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China locks down a city of 9 million amid a new spike in COVID-19 cases
The latest lockdowns extend China’s draconian approach to the pandemic it has enforced for most of the past two years
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Women must be given space to lead if Afghanistan is to find peace: Bachelet
Whether as peacebuilders, humanitarians or pivotal actors courageously pushing their communities forward, Afghan women must be given the space to lead if the country is to find peace and progress, the UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet stressed in a statement on Thursday.
DOMINICA, Mar 10 (I
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Inflation reached a new 40-year high — even before the big spike in gas prices
Annual inflation rose to a four-decade high in February, as consumer prices were up 7.9% from a year ago. That does not include most of the spike in gas prices tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Enhancing Climate Ambition Amidst Global Challenges
DOMINICA, Mar 10 (IPS) – In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the over 200 member-strong partnership is bolstering efforts to help countries meet commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and empower renewable energy, food security, and climate adaptation initiatives.A member-led global coalition of 202 countries and institutions, the NDC Partnership has turned the spotlight on climate action by supporting countries’ efforts to craft and implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which outline their commitments to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.
Read the full story, “Enhancing Climate Ambition Amidst Global Challenges”, on globalissues.org →
GENEVA, Mar 10 (IPS
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