By Alexandre Bohas Translation: Pierre Chabal
The looting of Muslim shrines perpetrated in Mali in 2012 by religious extremists has raised consternation of global proportions. However, after this unanimity without effect, it is important to examine the specificity of the common…
By Clément Paule Translation: Pierre Chabal
From 22th to 27th July 2012, nearly 24,000 people from 183 countries participated in the 19th International Conference on AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) held in Washington by the IAS…
By Yves Poirmeur Translation: Pierre Chabal
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor was sentenced on May 30th, 2012, to 50 years imprisonment by the Special Court for Sierra Leone. He was found an accomplice to war crimes and crimes against humanity…
By Clément Paule Translation: Pierre Chabal
From 20 to 22 June 2012, the Brazilian metropolis of Rio de Janeiro hosted the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. Involving more than 40,000 participants – representing multinational firms…
By Armand Suicmez
Translation: Pierre Chabal
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On 23 May 2012, seven NGOs issued a press release informing of the current famine situation in Yemen. Against a backdrop of civil war and massive displacement of populations, nearly half of the population is affected…
By Justin Chiu Translation: Pierre Chabal
On 21 May 2012, the Chinese group Wanda bought AMC (American Multi-Cinema), the second largest operator of movie theaters in North America. Already owning 730 screens in China, the group acquired 5034 more with this new subsidiary. It thus became the world number one of the film industry.
