The Super Falcons of Nigeria have failed to advance to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 quarter-finals after they lost to England following a dramatic penalty shoot-out over England. The two nations failed to find the back of the net in 90 minutes, and after 30 minutes of extra …
Read More »At Guantánamo’s Court Like No Other, Progress Is Frustrated by State Secrets
A defense lawyer was making a constitutional argument in the Guantánamo war court that the clock had run out on a case involving terrorist attacks in Indonesia 20 years ago when he was suddenly drowned out by white noise. “It is repugnant …” were the last words the public heard …
Read More »Johnnie Walker, Sarz announce collaboration to celebrate power of progress
This partnership celebrates the power of creatives and the importance of progress bringing together two icons in their respective industries to create something truly special. Coming off the heels of its ‘Keep Walking’ and ‘No Labels’ campaign, Johnnie Walker and Sarz join forces to create an exciting new project to …
Read More »Biden Warns of ‘Sinister Forces’ Trying to Reverse Racial Progress
President Biden declared on Saturday that white supremacy is “the most dangerous terrorist threat to our homeland” and warned a predominantly Black audience that “sinister forces” embraced by his predecessor and putative challenger are trying to reverse generations of racial progress in America. Mr. Biden never named former President Donald …
Read More »Fox News Bends the Knee: Won’t Publish Leaked Ukraine Documents Casting Doubt About War Progress
Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin stated the network will not publish leaked classified Pentagon documents that have shocked the administration and intelligence community in recent days. The documents, which have leaked on social media, apparently reveal spying techniques by the United States on both allies and enemies …
Read More »Ending Discrimination Against Women in Family Law is Vital for Economic Progress
Opinion by Hyshyama Hamin (colombo, sri lanka) Monday, April 03, 2023 Inter Press Service COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Apr 03 (IPS) – Discriminatory family laws and policies that restrict women’s access to educational opportunities, employment, inheritance, property ownership and equal pay, are making women disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of the global …
Read More »International Womens Day, 2023: Gender-Responsive Approach to Technology and Innovation Will Ensure Progress
Delegates at the UN observance of International Women’s Day, under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.” Credit: Naureen Hossain/IPS by Naureen Hossain (united nations) Friday, March 10, 2023 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Mar 10 (IPS) – Promoting gender equality in technology and digital spaces is at the …
Read More »Despite challenges, Africa ‘poised for progress’ – Guterres
Mr. Guterres praised the many African Union (AU) initiatives aimed at bringing about this vision for the continent – including Agenda 2063 a blueprint for the Africa of the future, and the Decade of Women’s Financial and Economic Inclusion – and the decision to focus on the African Continental Free …
Read More »“I Was Blind, But Now I See” – Celebrating Malawi’s Progress on World NTD Day
Vainesi, a former trachoma trichiasis patient, cheers in celebration knowing that trachoma has been eliminated in Malawi. Vainesi had suffered with the pain caused by trachoma for 10 years before a local disability mobiliser encouraged her to go to the hospital for treatment. Opinion by Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera (lilongwe) Monday, January …
Read More »Chelsea ‘very close’ to beating Arsenal to Mykhailo Mudryk signing as talks progress
Chelsea are ‘very close’ to beating London rivals Arsenal to the signing of Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk, the Ukrainian club has said. The Blues are expected to wrap up a deal reported to total €100 million (just under £89m), which would meet Shakhtar’s valuation of the player for a …
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