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Olympic Games – More Media Show than Sports EventRIO DE JANEIRO

Olympic Games – More Media Show than Sports Event

Brazil’s first gold medal of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics gave it a new multipurpose heroine, Rafaela Silva, whose defeat of the favourites in judo has made her a strong voice against racism and homophobia. Not only is she black and poor, but she just came out as gay.

Mario Osava | Economy & Trade | Global

US To Push for UN Security Council Ban on Nuclear Tests

US To Push for UN Security Council Ban on Nuclear Tests

As part of his nuclear legacy, US President Barack Obama is seeking a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution aimed at banning nuclear tests worldwide.

Thalif Deen | Nuclear Energy - Nuclear Weapons | Global
TPPA  could be discarded due to US political dynamics

TPPA could be discarded due to US political dynamics

No country was more active in pushing for the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).  In the five years of negotiations, the United States cajoled, persuaded and pressurised its trade partners take on board its issues and positions.

Martin Khor | Trade & Investment | North America

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Baher Kamal | Advancing Deserts | Africa

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Benjamin W. Mkapa | Trade & Investment | Africa

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Aramis Castro | Gender Violence | Latin America & the Caribbean

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Baher Kamal | Humanitarian Emergencies | Global

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Azza Karam | Religion | Global



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Olympic Games – More Media Show than Sports Event

Mario Osava | Global

Arable Lands Lost at Unprecedented Rate: 33,000 Hectares… a Day!

Baher Kamal | Africa

One Humanity? Millions of Children Tortured, Smuggled, Abused, Enslaved

Baher Kamal | Global

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Mario Osava | Global

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Baher Kamal

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