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Foreign Policy - Sat, 29/08/2020 - 13:00
Skyrocketing housing prices threaten South Korea, the plight of LGBTQ people in Kashmir, and rapidly deteriorating economic conditions in Argentina. 

Southeast Asia is Ground Zero in the New U.S.-China Conflict—and Beijing Is Winning

Foreign Policy - Sat, 29/08/2020 - 12:20
‘Under Beijing’s Shadow’ lays out in compelling detail how China is working to dominate the region.

The U.S. Postal Service Is a Threat to Your Life

Foreign Policy - Sat, 29/08/2020 - 07:16
Disruptions of mail aren’t just a problem for the election—they’re a danger to millions of American lives.

The key to Viet Nam’s successful COVID-19 response: A UN Resident Coordinator blog

UN News Centre - Sat, 29/08/2020 - 06:30
Whilst no country can claim to have beaten COVID-19, some countries have been noticeably more effective in curbing the spread of the disease. Kamal Malhotra, the UN Resident Coordinator in Viet Nam, explains why the country’s response to the pandemic has been so successful.

New killings after Jacob Blake shooting reveal chronic problems still to be overcome in US

UN News Centre - Fri, 28/08/2020 - 23:45
Disturbing video footage purportedly showing a teenager involved in a deadly shooting in the US state of Wisconsin is evidence that far stricter gun control measures are needed, the UN human rights office, OHCHR said on Friday.. 

Africa Is Officially Polio-Free

Foreign Policy - Fri, 28/08/2020 - 21:00
The continent has largely eradicated wild polio, the crowning achievement of a massive, globally coordinated public health effort.

The Abe Era Ends, Cheering China, Concerning Washington

Foreign Policy - Fri, 28/08/2020 - 20:57
The United States hasn’t had to worry about Japan in nearly a decade. Now it might have to start.

Moon Faces a Bigger Political Threat Than Kim Jong Un: Real Estate Prices

Foreign Policy - Fri, 28/08/2020 - 20:31
A struggle to bring down South Korea’s soaring housing market could doom a presidency.

Complex security, environmental crises worsen conditions for over 360,000 in western Chad

UN News Centre - Fri, 28/08/2020 - 20:29
More than 360,000 internally displaced persons in Chad’s Lake province are facing a “double” crisis, exposed to security and environmental risks, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported, highlighting the need to strengthen resilience of affected communities.

Unloved But Successful, Shinzo Abe Takes His Bow

Foreign Policy - Fri, 28/08/2020 - 20:26
The longest-ever-serving Japanese prime minister steered the country through rocky years.

Why COVID-19 Is Ravaging Iran Again

Foreign Policy - Fri, 28/08/2020 - 20:07
Poor governance, disinformation, censorship, and punishing U.S. sanctions have turned a crisis into a disaster.

Kashmir’s LGBTQ Community Is Caught Between Conservative Society and Indian Ethnonationalism

Foreign Policy - Fri, 28/08/2020 - 20:00
New Delhi claims that Kashmir used its semi-autonomous status to discriminate against sexual and gender minorities, but its own moves are doing more harm than good.

Le linge sale de la dictature chilienne

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 28/08/2020 - 19:30
On connaissait la responsabilité du général Pinochet dans les ordres donnés pour réprimer ses opposants. En 2004, le gouvernement chilien a ajouté à l'horreur en rendant public un document accablant, révélant l'ampleur de l'utilisation de la torture pendant la dictature. / Chili, Armée, Droits humains, (...) / , , , , , , - 2005/04 La question, les questions

Turkey’s Plans to Become a Regional Energy Giant Just Got a Boost

Foreign Policy - Fri, 28/08/2020 - 19:21
After the discovery of a large natural gas field, Ankara may have Moscow on the ropes.

UN rights chief urges DR Congo to protect Nobel laureate Mukwege amid death threats

UN News Centre - Fri, 28/08/2020 - 19:14
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has condemned death threats made against Congolese Nobel Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege and called for his protection.

Hurricane Laura: Most dangerous hurricane to hit the US this season

UN News Centre - Fri, 28/08/2020 - 18:19
Hurricane Laura is by far the most intense and dangerous hurricane to hit the United States this season, the UN weather agency said on Friday, the day after it made landfall on the US Gulf Coast.  

New guidelines aim to dismantle barriers blocking people with disabilities from access to justice

UN News Centre - Fri, 28/08/2020 - 17:55
The first-ever guidelines on access to justice for people with disabilities are an “indispensable contribution” towards ensuring justice for all, UN human rights experts said on Friday. 

The Trumpists’ Answer to His Republican Foreign-Policy Critics? More Culture Wars.

Foreign Policy - Fri, 28/08/2020 - 17:04
Trump’s friends have opted for their usual grievance politics.

Les petites mains des grands hôtels

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 28/08/2020 - 16:12
Dans les hôtels de luxe, les femmes de ménage sont aussi soumises à des cadences infernales. Au point que certaines profitent de l'heure du déjeuner pour fuir. Ainsi qu'on le constate dans une résidence de prestige de la Côte basque. / Inégalités, Pauvreté, Services, Tourisme, Travail, Femmes, France - (...) / , , , , , , - 2020/09

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