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Minister admits: we got it wrong on immigration
Seeded on Tue Nov 3, 2009 6:05 AM EST (The Times)
The Home Secretary admitted yesterday that the Government had made mistakes in its handling of immigration and had overreacted to the 7/7 bombings in London.
Nigerian MP's election 'rigged'
Seeded on Sun Nov 1, 2009 7:30 AM EST (BBC News)
An election appeals tribunal in Nigeria has sacked a senator, ruling that his election two years ago was rigged. A new election must be held within 90 days to replace Iyiola Omisore, who represented part of Osun state in the south-east for the ruling PDP.
Postal Agency Set To Become First Un Body To Have Own Internet Domain Name
Seeded on Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:17 AM EDT (UN News Centre)
The Universal Postal Union (UPU), the world's second-oldest international organization and one of the few United Nations agencies to pre-date the creation of the mother organization, moved a step closer today to becoming the first to have its own domain name on the Internet – …
The Winner of the International Honorary Knowledge Award 2009 Jeffrey Sachs
Seeded on Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:03 AM EDT (Kunskapspriset)
For his unique and successful way of disseminating knowledge about important economic issues, in particular how global poverty can be eradicated and how sustainable development can be achieved.
Five Creative Ways to Improve Health Care in the Developing World
Seeded on Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:31 AM EDT (Fast Company)
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently announced that it has bestowed 76 grants of $100,000 each to scientists who have come up with unconventional ways to destroy infectious diseases in the developing world. Below are some of our favorites.
'Routine' armed police units for London streets
Seeded on Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:14 AM EDT (The Times)
The prospect of an armed police service moved a step closer yesterday when Scotland Yard announced the formation of a new firearms unit that will routinely patrol gun crime hotspots in London.
US boosts Seychelles piracy fight
Seeded on Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:05 PM EDT (BBC News)
The US is using drone spy planes based on the Seychelles to help the island nation fight off Somali pirates. Seychelles officials say the planes will be used for surveillance, but did not say how many aircraft the US would be stationing there.
Embargo Ordered on Guinea Due to Atrocities
Seeded on Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:25 AM EDT (Impunity Watch)
ABUJA, Nigeria - West African nations have ordered an arms embargo on Guinea and accused the military government of carrying out "atrocities" and "mass human rights violations" during an anti-government protest last month.
Ted-talk: Let My Dataset Change Your Mindset
Seeded on Sat Oct 17, 2009 2:43 PM EDT (Gapminder)
In the talk at the US State Department in the summer of 2009, Hans Rosling showed the overall global trends in health and income over the last 200 years, the development of the HIV/AIDS-epidemic and how China is catching up on the richest countries.
African governments on the improve, but corruption on the rise – UN report
Seeded on Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:54 AM EDT (UN News Centre)
African nations have made marginal progress in the core areas of governance over the last four years, according to a new United Nations report, which has expressed concern over a rise in corruption in the continent's authorities in the same period.
Ban unveils plan for international inquiry into violent crackdown in Guinea
Seeded on Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:45 AM EDT (UN News Centre)
16 October 2009 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today that he will set up an international commission of inquiry to probe last month's violent crackdown on unarmed demonstrators in Guinea that led to the deaths of at least 150 people and the rape of many others.
Nigeria lifts gunshot medical ban
Seeded on Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:58 AM EDT (BBC News)
Nigeria has lifted a law which forced hospitals to withhold emergency treatment from victims of gun attacks until a police report had been filed.
Spain Arraigns Somalis Suspected of Piracy
Seeded on Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:50 AM EDT (The New York Times)
MADRID — Two Somali men were arraigned on kidnapping charges in a Spanish court on Tuesday in a case that underscores the legal ambiguity of trying people suspected of piracy in international waters.
RBA gets 'please explain'
Seeded on Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:51 AM EDT (The Age)
THE head of Nigeria's central bank has called on the Reserve Bank of Australia to explain why its bank-note firm's dealings in Africa involved multimillion-dollar payments to offshore tax havens.
China tightens grip on Africa with $4.4bn lifeline for Guinea junta
Seeded on Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:41 AM EDT (The Times)
While the rest of the world recoiled in horror at recent events in Guinea, where at least 150 pro-democracy supporters were killed and dozens of women publicly raped by government soldiers, China has sensed an opportunity to steal another march on Western competitors in Africa.
Somali pirates demand Spain frees two before talks
Seeded on Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:15 AM EDT (Reuters)
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somali pirates holding a Spanish fishing boat will not negotiate its release until their colleagues facing hijacking charges in Madrid are freed, a member of the gang said on Tuesday.
Africa crisis warning
Seeded on Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:07 PM EDT (Anengiyefa)
Some months ago I wrote this blog post expressing concern that Africa may not be doing enough in preparation for the world's changing climate.
Grand theft Congo – who are the plunderers?
Seeded on Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:57 PM EDT (Black Looks)
Most of us probably havent even heard of cassiterite – the mineral used in electronics especially laptops. There was a time when laptops used to be hugely expensive. Now you can pick up one for a couple of hundred pounds.
Nobel prize win 'humbles' Obama
Seeded on Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:49 PM EDT (BBC News)
US President Barack Obama has said he was "surprised and deeply humbled" to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, less than 10 months into his presidency.
Monsanto Forecasts Africa to Increase Biotech Crop Planting
Seeded on Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:08 PM EDT (Bloomberg.com)
Monsanto Co., the world's biggest seed producer, expects African countries to increase planting of genetically-modified crops to boost food security and economic development as the region is affected by climate change.
The Negro Tragedian
Seeded on Sun Oct 11, 2009 1:00 PM EDT (BBC)
Kwame Kwei-Armah traces the life and work of Ira Aldridge, a black actor who defied racial prejudice to become one of Britain's finest Shakespearean actors.
Search for water just lunar-cy?
Seeded on Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:48 AM EDT (The Sun Newspaper Online)
BOFFINS at NASA sent two missiles slamming into the moon in a bid to search for water, live on TV. The experiment could yield fascinating results in the search for extraterrestrial life and the possibility of establishing a base on the moon.
The clouds part but underlying problems remain
Seeded on Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:40 AM EDT (The Times)
The letter W is back on some agendas, and sending tremors through the business community — especially as it seems to be displacing V in the discourse of economy-watchers. Irwin Stelzer: American Account
Niger Delta's oil firms should make amends
Seeded on Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:15 AM EDT (Google)
PARIS — Western oil firms operating in the Niger Delta must make amends for the degradation of the environment and the lack of respect for rights in that southern part of Nigeria, Amnesty International said on Friday.
SA launches satire in cyberspace
Seeded on Fri Oct 9, 2009 7:28 AM EDT (BBC News)
A South African satire show which was ditched by the state-owned broadcaster after its pilot episode has finally been launched - but only on the web.
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Brown: UK staying in Afghanistan, but wants reform
Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Washington's closest ally in Afghanistan, toughened his tone Friday with this harsh message for the Afghan leadership: Clean up your act — for real this time — or risk a cutoff of support.
Minister admits: we got it wrong on immigrationThe Home Secretary admitted yesterday that the Government had made mistakes in its handling of immigration and had overreacted to the 7/7 bombings in London.
- Clinton praises Israel for 'unprecedented' concessions - washingtonpost.com
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Saturday that Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu had offered "unprecedented" concessions on West Bank settlement construction in an effort to restart peace talks, a departure from the administration's earlier criticism of Isra …
- Nigerian MP's election 'rigged'
An election appeals tribunal in Nigeria has sacked a senator, ruling that his election two years ago was rigged. A new election must be held within 90 days to replace Iyiola Omisore, who represented part of Osun state in the south-east for the ruling PDP.
Afghan official: 8 linked to UN attack arrested
Authorities have arrested eight people, including one in Saudi Arabia, in connection with this week's deadly attack on a guest house used by United Nations employees, the Afghan intelligence chief said Saturday. He said those arrested claimed the assailants came from Pakistan's Swat Valley.
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