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14 February 2023, 08:15
Bishop Roland Alvarez was sentenced to 26 years in prison after refusing to join other political prisoners in exile.
14 February 2023, 08:15
Torrential rain and high tides from Cyclone Gabrielle lead to severe flooding and landslides, cutting power.
14 February 2023, 08:15
Software developers use a crucial Twitter tool to comb the platform for calls for help and connect with rescue orgs.
14 February 2023, 08:15
Adani Group's seven listed stocks have together lost about $120bn in market value since US short-seller raised concerns.
14 February 2023, 08:15
White House says objects shot down over North America were not manned and did not appear to send communication signals.
14 February 2023, 08:15
Stories of miraculous rescues flooded the airwaves in recent days, but tens of thousands of dead have also been found.
14 February 2023, 08:15
Israel plans to step up its military raids on Palestinians across the occupied West Bank. 
14 February 2023, 08:15
NATO members meet on Tuesday to drum up more weapons and ammunition for war-torn Ukraine.
14 February 2023, 08:15

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 14 (IPS) - The year 2022 was incredibly difficult for people around the world. We were confronted by a series of major crises, including a continuing pandemic, a major war in Europe, an energy crisis, rising inflation and food insecurity.

Read the full story, “Outlook for 2023: Children in Polycrisis”, on globalissues.org

14 February 2023, 08:15

FREETOWN, Feb 13 (IPS) - Sierra Leone's new gender equality law will benefit women with political aspirations – as well as stimulate development, say analysts.

Read the full story, “Sierra Leone's Gender Law Boosts Women's Participation in Politics, Business”, on globalissues.org