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Friday, 06 July 2018 04:48
North America/Latin America relationships
Few politicians have established such a connection with the millions of underprivileged families in Mexico as Lopez Obrador. He regularly campaigned draped with garlands and gaudy sombreros. Like Trump, the headstrong ‘Amlo’ is the heart and…
Friday, 06 July 2018 04:46
India: National Health Care scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to provide healthcare and insurance to half a billion Indians, a people-mass larger than the entire population of South America, is facing serious hurdles. Almost five months after announcing the programme…
Friday, 06 July 2018 04:45
Global: Wildfires this week
In North America 70 wildfires are consuming 630,000 acres across Alaska, California, Colorado and other western states. Meteorologists warn of more blazes due to strong winds, dry conditions and low humidity. A huge fire in Canada’s…
Friday, 06 July 2018 04:44
Saudi Arabia:Things women still can’t do
Saudi Arabia is issuing driving licences to women after abolishing its ban on female drivers. 2,000 women want to complete a driving course now offered at all-female university campuses. However women are still restricted in everyday…
Friday, 29 June 2018 06:12
Mozambique: New Islamic group kills villagers and displaces l,000’s
Attacks by a new Islamist militant group, Al-Sunna wa Jama’a, are being reported in Cabo Delgado province. Their first attacks targeted police stations. Since then more attacks and beheadings indicate a new jihadist movement in areas…
Friday, 29 June 2018 06:11
Burundi: 2/3 of family income is spent on food
Fifteen years of civil war, combined with extreme poverty, a fragile political process and recurrent climatic shocks, have impacted strongly on Burundi’s economy and nutrition. Only 28% of the population have a sufficient, nutritious diet all…