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Read More UNITED NATIONS, Sep 25 (IPS) – Wrapping up Climate Week at the United Nations General Assembly, global leaders called for climate action that may be “ambitious but achievable” and called for climate measures that would “leave no one behind”. But some climate activists remain concerned about how this can be achieved. Read the…

Read More PARIS, Sep 25 (IPS) – Pénélope Hubert is part of the communications team at Forus International, described as an innovative global network empowering civil society for effective social change.The year 2020 will most certainly mark a critical moment for the planet and future mobilizations. In a society shaken by Covid-19, people are gathering,…

Read More“I saw a guy that was in his 30s or 40s with an axe in his hand who was walking behind a victim covered in blood,” a witness said.”I saw a guy that was in his 30s or 40s with an axe in his hand who was walking behind a victim covered in blood,”…

Read More GUWAHATI, India, Sep 25 (IPS) – We usually think of livelihoods and lives separately, however, it is now time to imagine a more integrated approach. Read the full story, “Ecology is Economy – ‘We Need an Integrated Approach Between Lives and Livelihoods’”, on globalissues.org → GUWAHATI, India, Sep 25 (IPS) – We usually…

Read MoreThe critics warn Facebook is already being used to undermine the US elections.The critics warn Facebook is already being used to undermine the US elections.

Read MoreLack of income from visitors to royal buildings is likely to bring a general funding shortfall of $19m over three years.Lack of income from visitors to royal buildings is likely to bring a general funding shortfall of $19m over three years.

Read More<p>The body appeared to have suffered a head wound and has not been identified yet</p><p>The body appeared to have suffered a head wound and has not been identified yet</p>

Read More BONN, Sep 25 (IPS) – Key messages of the Spotlight on Sustainable Development Report 2020 as September 25 is the 5th anniversary of the adoption of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.   Jens Martens is Director, Global Policy Forum, BonnGovernments have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with unprecedented intensity. They have taken…

Read More An arrest has been made in the incident outside the building where a dozen people were gunned down in 2015 in apparent retaliation for the publication of cartoons that satirized the Prophet Muhammad. (Image credit: Arina Lebedeva/TASS/Getty Images) An arrest has been made in the incident outside the building where a dozen people…

Read MoreInvestors are coming to grips with a downshifting economic recovery and stalled government aid.Investors are coming to grips with a downshifting economic recovery and stalled government aid.

Read More Pope Francis warned world leaders on Friday against a growing breakdown of multilateralism, appealing in a speech to the United Nations for an end to what he called a global “climate of distrust.” Pope Francis warned world leaders on Friday against a growing breakdown of multilateralism, appealing in a speech to the United…

Read MoreBabar Qadri was shot on Thursday evening at his home in Srinagar by unidentified gunmen posing as clients, police said.Babar Qadri was shot on Thursday evening at his home in Srinagar by unidentified gunmen posing as clients, police said.

Read More (PARIS) — French terrorism authorities are investigating a knife attack that wounded at least two people Friday near the former offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris, authorities said. A suspect has been arrested. The area in eastern Paris remained cordoned off by police two hours after the attack. Children were…

Read More (PARIS) — French terrorism authorities are investigating a knife attack that wounded at least two people Friday near the former offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris, authorities said. A suspect has been arrested. The area in eastern Paris remained cordoned off by police two hours after the attack. Children were…

Read MoreYemen’s civil war has turned a 45-year-old, crude-filled supertanker into a ticking environmental time bomb, but politics makes it hard to judge the length of the fuse.Yemen’s civil war has turned a 45-year-old, crude-filled supertanker into a ticking environmental time bomb, but politics makes it hard to judge the length of the fuse.

Read More<p>North Korean leader says ‘very sorry’ for ‘unsavoury’ incident in disputed sea boundary</p><p>North Korean leader says ‘very sorry’ for ‘unsavoury’ incident in disputed sea boundary</p>

Read More Shamsia Alizada, the daughter of a coal miner has received the highest test score in Afghanistan’s university admissions exam. She will attend medical school. Shamsia Alizada, the daughter of a coal miner has received the highest test score in Afghanistan’s university admissions exam. She will attend medical school.

Read MoreFrench police confirm suspect taken into custody after attack outside former office of satirical newspaper targeted in 2015 massacre.French police confirm suspect taken into custody after attack outside former office of satirical newspaper targeted in 2015 massacre.

Read More<p>Blaze is the largest in California’s history, spanning nearly 300,000 acres</p><p>Blaze is the largest in California’s history, spanning nearly 300,000 acres</p>

Read MoreFour people are hurt in a stabbing in Paris near scene of deadly 2015 attack on the satirical magazine.Four people are hurt in a stabbing in Paris near scene of deadly 2015 attack on the satirical magazine.

Read More Sage member warns students they may have to stay at universities for holidays to prevent spread of infection to parents and grandparents ‘Stark warning to us all’: UK reports record daily number of cases Universities ‘should be two-thirds empty to avoid Covid spikes’ ‘It’s depressing’: curfew criticised as last orders arrive early in…

Read More<p>Two seriously injured in attack ahead of trial&nbsp;</p><p>Two seriously injured in attack ahead of trial&nbsp;</p>

Read More Taylor’s family to give first press conference since grand jury verdict Arrests made as protesters took to streets in many major cities Top Republicans dismiss Trump’s refusal to commit to peaceful transfer 45,176 new US cases of Covid and 885 deaths reported yesterday Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US…

Read More Suspect arrested after attack near former office of satirical newspaper in French capital Four people have been wounded in a knife attack near the former offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo and a suspect has been arrested, police in Paris have said. A Paris police official said that while authorities initially thought two…

Read More<p>There is no evidence the virus is becoming more lethal</p><p>There is no evidence the virus is becoming more lethal</p>

Read More The ex-defence minister was picked by the coup leader to head a transitional government until elections. The ex-defence minister was picked by the coup leader to head a transitional government until elections.

Read MoreThe ex-defence minister was picked by the coup leader to head a transitional government until elections.The ex-defence minister was picked by the coup leader to head a transitional government until elections.

Read MoreHead of UN-brokered gov’t says rival forces in the east have not shown desire to cooperate amid efforts to hold vote.Head of UN-brokered gov’t says rival forces in the east have not shown desire to cooperate amid efforts to hold vote.

Read More SSI Schaefer joins the “50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders” initiative, to raise a voice for sustainable, economical, and future-proof material handling solutions. Think Tomorrow. A race we can win – this is the pinnacle of climate conscious companies participating in the 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders initiative. The initiative, which aims to leverage…

Read More<p>Protests broke out after announcement no officer would be charged with killing of Taylor</p><p>Protests broke out after announcement no officer would be charged with killing of Taylor</p>

Read More Officer was shot by man being detained at Croydon custody centre, say Met police A police officer has died after being shot by a man who was being detained inside a police station in south London. The police sergeant was shot dead overnight by the man who had been brought into the Croydon…

Read More The U.S. Department of Defense has contracted Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) to supply the 30mm XM813 Bushmaster cannons to the U.S. Army. The contract, from U.S. Army Contracting Command and announced on Thursday, is valued at more than $37 million. The details were given in a 24 September statement, to announce that ATK…

Read MoreFarmers organise protests across several states against gov’t move to open agriculture to corporate sector.Farmers organise protests across several states against gov’t move to open agriculture to corporate sector.

Read MoreJacob Ngarivhume and Hopewell Chin’ono decry crammed conditions, lack of essential iems to protect against COVID-19.Jacob Ngarivhume and Hopewell Chin’ono decry crammed conditions, lack of essential iems to protect against COVID-19.

Read MoreOpposition leader’s meeting with King Sultan Abdullah cancelled after monarch taken to hospital for observation.Opposition leader’s meeting with King Sultan Abdullah cancelled after monarch taken to hospital for observation.