COMMENTARY: International rules needed for money markets
With the 2nd G20 summit set for early April in London to deal with the financial turmoil, work on international rules has begun with a view to restructuring the global financial markets. The European Union (EU) held an emergency meeting in February and published a statement calling for stricter oversight or regulation and oversight on all financial products and participants.
Trickle down misery
WASHINGTON, Mar 4 (IPS) - The world's poorest people had nothing to do with the financial gimmickry that has brought the global economy to its knees but they are paying a heavy price for it and relief seems a long way off.
Blackjack for kindergarteners?
Impulsive kids are more prone to start gambling in their kindergarten than less impulsive children, Canadian researchers said.
Puerto Rican unions against layoffs
San Juan, Mar 4 (Prensa Latina) Puerto Rican Governor Luis G. Fortuño's decision to fire 30,000 public employee will create social unrest, union leader Jose Rodriguez warned on Wednesday.
German police crack down on neonazi movement
German police kicked off a nationwide crackdown on the country's neonazi movement on Wednesday. The Federal Crime Office (BKA) said that police had raided more than 200 homes and businesses of people suspected of belonging to the country's extreme right.
Shrazade: Symbol of womens struggle
Translated by Helen Robertshaw (lHumainte) The young woman, victim of a jilted suitor who attempted to burn her alive in 2005, hopes that her trial will draw attention to violence against women.
Financial crisis threatens women's meagre gains
UNITED NATIONS, (IPS) - The spreading global financial crisis - which has taken a heavy toll of international bankers, investors and speculators - is also having a devastating impact on some of the most vulnerable and marginalised groups in society, including women and children.
Slumdog Millionaire kid to become homeless
The 10-year-old child artist of Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire , Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail may no longer be cherishing the rousing welcome he received at home a few days ago! His home is set to be razed within a week.
Clinton in Mid-East: U.S. will vigorously press two-state solution
During her visit to Israel this week, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reaffirmed U.S. ties with Israel but said the Obama administration believes that working for a two-state solution is both inevitable and in Israel's best interests.
Russia communist leader slams 'dirty' local elections
Russian communist leader Gennady Zyuganov slammed local elections on Sunday as 'the dirtiest in the last 15 years' after the ruling United Russia Party won an average 66 per cent of votes.
