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Sarawak celebrates Kayan CarnivalThe Sarawak Kayan Carnival over the weekend here can become an important event in the calendar of Miri city and be a tourist attraction, according to deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan.
Source : Topix.net | 03-Dec-2008 18:56
McGill researcher on a quest to cure disfiguring parasitic disease
This release is available in French . Eating a meal in a restaurant is one of those trivial, everyday activities we take for granted in the developed world.
Source : Topix.net | 01-Dec-2008 18:55
WEST AFRICA: HIV law "a double-edged sword"
JOHANNESBURG Monday, December 01, 2008 (IRIN) - West Africa has the dubious distinction of having the most HIV legislation in sub-Saharan Africa: over 10 countries in the region have developed HIV laws, often with provisions that have sometimes been described as "terrifying", and a danger to HIV-positive people.
Source : irinnews.org | 01-Dec-2008 15:09
MIPR: Ensure Tourism Facilities Infrastructure, In Good Condition
The Minister of Industry and Primary Resources , Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Yahya Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Hj Bakar, inspected the tourism facilities and infrastructure in the ...
Source : Topix.net | 01-Dec-2008 04:59
Burkina Faso: Finding New Ways to Feed HIV-Positive People
High food prices and cuts in food aid to HIV-positive people are forcing relief organisations in Burkina Faso to take another look at local foods to keep people healthy.
Source : AllAfrica | 27-Nov-2008 14:11
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Some foreign mine owners in Zambia have threatened to su e the government over the new tax regime for the mining sector, the state-run Za m bia Daily Mail reported Monday.
Source : Topix.net | 26-Nov-2008 05:18
Outrage after president's home attacked in Guinea-Bissau 'mutiny'
A west African delegation was due in Bissau Monday to show solidarity after a gun battle at the residence of Guinea-Bissau President Joao Bernardo Vieira left one suspected mutineer dead and several government ...
Source : Topix.net | 24-Nov-2008 04:58
World cotton production falls as farmers turn to new crops
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso: World cotton production is set to fall six per cent to 24.7 million tonnes over the next year as growers turn to other crops to make money, an ...
Source : Topix.net | 21-Nov-2008 19:04
AFRICA: World crises ?must not detract from poverty eradication?
ADDIS ABABA Friday, November 21, 2008 (IRIN) - Initiatives aimed at eradicating poverty in Africa must continue, despite global financial, food, energy and environmental crises, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Asha-Rose Migiro, said on 20 November.
Source : irinnews.org | 21-Nov-2008 17:20
GLOBAL: We can save more babies, say researchers
JOHANNESBURG Thursday, November 20, 2008 (IRIN) - A ground-breaking South African study has provided the first hard evidence that treating HIV-positive babies with antiretroviral (ARV) medicines from as early as six weeks dramatically improves their chances of survival.
Source : irinnews.org | 20-Nov-2008 18:10
GLOBAL: UN launches record appeal for humanitarian aid
GENEVA Thursday, November 20, 2008 (IRIN) - The UN is asking for a record US$7 billion to help 30 million people in Africa and the Middle East.
Source : IRIN | 20-Nov-2008 16:15