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Calling climate talks a dud misses the point, but the gains are in jeopardy

According to the Pacific, the controversial Fiji climate talks were a resounding success, but that does not absolve Australia from responsibility for coal exports.

Calling climate talks a dud misses the point, but the gains are in jeopardy

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Pakistan president urges Iran, US to honour Islamabad MoU

Pakistan president urges Iran, US to honour Islamabad MoU Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the US and Iran to exercise restraint and honour their commitments under the Islamabad…

  • Pakistan urges US and Iran to honor Islamabad MoU
  • Zardari emphasizes safe maritime navigation through Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea
  • Conflict threatens regional stability and global energy security

South Sudan: As South Sudan Plans for Elections, a Town Counts the Cost of War

[The New Humanitarian] Akobo, South Sudan -- "We've never had capable leaders who could translate people's struggle into meaningful action."

  • Akobo, South Sudan, site of ongoing conflict between government and opposition forces.
  • Thousands of displaced people returned to Akobo, revealing scale of post-war challenges.
  • Widespread pillage and damaged infrastructure plague town's recovery efforts.

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