Farhan Haq

ENVIRONMENT-U.S.: Experts Debate Dangers of Depleted Uranium

How deadly is depleted uranium (DU)?

/IPS DEVELOPMENT BULLETIN/ HUMAN RIGHTS: Socialists Press for Democracy in Burma, Africa

The Socialist International is urging international sanctions against Burma as part of its campaign to push for democracy in the developing world.

/IPS ENVIRONMENT BULLETIN/ DISARMAMENT: U.N. Approves Nuclear Test Ban, But Doubts Remain

By Farhan Haq

The United Nations achieved a milestone Tuesday with its sweeping approval for a nuclear test ban, but the muted tone in the U.N. General Assembly bore scant evidence of a victory.

/IPS ENVIRONMENT BULLETIN/ DISARMAMENT: India, Pakistan Unite against Test Ban Treaty

By Farhan Haq

Historic nemeses India and Pakistan found common ground during last week's U.N. debate on a comprehensive nuclear test ban.

DISARMAMENT: India, Pakistan Unite against Test Ban Treaty

By Farhan Haq

Historic nemeses India and Pakistan have at last found common ground during this week's U.N. debate on a comprehensive nuclear test ban.

DEVELOPMENT: Socialists Vow Campaign to Reform Global Economy

By Farhan Haq

Socialist International kicked off its 20th congress here Monday with a spirited attack on the ills of economic globalisation and a vow to seek changes in the current economic order.

/IPS ENVIRONMENT BULLETIN/ DISARMAMENT: Large U.N. Majority Will Back Test Ban Treaty

By Farhan Haq

Supporters of a nuclear test ban are confident that a treaty to prohibit all nuclear test explosions will win the support of a wide majority at the United Nations next Monday.

UNITED STATES: Who Speaks for the Cities?

By Farhan Haq

Another election year, another dismal period of silence about the fate of U.S. cities.

IRAQ: U.N. Security Council Agrees to Disagree on Kurdish Crisis

By Farhan Haq

The U.N. Security Council painted a vivid picture of its internal split on Iraq Friday when it gave up on its efforts to forge a consensus document on Baghdad's raid last week on the Kurdish city of Arbil.

DISARMAMENT: Large U.N. Majority Will Back Test Ban Treaty

By Farhan Haq

Supporters of a nuclear test ban are confident that a treaty to prohibit all nuclear test explosions will win the support of a wide majority at the United Nations next Monday.

MUSIC-U.S.: Another Summer of Death on the Radio

By Farhan Haq

It's summertime here, so you would think that teenagers in the United States would be sitting around pools or at beaches, listening to goofy, pleasant music.

IRAQ-U.S.: Saddam Becomes Clinton Campaign’s Best Friend

By Farhan Haq

Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has once again proven to be the best friend of a U.S. president facing elections.

UNITED STATES: Groups Cry Foul on Puerto Rican Prison Terms

By Farhan Haq

A coalition of Puerto Rican politicians and activists spanning the political spectrum contends that Puerto Ricans charged with politically motivated crimes have been treated unfairly and should receive more lenience.

(ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/05)

By Farhan Haq

Jane Austen may be more of a household name in Hollywood in recent days than Sylvester Stallone, but, as the new adaptation of her novel 'Emma' shows, that doesn't mean that the quality of films is improving.

DISARMAMENT: Nuclear Test Ban Will Come Before United Nations

By Farhan Haq

A nuclear test ban treaty blocked by India will be presented to the U.N. General Assembly for approval on Sep. 9, Australia's U.N. ambassador says.

NIGERIA: ‘Charm Offensive’ Snares U.S. Senator

By Farhan Haq

The Nigerian government's campaign to improve its public relations in the United States was given a major boost with the visit this month by the only black U.S. senator.

UNITED STATES-MUSIC: And Now, Macarena-Mania

By Farhan Haq

You put your right hand on your hip, you stick your left hand in the air, and you jump up. It may not be the world's most graceful or complex dance, but you should be pleased to know you have just learned the world's hottest dance craze: the Macarena.