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Posted on February 14, 2006
Previously filed under: Technology
Overcoming technological challenges is key in fighting global poverty and aiding economic development.
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Economic Crisis May 'Re-Ignite AIDS Epidemic'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Mon, 12/01/2008 - 09:16
There is rising concern on World AIDS Day this year that advances in fighting HIV/AIDS in countries like South Africa and Zambia may be reversed as financial woes push donors to rescind funding for the coming year.

Qatar Interested in Investing in Mozambique

All Africa - Mon, 12/01/2008 - 08:13
The Emir of Qatar, Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, has declared that his country is interested in investing in Mozambique, particularly in tourism, agro-processing, energy and infrastructures.

Drug Deaths, Violence Plague Border In Tijuana

NPR - Mon, 12/01/2008 - 09:17
Controlling immigration at the border between Mexico and the U.S. is proving challenging as drug cartels, money, gang violence and politics clash with a potentially idyllic and green city just south of San Diego. Tijuana is suffering as a result of the violence.

'Now Is the Time for a Green New Deal'

Spiegel Online - Tue, 12/02/2008 - 05:45
With the world gathered in Poznan, Poland to work out a successor deal to the Kyoto Protocol, UN Environment Program Director Achim Steiner discusses sustainable transportation and the failures of the auto industry.

Financial Crisis Hits Health-Care Companies

Business Week - Sun, 11/30/2008 - 15:16
The housing crisis is affecting the health care facilities in two ways: through declines in elective procedures and screening procedures, and an increase in the numbers of patients who can no longer meet medical co-pays or deductibles.
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