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COP19: Can COP19 be the stepping stone to success in Paris?

The 11th of November marks the commencement of the 19th Conference of Parties session to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the 9th session of members to the Kyoto Protocol. The COP moves to ...

by Kamleshan Pillay

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Grexit: Has the Greek debt crisis truly been averted?

As the latest deal between Greece and its international creditors edges ever nearer to completion following marathon 16 hour talks in Brussels, many parties involved in negotiations have expressed scepticism over the long-term ...

by Luke Williams

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Violence Against Women in Mexico

Violence against women is unfortunately prevalent all over the world and occurs both in the home and without, is both illegal and yet often not prosecuted, and always leaves permanent scars on the societies in which these atroc...

by Natasha Lipman

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COP20: Sun shines from Machu Picchu

Activists from Greenpeace have used the world-renowned Temple of the Sun at Machu Picchu to publicise a pro-solar message to global leaders. As the climate world gathers in Lima, Perú, to negotiate a new agreement on climate c...

by Hamish McKenzie

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Romney’s Foreign Policy or the typical Republican delusion

Much analysis and speculation in the mass media since the kick off of the presidential elections has hovered around what matters most to Americans: Economics; but what about the other main segment of presidential capabilities, ...

by Mohamed Belarbi

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COP18: The new Palestine

It was an early morning for Nedal Katbeh-Bade the day after Palestine became an observer state within the UN. As Minister’s Advisor for Climate Change for Palestine, he was called to an early meeting first thing with the UNFC...

by Andrés Fuentes

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Is South Africa the Odd BRIC Out?

The 5th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Summit held in Durban kicks off today and there is a sense of anticipation in the air. The thought of the major emerging economies binding together to create a super...

by Kamleshan Pillay

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50Days4Gaza: Palestinian journalists tell their story

It’s been one year since Israel launched Operation Protective Edge in the Gaza Strip. Like any other war, the international media flocked to the region as soon as the war broke out – each one more desperate than the...

by Priyanka Mogul

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End of Year Euro Round-up

Bonne fetês et bonne chance Brussels! So where do we stand at the end of the year? The Banking Union hangs in the balance. Mr. Cameron’s new and (for some) worrying alliance with Angela Merkel has meant the Commission still ...

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COP19: Can COP19 be the stepping stone to success in Paris?

Grexit: Has the Greek debt crisis truly been averted?

Violence Against Women in Mexico

COP20: Sun shines from Machu Picchu

Romney’s Foreign Policy or the typical Republican delusion

COP18: The new Palestine

Is South Africa the Odd BRIC Out?

50Days4Gaza: Palestinian journalists tell their story

End of Year Euro Round-up

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