UNESCO Faces Criticism Over Cambodian Evictions Surrounding Angkor Wat World Heritage Site
Amnesty International criticizes UNESCO’s inaction as Cambodia evicts thousands near Angkor Wat, alleging human rights violations. UNESCO denies ability to enforce rights-based standards.
Panama protests over mining concession pressure leaders for referendum
Protests extended into second week against Canadian company aiming for long-term copper mining concession in Panama, putting local water supply at risk, critics say.
BRICS to expand economic bloc with 6 countries
Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE enter surprising collaborative effort into the BRICS blog empowering it further from already representing 40% of the world’s population.
Thailand’s new government to include pro-military parties
Two pro-military parties with links to outgoing Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha joins government coalition as Thai election winner The Move Forward Party is left out.
Kazakh protest spilled over into political demands
Kazakhstan suddenly had global media attention due to street riots and demonstrations against the government. What exactly happened in the richest country in Central Asia?
