Factory workers package products in Accra, Ghana. Credit: Nyani Quarmyne (Panos)/IFC Opinion by Abebe Adugna (washington dc) Friday, August 16, 2024 Inter Press Service WASHINGTON DC, Aug 16 (IPS) – Every year in Western and Central Africa, 6 million young people enter the labor force, while only about half a million new jobs are created. This enormous jobs deficit means that …
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Although women interact with the environment and its natural resources more closely than men, they remain underrepresented in climate-related decision-making. Credit: Joyce Chimbi/IPS Opinion by Joyce Chimbi (nairobi) Friday, August 16, 2024 Inter Press Service When a climatic disaster strikes, women have nowhere to go. They sit out dangerous climatic events, hoping that it is only a passing cloud. How is …
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Twelve fan-favorite global glamazons will return to the stage of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” to compete for the title of “Queen of the Mothertucking World.” With at least one season under their belts, the queens are back with more confidence, glitz and glamour than ever before. The twelve all stars told TheWrap what they’re bringing with them into the new franchise …
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Opinion by Anis Chowdhury – Khalilur Rahman – Ziauddin Hyder (sydney, new york, washington dc) Friday, August 16, 2024 Inter Press Service SYDNEY, NEW YORK, WASHINGTON DC, Aug 16 (IPS) – Bangladesh has become increasingly indebted since 2009. The country’s external debt stock increased from US$23.3 billion in 2008 to US$100.6 billion in December 2023 (see figure below). Thanks to the …
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Strut your stuff and prepare yourselves for the international showdown of a lifetime: RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All-Stars. Twelve fan-favorite queens from across the globe are set to sashay into the spotlight, representing their home counties in a Miss Universe-like pageantry of sorts, complete with outrageous performances, makeup challenges, and more. Showcasing a brilliantly talented array of queens from the …
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Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki, a TV and radio reporter based in Nakuru, Kenya, at a police station. A police officer shot her in the leg despite her visible press credentials. The incident was reported to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). Credit: Robert Kibet/IPS by Robert Kibet (nairobi) Thursday, August 15, 2024 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Aug 15 (IPS) – In the …
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Secretary General of AFPPD, Dr. Jetn Sirathranont, addresses a conference with the theme Gender Empowerment for a Green Economy in Islamabad, Pakistan. Credit: AFPPD by Annam Lodhi (islamabad) Thursday, August 15, 2024 Inter Press Service ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (IPS) – Robust data collection, integrated policies, and an accelerated push towards a green economy with a gender focus topped the agenda at …
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The Huge Image Longlegs‘ prolonged theatrical window and indie distributor technique led to sustained field workplace success. The movie has surpassed studio releases likeHereditaryandSinisterwith a world gross of over $90 million. Longlegs, with its art-house components, is a standout in a troublesome yr for the horror style, approaching $100 million worldwide. Having performed completely in theaters for over a month, …
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Credit: WFP/Ali Jadallah/2024 Opinion by World Food Programme (rome) Thursday, August 15, 2024 Inter Press Service ROME, Aug 15 (IPS) – Corinne Fleischer, WFP’s regional director for the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe, describes Gaza as “a terrible situation getting worse.” Over the past two weeks, 21 United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) food distribution points have been closed …
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Earlier this year, we saw the biggest open bracket video game tournament conclude – Evo 2024. With over 16,000 tournament entrants and many spectators alongside them, Evo made clear to the Las Vegas crowd that it’s not going away any time soon. Or, well, you could argue it said the opposite! Not in terms of a permanent goodbye, but more …
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