Global IssuesNews headlines for “Racism”, page 56
PAKISTAN: Beating the Taliban on the Playing Fields
- Inter Press Service
An outbreak of sports fever has gripped the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Northern Pakistan, as increasing numbers of civilians and government officials latch on to team sports as their only armour against creeping militancy in the border region.
RELIGION-CUBA: Good Climate for Pope’s Visit
- Inter Press Service
A visit by the Pope to Cuba would strengthen the climate of dialogue between the government and the Catholic Church, analysts agreed after the announcement that Benedict XVI is considering visiting this country in the spring of 2012.
U.S. Move Hurts More Than UNESCO
- Inter Press Service
The United States’ decision to cut funding for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation will hurt the specialised agency’s work, officials here say.
PAKISTAN: Cricket Idol Bowls Political Googly
- Inter Press Service
He could be Pakistan’s Obama, although he spews venom at the United States government for its drone attacks and its policies in the region. But Imran Khan speaks of change and, like Obama, enjoys huge online support from the youth.
BALKANS: Who’s Afraid of Serbian Violins
- Inter Press Service
The path of reconciliation in former Yugoslavia has taken a musical turn, as the philharmonic orchestras of Ljubljana, Zagreb and Belgrade team up for their first joint season since 1991.
U.S.: Who is the 99 Percent? — Part 2
- Inter Press Service
While the Occupy movements sweeping the U.S. have become almost synonymous with democracy, consensus-based processes, human microphones and other symbols of unity, many populations in the country have felt isolated by the language and tactics of the movement.
PAKISTAN: Singing Against the Taliban
- Inter Press Service
'In the last few years, I have sung more than a dozen songs against the Taliban,' award-wining singer Khyal Muhammad tells IPS. 'I got threatening messages on the mobile phone. But I will continue to sing because it gives me strength.'
U.S.: Who is the 99 Percent? - Part 1
- Inter Press Service
Barely a month after the first group of protesters set up its encampment in Zucotti Park in New York City, the phrase 'We are the 99 percent' has already become legendary.
FILM: Political Prisoners Are Burma's Unsung Heroes
- Inter Press Service
In a move that highlighted its sub-par human rights record, the government of Burma announced Oct. 11 that it would release 6,359 prisoners, but how many of these will be drawn from the country's estimated 500 to over 2,000 political prisoners remains uncertain.
Chinese Film Festival Forced Underground
- Inter Press Service
A Chinese independent film festival showcasing the work of some of the most daring Mainland directors has been forced underground following a police visit to the event’s launch last Saturday.
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