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Business
Bank of England hikes rates by half percent
The Bank of England raised on Thursday its benchmark interest rates by 50 basis points to 1.75 percent — while warning that the U.K. is heading towards recession. Johanna Treeck Politico “Inflationary…
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Analysis
Coming to Terms with Myanmar’s Russia Embrace
Powers wishing to see Myanmar return to democracy should not try to break these ties but rather redouble their targeted sanctions and embargo efforts. ICG What’s new? Myanmar’s coup and…
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Analysis
The two words that are essential to avoiding war over…
“The Chinese people are infuriated by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the Taiwan Island,” thundered China Daily as Pelosi took off. Eryk Bagshaw WAtoday “But are generally optimistic and confident…
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Democracy
Italy confronts its fascist past as the right prepares for…
Giorgia Meloni is on course to become prime minister. Her critics say she leads a party infiltrated by fascists Hannah Roberts Politico ROME — There are some crimes that come…
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Analysis
Who are the Winners in the Black Sea Grain Deal?
In this Q&A, Crisis Group experts assess gains from the accord, which could be significant even if it does not by itself push down global food prices. What is the…
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Features
Kansas voters resoundingly protect their access to abortion
Kansas voters on Aug. 2 sent a resounding message about their desire to protect abortion rights, rejecting a ballot measure in a conservative state with deep ties to the anti-abortion movement that would have…
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Analysis
Judges need better education and structures to improve impartiality: report
Not only must they make decisions impartially, they must be seen to make their decisions impartially. Gabrielle Appleby The Conversation However, as the cases before the courts continually show, judges can make mistakes.…
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Asia
How could Taiwan defend itself against China?
Tensions between Beijing and Washington are rising over Taiwan, as United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi may visit the self-governing island this week. Monir Ghaedi Deutsche Welle Pelosi, the highest US…
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Environment and Climate Change
Climate change: More studies needed on possibility of human extinction
The authors say that the consequences of more extreme warming – still on the cards if no action is taken – are “dangerously underexplored”. BBC They argue that the world…
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Analysis
Heatwave-proofing your home could save your life – and shrink…
If the climate changes, buildings may struggle to serve our needs in the new conditions. Ran Boydell The Conversation The UK’s recent 40°C heatwave showed that many existing structures – especially…
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Afghanistan Issue
Afghanistan a year after the Taliban occupation: An ongoing war…
But Aug. 15 marks one year since the Taliban takeover and occupation of Afghanistan, and it’s not a happy occasion for my homeland. Ferdouse Asefi The Conversation Recently, the United Nations…
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Asylum Seekers
Call to end ‘immoral’ refugee detention
Parliamentarians are being urged to support a proposal to end mandatory immigration detention in Australia and replace the program with community alternatives Maeve Bannister, AAP Crikey A proposal to abolish…