Stories written by Chryso D'Angelo

Q&A: “Old Rich” Countries Owe Debt for Climate Crisis

Countries closest to the equator will suffer most from climate change, according to Gwynne Dyer, a geopolitical analyst and journalist who predicts catastrophic events over the next few decades if temperatures continue to rise.

Jody Williams Credit: Photo by Judy Rand

Q&A: To Try With Nukes as With Mines

Since the expiration of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) in December, U.S. and Russian negotiators have been busy hammering out a new pact that will reduce the number of nuclear warheads deployed in both countries by about one-quarter, according to Washington.

Rana Husseini Credit: Courtesy of Rana Husseini

Q&A: “Honour Killings Happen in All Religions”

Thirteen women are murdered in "honour killings" by their own relatives every day, according to Rana Husseini, a human rights advocate and journalist who has devoted her career to fighting the barbaric and widespread practice.

DEVELOPMENT: Political Will the Missing Link for MDGs

Despite numerous factors that threaten the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals by 2015 - a global financial crisis, a food crisis, climate change, natural disasters – U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said this week that his main concern is "political will".



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