All posts tagged "military"
We must not let the Mediterranean turn into a mass grave
Another boat capsizes and 800 people drown. Many of those who died were children, trapped deep in the hold of the boat. Their final moment would...
Environment7 years ago
Pentagon warns of climate change security threat
Climate change presents a global security threat, increasing the risk of terrorism and conflict, and will fundamentally change the way the US military operates, the Pentagon...
On this day in 1989: Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests
On this day 25 years ago, the Chinese Communist party sent 200,000 soldiers to suppress a peaceful student-led demonstration calling for political reform. The move caused...
Climate change a 'catalyst for conflict'
Climate change is already acting as a catalyst for conflict and poses a serious risk to security, according to a strongly worded "call for action" from...
Invest8 years ago
Russian investment stock market slumps amid Ukraine crisis
Share prices fell as the Russian stock market opened its doors on Monday, according to local media. The slump comes amid escalating tensions around the Ukraine....
UK weather: rain shows 'no signs of abating' as military moves to Somerset's aid
Heavy rain and strong winds are set to continue into the weekend in parts of Britain, according to the Environment Agency, as the military is drafted...
Ban Ki-moon: climate change security threat same as 'armed group bent on plunder'
Leading figures in the United Nations have warned the strategic community that climate change is one of the most urgent threats to international security. Speaking at...
Drug trafficking contributing to deforestation in Central America
A new study has warned that drug cartels are clearing forests to facilitate their smuggling activities, and causing "narcodeforestation" in Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua. According to...
Military drafted in to aid Somerset flood efforts
The government may send the military to the heavily flooded Somerset Levels to assist people who have been cut off since Christmas, the environment secretary has...
Books & Films8 years ago
New book explores economic risks of melting Arctic
The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) has unveiled a new book that analyses the economic and military opportunities in the Arctic, as global warming brings...
US Navy: melting Arctic requires new military strategy
The US navy is to publish a new strategy in the coming weeks detailing how it plans to address the increase in commercial shipping traffic, oil...
Economy8 years ago
Comic Relief shoots itself in the foot – possibly with a gun it's invested in
On Tuesday night, BBC Panorama is set to accuse Comic Relief of investing in the tobacco, alcohol and arms industries. Hiding behind the laws of fiduciary...
New Zealand Airlines to run Antarctica flights for scientists
New Zealand Airlines is set to become the first commercial airline to transport scientists on passenger jets to Antarctica. The firm said that planes will land...
Veterans to benefit from fines paid by banks after Libor scandal
16 armed forces charities will share £2.5 million from a fund created from penalties taken from banks after the manipulation of the Libor inter-bank lending rate,...
'Deteriorating operating environment' in Nigeria leads to Shell profit plummet
Shell's profits in the second quarter of 2013 were 21% less than in the same period as last year, because of difficulties in Nigeria and tax...