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June 28th

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Life in Shashtepa Takes a Turn for the Better

Posted on June 29, 2007
Topics: Humanitarian Aid
Countries: Afghanistan
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Success Stories
Community members in a small village have benefited from Mercy Corps' Afghanistan Rural Recovery Program.
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June 27th

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Taking a Permanent Bite Out of Malaria

Posted on June 28, 2007
Topics: Health
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
According to Charles C. Griffin of the Brookings Institution, the fight against malaria has to be long-term and extensive.
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Keywords: malaria, humanitarian aid

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Time for Congress to Lift OPEC's Immunity

Posted on June 28, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Trade
The U.S. House of Representatives is likely to pass a bill that could potentially change the nature of the petroleum industry.
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Keywords: oil, Organization for Petroleum Exporting States, OPEC, petroleum industry

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Agri-Biotech in Africa - Safety First?

Posted on June 28, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Agriculture
Microbiologist Maryke Steffens reports on the influences behind Africa's diverse attitudes to transgenic crops and the need for a unified agenda.
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June 26th

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African Union Holds G8 to Account

Posted on June 27, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, General Globalization
The African Union is doubtful that the pledges made by members of the G8 countries will be implemented on time.
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June 25th

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G8 Compromise on Missile Defense, Climate Change

Posted on June 26, 2007
Previously filed under: Global Economy
With the G8 Summit wrapped up, most claim victory but some are unconvinced.
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Keywords: G8 summit, climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, Merkel

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A Fair Deal on Climate Change

Posted on June 26, 2007
Topics: Climate and Environment
Countries: India, China
Previously filed under: Asia, Opinions and Editorials
Peter Singer of Princeton University proposes a solution to equitably cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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Keywords: G8, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change

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Islamic Banking is a Rapidly Growing Industry - An Interview

Posted on June 26, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Culture and Society
Jawad I. Ali speaks to the Council on Foreign Relations about the growing global sharia finance industry.
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Keywords: Islam, banking, microfinance, microcredit, Sharia finance

June 24th

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Digital Doctors

Posted on June 25, 2007
Countries: Ethiopia
Previously filed under: Africa, Technology
Information technology could potentially change the face of medicine in Ethiopia. But will ‘telemedicine' help more than a lucky few?
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Keywords: Information Technology, health, Doctors, development

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Kenya - Small Businesses Get Access to Banking at Last

Posted on June 25, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Microfinance
One bank has set out to change the way business is done in Kenya.
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Keywords: microfinance, microcredit, small business, banking

June 21st

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Knowledge for Natural Resources

Posted on June 22, 2007
Countries: China
Previously filed under: Asia, Technology
China and Africa are forging links using Africa's resources, but is it an even deal?
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Americanization or Cultural Diversity?

Posted on June 22, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Culture and Society
The effect of globalization on world cultures is much more complex than it seems.
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June 19th

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Megacities, Mega Dreams for a Connected World

Posted on June 20, 2007
Topics: Migration
Countries: India
Previously filed under: Asia, General Globalization
Cities such as Bombay present many strange paradoxes, linking challenge with opportunity.
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June 18th

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New Film Focuses on Life and Debt in Africa

Posted on June 19, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Book and Film Reviews
This gripping movie explores the trials and tribulations of Africa's relationship with the West.
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Keywords: Africa, health, education, Bamako, Mali, African Film

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China's Plan for Global Warming - Wait for the U.S.

Posted on June 19, 2007
Topics: Climate and Environment
Countries: United States, China
Previously filed under: Asia, Environment
China is expected to play a pivotal role in the G8 summit addressing climate change.
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