Stories for October 28th 2008

Tuesday, October 28th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Markets alone can't ensure housing for all, says UN

The mortgage crisis that is at the heart of the current financial turmoil reflects “fundamental” flaws in the way countries approach housing, and highlights the danger in thinking that markets alone will ensure adequate housing for all, said an independent United Nations human rights expert.
Tuesday, October 28th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Income inequality since 2000 has risen in US and Germany

The gap between rich and poor in most wealthy nations has widened, revealed the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Across the 24 OECD countries where data was available, the cumulative rise in inequality was 7% over the past 20 years, the Paris-based group said. But this was not as large a rise as had been expected, it said.
Tuesday, October 28th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
German misgivings about Antarctic visitors' number

The Antarctic wilderness is attracting a growing number of tourists keen to experience the icy landscape yet their presence is posing new risks to this unique marine environment.

Markets alone can't ensure housing for all, says UN