News From Archives
TerraViva Home
United Nations
Europe
Africa
Latin America
Subscribe
About Us
IPS Noticias
IPS Latam
IPS News
IPS Association
7/24/2008
Cambodia/Thailand Temple Row-- Latest in Testy Ties
By Andrew Nette - Newsmekong
The armed standoff between Cambodia and Thailand over ownership of the ancient Hindu temple of Preah Vihear is the latest chapter in the neighbouring countries troubled relationship.
MORE >>
U.S. Accuses Trading Firm of Manipulating Oil Market
By Abid Aslam
U.S. regulators are pressing charges against a global trading firm they accuse of manipulating the oil market, in a move that dovetails with heightened political agitation over rising energy and food prices.
MORE >>
Western Interests Dictate Security Council Agenda
Analysis by Thalif Deen
The continued political deadlock over a rash of ongoing crises -- including Iran, Myanmar (Burma), Palestine, Kosovo, Zimbabwe and Sudan -- is threatening to paralyse one of the world's most powerful political bodies, harking back to the days of the Cold War when it was turned into a battleground for U.S.-Soviet confrontation.
MORE >>
Bush & U.S. Military Pressure Iraqis on Withdrawal
Analysis by Gareth Porter
Instead of moving toward accommodating the demand of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki for a timetable for U.S. military withdrawal, the George W. Bush administration and the U.S. military leadership are continuing to pressure their erstwhile client regime to bow to the U.S. demand for a long-term military presence in the country.
MORE >>
Industrial Markets in Dispute
By Gustavo Capdevila
The rivalry between rich and poor countries over international markets for industrial goods has taken root in the World Trade Organisation (WTO), where it represents one of the biggest obstacles to the success of the Doha Round of multilateral trade talks.
MORE >>
Newsbriefs
MORE >>
7/23/2008
NGO "Blacklist" Unfair and Arbitrary, Groups Say
By William Fisher
In the name of "global war on terror", the U.S. government is waging war on non-governmental organisations by applying "shortsighted, undemocratic policies" that are "constraining the critical activities of the charitable and philanthropic sectors, stifling free speech, and ultimately impeding the fight against terrorism."
MORE >>
Gender Focus Urged for U.S. Aid
By Alison Raphael
Women's groups weighed in Tuesday on the growing debate over new goals and strategies for U.S. foreign aid, arguing that to work effectively, foreign aid should target women.
MORE >>
Scowcroft, Brzezinski Urge Bush to Drop Precondition for Iran
By Jim Lobe
Two of Washington's most prominent foreign policy greybeards praised Saturday's direct participation in multinational talks with Iran by a senior U.S. diplomat but called on the Bush administration to drop its demands that Tehran freeze its uranium enrichment programme as a precondition for broader negotiations.
MORE >>
Solar Thermal Power Coming to a Boil
Analysis by Jonathan G. Dorn
After emerging in 2006 from 15 years of hibernation, the solar thermal power industry experienced a surge in 2007, with 100 megawatts of new capacity coming online worldwide.
MORE >>
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
www.ipsnews.net
UAE: US-Iran Detente Viewed With Caution
POLITICS-MALAYSIA: Malay-Muslim Call Shakes Opposition Unity
BURMA: UN Missions Draw Derision
POLITICS-US: Latino Voters Heavily Favour Obama
FINANCE: U.S. Accuses Trading Firm of Manipulating Oil Market
HEALTH-SWAZILAND: AIDS Creating a Society in Distress
POLITICS-BOLIVIA: It’s All about the Gas Revenues
FILM: Boys of Mass Destruction
LEBANON: Bodies Swap Brings Uneasy Triumph
POLITICS: Bush, U.S. Military Pressure Iraqis on Withdrawal
MEXICO: Putting a Price Tag on Destruction of Mangroves
POLITICS: Western Interests Dictate Security Council Agenda
DEATH PENALTY: Final Quarter Yet To Be Convinced
AFRICA: Link Between Crop Failure and Climate Change Often Missed
CAMBODIA/THAILAND: Temple Row - Latest in Testy Ties
Headlines IPS
TerraViva Home
|
United Nations
|
Europe
|
Africa
|
Latin America
|
About Us
IPS - Inter Press Service Africa
Copyright � 2007
All rights reserved.