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China/EU Alliance 'Could Be Key to Low-carbon Energy'

Posted on March 19, 2008
Topics: Energy and Oil, Climate and Environment
Countries: China
Previously filed under: Asia, Environment
A recent report indicates that China and the EU can and should meet future energy demands in a sustainable and cooperative fashion.
Keywords: European Union, climate change, carbon

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Toxic Vegetables for Sale

Posted on March 18, 2008
Previously filed under: Agriculture
Although organically grown vegetables are a healthier option, it is cost prohibitive for many.
Keywords: agriculture, Senegal, European Union

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The ‘Mauritian Miracle'- A Southern African Success Story

Posted on June 13, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Success Stories
Unlike most of southern Africa and contrary to modern development theory, Mauritius has managed to develop substantial prospects for economic growth.
Keywords: Southern Africa, Mauritius, sugar, African Success Story, European Union,

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Russia Plays the Oil Card with a Divided Europe

Posted on May 30, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
Relationships between Russia and the European Union have soured over human rights, energy and historic Soviet-era landmarks.
Keywords: European Union, natural gas, oil reserves, Vladimir Putin

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The European Union's Global Mission

Posted on May 14, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
Joseph Stiglitz talks of Europe's achievements and future challenges as we celebrate the 50th bithday of the European Union.
Keywords: European Union, Joseph Stiglitz, anniversary, economic integration, constitution

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Cooperation in the Nordic Region

Posted on March 27, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
In light of increased global interconnectedness, Finland's Ambassador, Ole Norrback, speaks of the importance of regional and international cooperation for Nordic countries.
Keywords: Nordic countries, cooperation, globalization, economy, European Union

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Can Europe Age Gracefully? - Part I

Posted on March 23, 2007
Topics: Economic Development
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
Rejecting Turkey could signal more doubt about the EU's ability to spur reform rather than Turkey's readiness to adapt.
Keywords: Islam, European Union, constitution

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Open Labor Markets Are the Right Signal for Europe

Posted on February 8, 2007
Topics: Trade, Justice
Countries: Romania, Bulgaria, Bosnia
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Trade
Labor restrictions have been imposed on some new European Union states, however, in the past wave of expansion, states that embraced open labor policies fared better overall.
Keywords: labor, European Union

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Why the French Love Their Farmers

Posted on December 8, 2005
Topics: Agriculture
Countries: France
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Agriculture
The greatest beneficiary of EU farm policy is reluctant to reform.
Keywords: farming, European Union

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Zimbabwe: Irony of Rich Farmers Without Cash

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 13:16
ZIMBABWE'S tobacco farmers are having cash problems. They have so much money in their pockets, but cannot buy what they need because it is in the form of cheques.

Ghana: Fisheries Act Forbids Foreign Vessels From Fishing

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 12:22
The Ministry of Fisheries has denied allegations by a group, called the Joint Action Against Pair Trawling (JAAPT) that foreign vessels have invaded Ghana's fishing industry and all vessels plying the coastal areas of the country are engaged in pair trawling activities. It says the allegations are simply untrue.

Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 19:44
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.

Half in Ten

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 19:44
Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.

Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:34
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

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