http://africa.oneworld.net/article/archive/594 en_GB OneWorld Africa - OneWorld Africa/English/Topics/Politics/Geopolitics Al-Nakba and Israel's 60th Anniversary http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83725 This month marks the 60th anniversary of Israel's existence, but the organization Jewish Voice for Peace says it will not celebrate the establishment of a Jewish state until Palestinians are granted their fundamental human rights. Asian Leaders Urged to Pressure Myanmar into Action http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83724 Asian governments -- seen to have greater leverage with Myanmar authorities -- are being asked to increase the pressure on the military junta to effectively address the humanitarian crisis caused by Cyclone Nargis. The Cuban Struggle Continues http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83721 Historically, the Cuban revolution was "a success," writes scholar Saul Landau. But can Cuba today overcome the economic hardships -- and the resulting social changes -- the country endured after the collapse of the Soviet Union? U.S. Urged to Divorce Politics from Aid to Myanmar http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160445/1/594 UNITED NATIONS, May 7 (OneWorld) - A major U.S.-based humanitarian aid group is urging the Bush administration to revise its aid policy toward Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) and provide immediate assistance to the cyclone victims in that country. UN's Food Rights Advocate Warns Speculators http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160347/1/594 UNITED NATIONS, May 2 (OneWorld) - The global food crisis is likely to persist if speculative investment by the corporate world is not reined in soon, warned a top expert responsible for reporting to the United Nations on human rights violations. Indigenous Groups Slam Canada at UN http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160324/1/594 UNITED NATIONS, May 1 (OneWorld) - The Canadian government has drawn fierce condemnation from the world's indigenous communities for its refusal to sign an international document that recognizes native people's right to self-determination. Groups Begin to Tackle Hunger Crisis http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160207/1/594 WASHINGTON, Apr 28 (OneWorld) - Far away and close to home the growing world food crisis is taking a toll. While Americans are increasingly shocked at their rising grocery bills, hunger threatens lives and stability in several developing countries. Global Food Crisis, Global Turning Point? http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160149/1/594 This week's alert on the growing global food crisis is perhaps the most worrying one we've ever sent, says OneWorld's managing editor in the United States. Education 'Lesson' Targets Politicians Worldwide http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160077/1/594 WASHINGTON, Apr 24 (OneWorld) - Recording artist Shakira and UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown joined forces this week with millions of students and teachers around the globe calling for redoubled efforts to allow children to attend school. Food Crisis Set to Get Worse - Experts http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159936/1/594 NEW YORK, Apr 19 (OneWorld) - The current food crisis causing hunger and starvation for millions of people across the world is not going to end as long as those who dominate the international grain markets remain unwilling to change their behavior, according to experts specializing in international trade and environmental economics. Rights Groups Applaud Trade Deal's Tabling http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159740/1/594 SAN FRANCISCO, Apr 14 (OneWorld) - Long-time critics of corporate-friendly free trade agreements are applauding House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for effectively putting the brakes on a deal with the South American nation of Colombia. U.S. Congress to Address Poor Country Debts http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159737/1/594 NEW YORK, Apr 14 (OneWorld) - The U.S. House of Representatives is likely to endorse a legislative proposal this week calling for the cancellation of debts owed by some of the world's poorest countries. A Moratorium on Free Trade Pacts http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83314 "Show your support of trade agreements that assure job security and decent livelihoods, and take a stand against the NAFTA model that displaces millions from their homes and jobs and furthers environmental destruction," urges a group advocating fairer globalization. UN Peace Missions Falter in Africa http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159548/1/594 UNITED NATIONS, Apr 7 (IPS) - The United Nations remains virtually crippled as two proposed peacekeeping missions -- one in Darfur and the other in Somalia -- are making little or no progress. UN Peace Missions Falter in Africa http://www.oneworld.net/article/view/159514/1/594 UNITED NATIONS, Apr 7 (IPS) - The United Nations remains virtually crippled as two proposed peacekeeping missions -- one in Darfur and the other in Somalia -- are making little or no progress.