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24 November 2022, 08:15
Preview An EU-brokered deal would halt Kosovo’s attempts to abolish Serbian license plates in a bid to lower tensions over the breakaway province
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24 November 2022, 08:15
Preview The Ukrainian military targeted residential areas of Donetsk with heavy artillery late on Wednesday, striking multiple districts of the city
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24 November 2022, 08:15
Preview Russian missile strikes are targeting Ukrainian military logistics and NATO weapons shipments, Moscow’s UN envoy told the Security Council
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24 November 2022, 08:15

Nairobi, Nov 23 (IPS) - The Dongria Kondhs say they are the descendants of Niramraja, a mythical god-king who is believed to have created the Niyamgiri range of hills in Odisha, an eastern Indian state on the Bay of Bengal.

Read the full story, “Lessons from Niyamgiri Movements Success to Protect an Indigenous Sacred Mountain”, on globalissues.org

24 November 2022, 08:15

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov 23 (IPS) - Violence against women is a global crisis, prevalent in every community and society around the world. Globally, estimates published by WHO indicate that about 1 in 3 (30%) of women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime. Yet, there is limited coordination and insufficient funding to truly address the scale of the issue.

Read the full story, “Ending Violence against Women: from Rhetoric to Action”, on globalissues.org

24 November 2022, 08:15

Nearly 40 million children are at risk of getting measles due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a joint report published on Wednesday.

Read the full story, “Nearly 40 million children susceptible to measles due to COVID-19 disruptions”, on globalissues.org

24 November 2022, 08:15

The ninth Global Forum for the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) concluded its work on Wednesday in the Moroccan city of Fez, emphasizing the values of dialogue and tolerance, as well as the role of Africa as a positive actor in the international arena.

Read the full story, “Fez Forum concludes with spotlight on Morrocco’s model of tolerance and co-existence”, on globalissues.org

24 November 2022, 08:15

Addressing the Security Council on Wednesday, Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, warned of the devastation caused by Russia’s “relentless attacks” against civilians and critical infrastructure across Ukraine.

Read the full story, “‘Catastophic’ winter in store for Ukraine, warns UN peacebuilding chief, following Russian strikes on critical infrastructure”, on globalissues.org

24 November 2022, 08:15

DOMINICA, Nov 24 (IPS) - The world celebrates the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer once a year, but for Saint Lucia, the annual month-long observance highlights year-round work on ozone protection.For countries across the globe, September 16th is a day to reflect on progress in protecting the ozone layer. The United Nations designated day for the preservation of the ozone layer is marked by speeches, and educational and social media campaigns.

Read the full story, “For this Caribbean Island, Ozone Protection is a Year-Round Mission”, on globalissues.org

24 November 2022, 08:15

LONDON, Nov 24 (IPS) - In our recent book, “The Connections World: The Future of Asia”, published by Cambridge University Press in October 2022, we argue that mutually beneficial links between dynastic business houses and political elites have been important drivers behind Asia’s extraordinary renaissance. Yet, these close ties now threaten future economic growth.

Read the full story, “Asia: the Power of Connections and their Consequences”, on globalissues.org