Stop Calling the Military Budget a ‘Defense’ Budget

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Credit: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) By Norman SolomonSAN FRANCISCO, USA, Oct 6 2021 (IPS) It’s bad enough that mainstream news outlets routinely call the Pentagon budget a “defense” budget. But the fact that progressives in Congress and even many antiwar activists also do the same is an indication […]

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Son of late dictator announces Philippines presidential bid

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The only son of late Philippines’ dictator Ferdinand Marcos said on Tuesday he will stand for President next year, becoming the fourth candidate to announce their intention to succeed 76-year-old incumbent Rodrigo Duterte.

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Fine words from the hydropower industry won’t save our last wild rivers

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Photo: Pixabay/shonamcq Technologies to harness the power of water are touted as crucial for a low-emissions future. But over many decades, the hydropower industry has caused serious damage to the environment and people’s lives. More than 500 new hydropower dams are currently planned or under construction in the world’s protected areas. […]

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UN’s FAO and AIT share expertise to accelerate sustainable agri-food systems transformations

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today formalized its partnership with one of Asia’s leading Academic Institutes aiming at consolidating, developing and detailing their cooperation and effectiveness to achieve their common objectives in the field of sustainable development of the Asia and Pacific region. The Asian […]

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The UAE Introduces the Concept of a New Single-Tier Court

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Pursuant to Article (30) bis (2) of Federal Decree Law No. 15 of 2021 Amending Certain Provisions of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) and Article 3 of Cabinet Resolution No. 75 of 2021 Amending Certain Provisions of Cabinet Resolution No. 57 of 2018, the UAE has introduced the concept of […]

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Planting trees in coastal areas can help stressed coral reefs

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Photo: Pixabay/Kanenori Planting forests along coastlines in tropical regions could have an unexpected benefit in the sea too: helping save embattled coral reels. The reason for that is that thicker vegetation in coastal regions could greatly reduce the amount of toxic sediment run-off that reaches coral reefs from land and […]

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New Education Cannot Wait Annual Results Report Highlights Multiplying Education Challenges for Children & Adolescents Living in Emergencies & Protracted Crises amid Covid-19

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By External SourceGENEVA / NEW YORK, Oct 5 2021 (IPS-Partners) On this World Teachers’ Day, Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, announced it has reached more than 4.6 million children and adolescents (48% of whom are girls) with quality education […]

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Heat shocks linked to lower maize yields and reduced child height: Evidence from Tanzania

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Research Post October 5, 2021 Heat shocks linked to lower maize yields and reduced child height: Evidence from Tanzania Steven Block Beliyou Haile Liangzhi You Derek Headey The first time such a connection has been established between climate change, agricultural productivity, and health.

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Kilas NusAntara Malam

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ANTARA – Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan menyelenggarakan Festival Iklim 2021. Bertepatan HUT TNI ke-76 berbagai macam alat utama sistem persenjataan (alutsista) milik negara  dipamerkan di sekitar kawasan Istana …

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Half of Afghanistan’s under-fives expected to suffer from acute malnutrition as hunger takes root for millions

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Country: Afghanistan Source: World Food Programme Without reliable access to water, food and basic health and nutrition services, Afghan children and their families are bearing the brunt of years of conflict and the current economic crisis.

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