Myanmar's junta holds election to cement hold on power despite cyclone crisis
                   
k-litefm.com     May 10, 2008            

YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar's military rulers held elections aimed at solidifying their hold on power, while brazenly turning cyclone relief efforts into a propaganda campaign. In some cases, generals' ... ... By: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS YANGON, Myanmar - Human rights... [read full story]                    


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Czech govt to send aid to Georgia

aktualne.centrum.cz     31 mins ago   9 related          

ČR supports Georgia´s territorial integrity Prague - The Czech Republic will donate an aid of CZK 150 million (EUR 6 million) to Georgia in order to help the Caucasian republic stricken by a recent humanitarian crisis. Czech PM...                    

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Swaziland: Low Input Funding Means Low Yields

allafrica.com     3 hrs ago   3 related          

Erratic weather and a prolonged dry spell caused Swaziland to record its lowest ever maize harvest in April 2007; although the 2008 harvest was double the size, it is still not enough, and a lack of funds to meet the zooming...                    

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5 Million Hungry in Zimbabwe, whilst Mugabe dines on Steak

badgals-radio.com     5 hrs ago   2 related          

This is a Bad Day In Zimbabwe.. We All Must take a moment and Sign the Petitions. just look at the pages sidebar for the Zimbabwe Petition; or use our speedy search engine to locate it for you. Please urge your mates to sign on...                    

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Russian Troops Remain, But With Lighter Presence

washingtonpost.com     5 hrs ago   14 related          

GORI, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Russian troops remained in Gori early this morning, despite movements yesterday that seemed to indicate they would leave. But their presence seemed lighter than it had since the occupation began.                    

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