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03/19/2010 02:21 CHINA – AFRICA African stories: where the Chinese put their life at risk to enrich Beijing Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:25AM» Two men convicted of murdering Chinese workers are executed in Sudan. Seven Chinese fishermen are released after they were abducted in Cameroon. Through its companies, China is increasingly raising its profile in Africa, to exploit the continent’s natural and human resources.
Customer Service Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:14AMTOKYO - Japanese fish dealers on Friday welcomed the rejection of a proposed trade ban on Atlantic bluefin tuna - a prized ingredient of sushi - while urging that existing quotas be more strictly enforced to protect the species from overfishing.
Japanese fish dealers welcome tuna ban rejection Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:01AMJapanese fish dealers on Friday welcomed the rejection of a proposed trade ban on Atlantic bluefin tuna - a prized ingredient of sushi - while urging that existing quotas be more strictly enforced to protect the species from...
Spacewalk beams with IMAX Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 2:46AMHubble images astound in documentary at center Ex-Ohio resident and astronaut in film
U.N. Rejects Export Ban on Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 1:23AMDelegates at a United Nations conference on endangered species in Doha, Qatar, soundly defeated American-supported proposals on Thursday to ban international trade in bluefin tuna and to protect polar bears.
Japanese Fish Dealers Welcome Tuna Ban Rejection Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 1:16AMJapanese fish dealers welcome rejection of tuna trade ban, but urge that quotas be enforced Tuna - Fish - Japan - Home - Cooking
Dealers hail bluefin tuna ban snub Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:50AMJapanese fish dealers have welcomed the rejection of a proposed trade ban on Atlantic bluefin tuna, a prized ingredient of sushi, while urging that existing quotas be more strictly enforced to protect the species from overfishing. Related Stories Music producer Rob Fusari sues Lady Gaga Music producer sues Lady Gaga Taunting killer executed in U.S. Taliban arrests halt UN talks Polanski in ...
Kenya : It's Business as Usual Even after MPs Passed New Land Policy Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:33PMAnyone with a stake on land matters heaved a sigh of relief when Parliament passed the national land policy last December 3. And with good reason. Here's a process that was riddled with delays. When well-whipped, the dominant parliamentary parties vote one way. MPs were magnanimous on this one.
Kenya : Monitor Oil Industry Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:25PMChances are, consumer oil prices will come down to reflect Monday's decision to suspend the controversial oil inspection levy. However, the lingering question is why the government allowed the levy in the first place.
Job scheme ready for export Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:18PMNew Delhi, March 15: Once India sold poverty to foreigners; now it’s being asked to export its top anti-poverty scheme.
Jim Selman: Fleeing to Djibouti: The Life of Somali Refugees Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:17PMAccording to Ann Encontre, UNHCR representative in Djibouti, southern Somalia and Mogadishu have been relying on local food supplies since WFP withdrew its food aid program in January this year.
Kenya : State to Start Manufacturing Projects in Rural Areas Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 4:29PMThe government is preparing to start small manufacturing projects in several districts hoping to spur development at the grassroots level.
Kenya : Taxes from SME Sector Increase with New Policies Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 4:28PMThe small and medium enterprise sector is growing fast and it is now being seen as the force behind the increasing number of new tax payers, a move that has helped grow government revenue.
World Bank Says ‘Quiet Corruption’ Damaging Africa (Update1) Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:48AMMarch 15 (Bloomberg) -- The World Bank said the “quiet corruption” of absenteeism and negligent management may be as big a threat to Africa’s development as the graft scandals that frequently dominate newspaper headlines.
Somalia : Avoid Military Option in Somalia, U.S. Urged Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:35AMNairobi — Some Somalia experts in the United States are urging the Obama administration to negotiate with Islamist insurgents instead of facilitating a looming military offensive by the country's Transitional Federal Government (TFG).
Joint efforts Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:30AMMr Wainaina said there is a need for concerted efforts from the government and private sector to set up agro industries if Kenya is to attain the Vision 2030 status of a newly industrialised country.
Nigeria : Promises of the Sun Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:14AMIkoyi Hotel, one of Nigeria's most sucessful and pivotal inns has undergone a rebirth. It now known as Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotels.
Following a trend Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:02AMNgugi seems to be following in the footsteps of Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka, who has already written his childhood memoirs, Ake: the Years of Childhood.
East Africa : Lack of Vision to Blame for the Unending Woes at Regional Bank Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:01AMNairobi — As the East African Development Bank fights for its life in the Tanzanian courts, its role as the East African Community's Bank has come under fire.
Govt suspends fuel inspection fees Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 7:55AMThe Government has suspended with immediate effect the implementation of legal notice No. 142 of 2009 which authorized the Kenya Bureau of Standards to carry out inspection of petroleum imported into the country.
Kenya to Phase Out Diesel-Generated Power in 2 Years (Update1) Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 7:48AMMarch 15 (Bloomberg) -- Kenya plans to phase out diesel- generated power within two years and boost geo-thermal electricity output, Energy Minister Kiraitu Murungi said.
British Government, HIV/AIDS Advocates Warn Decreased Aid Budgets Could Lead To Reversals In HIV/AIDS Treatment Progress Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:41AMRecent gains in the global fight against HIV/AIDS could be reversed as the "global economic downturn pinches poor countries' budgets and donors show signs of backing away from their promise to provide universal access to AIDS treatment," the British government together with Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) warned Tuesday, Reuters AlertNet reports...
Death toll hits 54 from fighting in Somali capital Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:36AMMOGADISHU (Reuters) - The death toll from two days of fighting in Somalia's capital between government forces and al Shabaab rebels has risen to 54, ambulance services said on Thursday as clashes subsided with both sides claiming successes.
Kenya's Nakumatt buys rival Woolmatt's stores Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:35AMNakumatt, Kenya's biggest retail chain by turnover, has bought four stores from rival Woolmatt Supermarkets, its managing director has said.
Death toll hits 54 from fighting in Somali capital Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:53AMSource: Reuters * Goverment asks residents to vacate battle areas * Rights group says hundreds of families displaced * Govt says big offensive against insurgents yet to come By Ibrahim Mohamed and Abdi ...
Somalia : U.S. Should Accept Islamist Authority, Report Says Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:44AMWashington, DC — The United States should accept an "Islamist authority" in Somalia as part of a "constructive disengagement" strategy for the war-torn country, according to a new report released here by the influential Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) on Wednesday.
exhibits calendar Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:41AMBRIDGEPORT Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo , 1875 Noble Ave. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Tiny Adventurers Wed 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. Admission $11; $9 ages 3 to 11, seniors.
Govt to expedite hearing of corruption cases Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:10AMThe government has intensified efforts to reduce the backlog of corruption related cases in the country's courts. The new procedures to be unveiled by Justice minister Mutula Kilonzo next week will see corruption cases being wound up in less than 3 months.
Hudson Technologies Hires George Kehler as Business Development Manager for Energy Services Group Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:44AMPEARL RIVER, N.Y.----Hudson Technologies, Inc. , a leading distributor and reclaimer of refrigerants as well as a provider of proprietary on-site decontamination services for large comfort and process cooling systems, today announced that George Kehler has joined the Company as Business Development Manager of its Energy Services Group.
Kenyatta denies selling land to government Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:40AMFinance minister Uhuru Kenyatta Thursday testified in a defamation case that his family has lodged against Nation Media Group. Kenyatta was in the court to defend his family against claims that his family that sold land to the government to resettle the Internally Displaced Persons.
Devgen nv announces its business and financial results for the year ending 31 December 2009 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:26PMZWIJNAARDE, BELGIUM--(Marketwire - March 10, 2010) - Regulated information
Devgen nv announces its business and financial results for the year ending 31 December 2009 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:19PMZWIJNAARDE, BELGIUM--(Marketwire - 03/10/10) - Regulated information Strategic highlights Throughout 2009 the global outlook for agricultural business remained positive. Heat and drought spells have highlighted the global challenge of sustainable food production. The food crisis of 2008 has enhanced political and corporate interest in innovation in agriculture and has resulted in a re ...
Michelle Obama Almost Calls Hillary 'President Clinton' (PHOTOS) Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:29PMIt's that time of year again ! On Wednesday, Michelle Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton presented the 2010 International Women of Courage Awards at the State Department in Washington.
Remarks by the First Lady at the International Women of Courage Awards Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:52PM3:35 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, thank you. This is indeed a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you today. You all look fabulous. (Laughter.) This is a wonderful occasion. Let me thank my dear friend, Senator -- Secretary Clinton. (Laughter.) I almost said, “President Clinton.” (Laughter and applause.) But let me thank you for that kind introduction, and most of all thank you ...
Search FT.com Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:49PMSep 17 2005 : Politiken, a Danish newspaper, runs an article under the headline ”Deep fear of criticism of Islam”, detailing the difficulty encountered by the writer Kåre Bluitgen, who had difficulties finding an illustrator for his children’s book on the life of Mohammed.
World › U.N. report: Much of Somalia's food aid diverted Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:31PMUp to half the food aid intended for the millions of hungry people in Somalia is being diverted to corrupt contractors, radical Islamic militants and…
Kenya mark international Women's day Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:53AMToday marks the 100th international women's day. A day set aside to recognize women's achievements nationally and internationally.
Cecile Richards: International Women's Day: Are We There Yet? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:45AMAdvancing global equality for women starts with reproductive health care. Each year, 20 million pregnancies end in unsafe abortions, killing 70,000 women and injuring hundreds of thousands more. This is failure.
Picking Up The Pieces: Survivors Of Torture Persevere Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:42AMSAN DIEGO — By definition, people who survive torture are resilient. Still, they may be left with deep psychological wounds that can linger long after their physical injuries have healed.
Greek Debt Problems Unlikely to Spread: IMF Head Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:10AMDominique Strauss-Kahn said Greece's debt problems are unlikley to spread.
Uganda to Review Ban On Import of Used Electronics Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:05AMNairobi — Uganda is reconsidering its ban on the importation of used electronics following complaints from traders and other stakeholders over the indiscriminate nature of the policy.
Cicilline hits a snag Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:58AMProvidence Mayor David Cicilline's campaign for retiring Rep. Patrick Kennedy's seat could put some of the reformist mayor's less appealing connections in the spotlight. AP reports : "His father is a mafia lawyer. His brother just got out of federal prison after serving time for a courthouse corruption scheme. Now, his former police driver, the husband of his longtime executive assistant, has ...
Disappearing assets Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:50AMAside from assets that the French company claims have disappeared from Telkom Kenya's books, it is also accusing the government of non-disclosure of material contracts at the time of the transaction.
Hero Honda May Add Fourth Plant on India Rural Motorcycle Sales Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:05PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Hero Honda Motors Ltd. , maker of half the motorcycles sold in India, may build a fourth factory as it targets rural markets and possible exports to Africa.
Virginia Ironside's Dilemmas: Our daughter is being indoctrinated about global warming Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:28PMDear Virginia, Our daughter is only seven, but it appears that she's being indoctrinated about global warming at school. Every day when she gets home she's got some new scare story and is always insisting we turn off the lights or turn the heating down. She's also got very picky about food and where it comes from. We wouldn't mind, but it seems to be making not just our lives a misery, but hers ...
Tea exports surpass US$ 1b mark Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:39PMTea exports from Sri Lanka have exceeded the US $ One billion target for the past three consecutive years. Sri Lanka is the only tea producing country to surpass the US dollar One billion mark in tea exports.
Found: 'Lost Boy' seeks to help Sudanese brothers and sisters Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:40PMFortune has smiled upon Victor Chol, but he doesn’t plan to sit back and take comfort in that fact.
How far have they advanced Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:23PMIt was in a dingy socialist meeting hall a century ago in Copenhagen that women from 17 countries gathered and launched the idea of a day which would champion the rights of women. All over the world t...
The rights of woman: How far have they advanced? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:07PMIt was in a dingy socialist meeting hall a century ago in Copenhagen that women from 17 countries gathered and launched the idea of a day which would champion the rights of women. All over the world this weekend women are marching, celebrating and protesting, not least in London where last night thousands of people thronged Trafalgar Square to mark the 100th International Women's Day.
Raila most trust leader: Poll Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:25AMPrime Minister Raila Odinga is the most trusted political leader among women according to a poll survey released by Infotrak Harris Research Company Saturday.