week world leaders meet in Davos to discuss cooperation to address multiple crises, from COVID-19 and escalating inflation to slowing economic…

addressing the plight of those with no legal identity — Global Issues

President’s apology for past rights violations a ‘step on the long road to justice’ — Global Issues

President Joko Widodo reportedly acknowledged “gross human rights violations” during his country’s past, and expressed regret for a dozen past incidents, stretching back more than 50 years. These included the 1965-1966 anti-Communist crackdown, the 1982-1985 protester shootings, enforced disappearances in 1997 and 1998, and the Wamena Incident in Papua in…

addressing the plight of those with no legal identity — Global Issues

Greece in spotlight over trial of activists, volunteers who rescued migrants — Global Issues

The hearing involving 24 volunteers and activists began on Tuesday on the Greek island of Lesvos, prompting OHCHR to warn of the “chilling effect” that it has had on other rights defenders, who’ve now halted their work in Greece and other European Union countries. Those on trial were all associated with Emergency…