News Archive - Page 292 of 1905

‘Vulture funds’ exploiting debt cancellation in poor countries

by Archive | Oct 10, 2007

A new report from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund has revealed that ‘vulture funds’ and other commercial creditors are chasing a staggering $1.8 billion from some of the world’s poorest countries – after they have had debts cancelled by rich...

‘Vulture funds’ exploiting debt cancellation in poor countries

by Archive | Oct 10, 2007

A new report from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund has revealed that ‘vulture funds’ and other commercial creditors are chasing a staggering $1.8 billion from some of the world’s poorest countries – after they have had debts cancelled by rich...

Protests greet American university ban on Desmond Tutu

by Archive | Oct 9, 2007

Students, academics, human rights campaigners and a Jewish peace group have protested loudly at the decision of the Catholic University of St Thomas, Minnesota, to cancel a campus visit by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, because he has criticized Israeli government...

Protests greet American university ban on Desmond Tutu

by Archive | Oct 9, 2007

Students, academics, human rights campaigners and a Jewish peace group have protested loudly at the decision of the Catholic University of St Thomas, Minnesota, to cancel a campus visit by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, because he has criticized Israeli government...

Government urged to review NHS chaplaincy in the wake of big cuts

by Archive | Oct 9, 2007

The chaplaincy crisis in the National Health Service needs urgent ministerial attention, following new research revealed swinging cuts to the service throughout England, says a trade union group representing multi-faith chaplains. The call from Unite/The College of...