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12 October 2022, 08:15

BRATISLAVA, Oct 12 (IPS) - Governments and international financial institutions must adopt new ways of providing post-pandemic support, say campaigners after a report found that in many poorer countries, big business benefitted most from Covid-19 recovery funds. At the same time, vulnerable communities have been “left behind.”

Read the full story, “Reform Needed As Big Business, Not Vulnerable Communities Benefit from Post-Pandemic Support”, on globalissues.org

12 October 2022, 08:15

GENEVA, Oct 12 (IPS) - Since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military draft on September 21st aiming to mobilise around 300,000 Russian men to fight in the war in Ukraine, an estimated 400,000 Russians have fled the country, possibly even more.

Read the full story, “How Should Europe Respond to Russians Fleeing the Military Mobilisation?”, on globalissues.org

12 October 2022, 08:15
WHO report says the Maiden Pharmaceuticals medicine may be linked to deaths of dozens of children in the African nation.
12 October 2022, 08:15
Bank of Korea raises its benchmark rate to 3 percent while acknowledging pain of higher borrowing costs for households.
12 October 2022, 08:15
Top actress and UN goodwill ambassador accused of 'hypocrisy' for speaking out on Iran and being silent on India issues.
12 October 2022, 08:15
South Korea's SK Hynix confirms it has received permission to obtain equipment for chip production facilities in China.
12 October 2022, 08:15
Thousands of Benin Bronzes are scattered in museums worldwide after being looted by Britain in the late 19th century.
12 October 2022, 08:15
The bombings, which killed 202 people from more than 20 countries, targeted foreign holidaymakers visiting the island.
12 October 2022, 08:15
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government is considering a request from Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.
12 October 2022, 08:15
The constitutional complaint is most serious legal development yet against embattled President Pedro Castillo.