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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.
Somali capital: Violence continues to claim lives Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:34AMNew York, Mar 6 : The ongoing clashes in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, continue to spark the concern of the United Nations, which reported that violence this week claimed some 35 lives.
U.S. Aiding Somalia In Its Plan To Retake Its Capital Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:25AMThe Somali government is preparing a major offensive to take back this capital block by crumbling block, and it takes just a listen to the low growl of a small surveillance plane circling in the night sky overhead to know who is surreptitiously backing that effort.
Kenya to support Uganda landslide victims Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:10AMThe Government on Friday extended humanitarian support to the landslide victims in Uganda.
Research and Markets: Kenyan Unified Communications Market Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:57AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Kenyan Unified Communications Market" to their offering.
Threats after Kenya's vote violence derail justice Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:56AMThreats against Kenyan human rights activists and victims of violence could undermine the quest for justice from Kenya's 2007-2008 postelection violence, a state-funded human rights group said Friday.
Somali Pirates, Security Personnel in 3 Shootouts Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:33AMMaritime officials say pirates have clashed with private security and military personnel in three separate incidents off the Somali coast in the latest indicator of rising pirate attacks.
New Deloitte Report: Governments Crack Glass Ceiling More Effectively Than Private Sector Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:20AMMarch 5, 2010--Governments have been more successful at advancing women than the private sector, according to the new Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu report, "Paths to power: Advancing women in government," launched in advance of International Women's Day on March 8. Globally, women are increasingly being elected and appointed to positions of power within the public sector -- such as heads of state ...
Somali pirates, security personnel in 4 shootouts Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:18AMSwarms of Somali pirates are moving into the waters off East Africa, triggering four shootouts Friday including a skirmish with French military personnel that sunk a pirate skiff, officials said.
UK couple to be released soon Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:00AMNAIROBI, Kenya -- A retired British couple snatched last year from their sailboat by pirates could be released within weeks as Somali communities inside and outside the East African country work for ...
Unemployment rate remains at 9.7 percent Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:46AMEconomists had expected the snowstorms to have a bigger impact, but job losses were surprisingly mild in February as employers cut 36,000 jobs.
Kenyan Hospitals Face Syringe Shortage Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:48PMNairobi — Public hospitals face shortages of baby immunisation syringes. A million children are likely to be affected following the cancellation of a tender.
Increased Ransoms Encourage Pirates Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:31PMNAIROBI, Kenya — Private security guards aboard a Spanish fishing trawler fought a gunbattle with Somali pirates on the Indian Ocean on Thursday, as confrontations between mariners and brigands off the coast of Africa become more violent.
Transcript of a Press Briefing by Caroline Atkinson, Director, External Relations Department Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:27PMWashington, D.C. Thursday, March 4, 2010 MS. ATKINSON: Good morning and welcome to the press briefing. This briefing, as usual, is embargoed until 10:30 a.m. Washington time, 1530 GMT.
Zain buy: Bharti faces currency risk Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:55PMBy acquiring the African operations of Kuwait's Zain Telecom, Bharti Airtel will expose itself to around 11 volatile currencies. This will in turn increase its risk of earnings from Africa.
The driver behind the Look East wheel Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:45PMABOUT seven years ago, when Zimbabwe started to slowly succumb to Western-imposed sanctions, meant to punish the Government for embarking on a pro-blacks land reform programme, the tourism industry was not spared.
Armed Spanish trawler repels pirate attack Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:41PM(BRUSSELS ) - Armed, private security guards aboard a Spanish trawler repelled an attack by pirates using rocket-propelled grenades in the Indian Ocean on Thursday, naval forces and Spanish sources said.
Citizens name pride of Pleasanton at annual awards Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:20PMThe peacock feathers festooned on the tables at the 59th annual awards were a preview of the pride shown from the sponsoring clubs of Pleasanton on honoring this year’s recipients at the yearly event.
Internews’ Meeting Reopens Dialogue on Media Regulations in Kenya Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:11PM(March 4, 2010) A roundtable event organized by Internews Kenya on January 28 offered an opportunity for the government of Kenya and media professionals in the country to renegotiate newly published broadcasting regulations seen as essential to healthy media operations.
Threat to tankers targets energy industry Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:48PMRIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 4 (UPI) -- Singapore's navy has warned that terrorists plan to attack oil tankers in the chokepoint Strait of Malacca through which 15 millions barrels of Asia-bound Gulf oil, about one-third of seaborne supplies, pass every day.
Vital Voices, Standard Chartered Bank, Avon, Time Inc. and International Women Leaders to Launch Global Media/Public ... Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:45AMOpening Bell: New York Stock Exchange, March 9, 2010
You Miss Water When Your Well Runs Dry Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:53PMOne February morning I woke up very early to watch the falling snow, as it always makes me feel happy and peaceful.