Latest Developments, May 27
In the latest news and analysis… European arms The Guardian reports that EU sanctions against Syria have “collapsed” due to disagreement over supplying arms to rebels: “Michael Spindelegger, the...
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In the latest news and analysis… Signing frenzy The Associated Press reports that “more than 65” countries signed the UN Arms Trade Treaty on Monday, though the US and other major weapons exporters and...
View ArticleLatest Developments, September 11
In the latest news and analysis… Buying time The Associated Press reports that US President Barack Obama, in a nationally televised speech on Syria, said the military strikes he has been pushing for...
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In the latest news and analysis… Wage battle Al Jazeera reports that protests continue in Bangladesh where garment workers are demanding an increase in the monthly minimum wage from $38 to $100:...
View ArticleLatest Developments, October 30
In the latest news and analysis… Prison torture The Guardian reports on allegations of forced drug injection and electroshocking at a South African jail run by British security firm G4S: “Prisoners,...
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