By Global Issues PARIS, Nov 22 (IPS) – Climate change exacerbates existing gender inequalities and gender-based violence. At COP29 in Azerbaijan, governments have been urged to prioritize gender-responsive climate policies that address the specific needs of women and girls, and serious concerns have been raised about backtracking on women’s rights during these crucial negotiations on […]
By RT The Venezuelan leader has blasted a reported US decision to allow long-range strikes deep inside Russia Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has slammed an alleged decision by US President Joe Biden to approve the use of long-range weapons for Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory. Several Western media outlets reported on the alleged change […]
By Jennie SHIN In this week’s episode, Jennie Shin speaks with Paul Smith, Associate Professor of French Studies at the University of Nottingham. We start with Marine Le Pen’s trial over alleged misuse of European Parliament funds for fake jobs, with prosecutors seeking a ban on her future political candidacy. We also discuss significant shifts […]