By Global Issues BRUSSELS, Aug 11 (IPS) – On August 3rd residents of the Myanmar capital Naypyitaw were suddenly awakened by the sound of military helicopters in the air. The helicopters hovered over the city all day. The way to the regime’s foreign ministry was also blocked for hours. Read the full story, “Pariah Solidarity […]
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By Global Issues GENEVA, Aug 09 (IPS) – For the first time in its contemporary history, Colombia has a left-wing government. The presidency of Gustavo Petro, who took the reins August 8, marks a significant break from the political status quo. He also represents a stiff test for U.S. influence in Latin America. Read the […]
By Global Issues SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 09 (IPS) – The world economy is on the brink of outright recession, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Ukraine war and sanctions have scuttled recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full story, “April Fool’s Inflation Medicine Threatens Progress”, on globalissues.org → Source: April […]