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23.11.2008, 20:37

The right to eat: Earth faces starvation

More people – less food. This is what the world is heading into: millions are already dying from hunger, and this figure is set to increase tenfold if food and agriculture policies of mankind stay the same.

14.06.2008, 21:19

Global food crisis gives G8 something to chew on

The global food crisis has been one of the main topics discussed by G8 finance ministers at their meeting in Japan. They blame surging inflation and rising oil and food prices for the uncertainty the world economy is facing. At home, Russians have seen fo

AFP Photo / Philippe Huguen 22.03.2009, 14:27

A recession on human rights?

The whole world, to some degree, is feeling the effects of the current global downturn. The fear is, however, that the poor and disadvantaged will be forced to bear the brunt of the suffering.

United Nations police check bags at the entrance of the United Nations in New York  (AP Photo / Bebeto Matthews) 22.09.2010, 09:48 1 comment

Global problems create local ones for New Yorkers

The security crackdown during the UN meeting means closed streets and traffic mayhem for New Yorkers - the realities of having the world's VIPs checking into town.

26.10.2010, 16:10 12 comments

China marks 60 years since Beijing entered Korean War

Chinese leaders have met with veterans of the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Beijing entering the Korean war of 1950-53. This date has been marked by China since 1951.

Photo by Peter Lovegrove 18.06.2009, 21:21 1 comment

Thousands rally in Latvia to stop cuts in public services

Teachers’ wages have been halved and pensions slashed by 10%. This week’s astonishing reduction in public spending is likely to be repeated and protesters have vowed to protect the country's vital services.

Supporters of ousted Honduran president Manuel Zelaya throw stones to soldiers during clashes nearby the presidential palace in Tegucigalpa on June 29, 2009.  AFP PHOTO/ Orlando SIERRA 01.07.2009, 03:54 5 comments

UN condemns military coup in Honduras

The UN General Assembly has condemned the military coup in Honduras and demanded that ousted President Manuel Zelaya be returned to power.

Thousands of demonstrators march through downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 25, 2009, to protest the nearby G20 economic summit (AFP Photo / Rodger Morris) 05.11.2009, 23:08 14 comments

Who does this government consider an enemy?

More than 1,000 police officers descended on fewer than 300 university students. The police came from all corners armed with tear gas, high-tech military weapons and batons, surrounding them completely.

People braving the cold on Red Square, Moscow 18.02.2010, 21:11 7 comments

Russia warms up to climate change legislation

President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday convened a meeting on climate change to address ways that Russia can reduce its gas emissions by 25% by the year 2020.

Citizens of the northern Bosnian town of Banja Luka display a portrait of Bopsnian Serb war crimes suspect fugitive Radovan Karadzic as they celebrate Serbia-Montenegro's 9-8 victory against Croatia in the final of the European Waterpolo Championship in the Slovenian town of Kranj 15 June 2003 (AFP Photo) 01.03.2010, 09:27 3 comments

Villain or hero? Karadzic trial resumes in The Hague

Radovan Karadzic, the wartime leader of the Bosnian Serbs, has accused prosecutors in The Hague of fabricating the evidence used during his tribunal. The comments were made as his trial resumed on Monday.

Third World stricken by crisis looks to UN for support

Published: 25 June, 2009, 11:25


People wait for their monthly food ration region in Moyale in Ethiopia

The poor nations of the world have asked for financial aid to weather the global recession on the first day of a UN summit on the economic meltdown.

 
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joseph walker June 27, 2009, 18:47 quote
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So i assume the first world is the west ,the third world the poor countries ,and what is the second world?.and is there any other worlds.oh yes we looking for them in space.ps maybe we can ask how many catergories of wealth,The super rich,,maybe you educated lot in the media can find a table.oh i forgot we got forbes book .of the wealtiest.which world do we peasent in the west fall under.then.First ,second,or third world.

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