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CoreLogic: 58,000 Homes Lost to Foreclosure in October in the US

Published in Tuesday December 4th, 2012 In In the media

December 3rd, 2012 There were 58,000 foreclosures completed in the United States during the month of October, CoreLogic reported Monday with the release of its latest National Foreclosure Report. October’s tally was down 17 percent from last year when 70,000 foreclosures were completed during the month.   On a month-over-month basis, completed foreclosures fell 25 percent. CoreLogic […]

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Japan puts reconstruction projects not linked to disaster zones on hold

Published in Thursday November 29th, 2012 In In the media

November 28, 2012 Japan’s government has suspended 35 projects included in a budget for reconstruction from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami after criticism the spending was not directly related to recovery from the disasters. As much as a fourth of the 11.7 trillion yen ($148 billion) budget had been earmarked for unrelated projects, including […]

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Displaced Families Appeal for Compensation in Tanzania

Published in Thursday November 29th, 2012 In In the media

November 28, 2012 OVER 80 families in Rusumo Ward, in Ngara District, have appealed for compensation from the government after their houses were demolished to pave way for the expansion of a parking space for heavy duty vehicles plying between Tanzania and Rwanda. Reports from Ngara said the families were facing difficulties and had already […]

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Minister Nantaba Halts Eviction of 43 Families in Uganda

Published in Wednesday November 28th, 2012 In In the media

November 26, 2012 Lands State Minister Idah Nantaba has blocked eviction of over 40 families in Buleega village, Najja sub-county in Buikwe District. The families had been evicted by a Dutch citizen, Triwe Riis Jewsew, who is also a proprietor of Riis Coffee Company Limited. Riis had fenced off the over 100 acres of land […]

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A Vacant Lot Offers Refugees a Taste of Home

Published in Tuesday November 27th, 2012 In In the media

The refugees are accidental farmers in an unlikely urban field that is part of an ambitious plan to transform vacant land. The lot sits on one of the busiest corners of this expansive city, across from an English pub, near a light-rail stop and in sight of the glimmering high rises that punctuate downtown.

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Tent camp evictions on the rise in Haiti

Published in Wednesday November 14th, 2012 In In the media

After the 2010 earthquake, 1.5 million Haitians were forced to live in makeshift tents. Almost three years later, these displaced Haitians are facing a new threat – eviction by alleged landowners and government officials. More than 360,000 people still live in tent camps, according to estimates by the Internal Organization for Migration (IOM). But Haitians who say they own the land these tent camps sit on argue that they should get their land back. And in many cases, the local government authorities are supporting the landowners’ cause. Click here to watch the video.

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Spain parties tackle eviction reform after suicides

Published in Wednesday November 14th, 2012 In In the media

November 12, 2012 Tens of thousands evicted after property crash. Public accuses banks of lacking compassion. Rajoy calls for faster cross-party reform talks By Nigel Davies MADRID, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Spain’s top parties will tackle eviction law reform on Monday after a homeowner’s suicide provoked public fury and accusations that politicians and banks are complicit in de facto […]

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General Assembly elects 18 Member States to serve three-year terms on Human Rights Council

Published in Tuesday November 13th, 2012 In In the media

The General Assembly today elected 18 States to serve on the Human Rights Council, the United Nations key forum for tackling entrenched human rights concerns around the world. Those elected were Argentina, Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire, Estonia, Ethiopia, Gabon, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Montenegro, Pakistan, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Venezuela. All would serve three-year terms beginning on 1 January 2013.

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Wave of Evictions Leads to Homeless Crisis in Spain

Published in Tuesday November 13th, 2012 In In the media

The number of Spanish families facing eviction continues to mount at a dizzying pace — hundreds a day, housing advocates say. The problem has become so acute that Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has promised to announce emergency measures on Monday, though what they may be remains unclear.

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Hurricane Sandy: at General Assembly, UN chief highlights challenges and lessons learned

Published in Monday November 12th, 2012 In In the media

November 09, 2012 In a briefing to the General Assembly, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted the world body’s challenges, responses and lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy, while also reiterating his call for more action in regard to climate change. “Storms and emergencies pose great tests and challenge. They may bring out the best in […]

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