http://uk.oneworld.net/article/archive/1993 en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - UK/English/Topics/Politics/Geopolitics Diego Garcia: Britain's worst gift http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83880 Ahead of a key House of Lords hearing, Sean Carey reflects on the disgraceful way Britain annexed a group of islands and dislodged a people to give the US an airbase. U.S. Urged to Divorce Politics from Aid to Myanmar http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160445/1/1993 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/160347/1/1993 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/160324/1/1993 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/160207/1/1993 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://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/160149/1/1993 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/160077/1/1993 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/159936/1/1993 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/159740/1/1993 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/159737/1/1993 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/159548/1/1993 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/159514/1/1993 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. Developing Countries Gain a Step in Climate Talks http://www.oneworld.net/article/view/159461/1/1993 BANGKOK, Apr 5 (IPS) - Negotiators from the developing world won a significant first round at talks here to shape a new pact to curb global warming. Key among them was the backing to make green-friendly technology and financial assistance priority in a program leading to the pact to be endorsed in 2009. Rights Advocates Press Olympic Committee http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159346/1/1993 NEW YORK, Apr 1 (OneWorld) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has drawn fire from one of the world's most prominent rights advocacy groups for not speaking out about the human rights situation in China.