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AIDS ORPHANS: SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SUPPORT THEM
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(28 may 2007) The Bantwana Inititive will care for vulnerable
children in their own communities, providing the educational, social,
economical, and psychological supports necessary for their healthy
development.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149679/7263/163789
AFRICAN PROGRAM ENLISTS REFUGEES FOR REFORESTATION
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(27 may 2007) The world's 30 million or so displaced people often
have little choice but to cut and collect wood for shelters,
lighting, cooking, and to make room for cultivating crops. In East
Africa, refugees and their host communities will soon plant more than
2.6 million trees in and around their camps.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149678/7263/163789
POET JUST ONE OF MANY MURDERED IN SRI LANKA
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(27 may 2007) "in my broken voice/i also want to sing,/love-filled
songs of sorrow," wrote the Tamil journalist and poet S.Bose, who was
recently shot and killed in his own home by armed men speaking
Sinhala.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149677/7263/163789
IRANIAN BACKLASH AGAINST WESTERN CRITICISMS
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(27 may 2007) Has consistent bashing from the West given Iran’s
conservative mullahs the handle to turn the clock back on the
country, asks Praful Bidwai.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149669/7263/163789
AUNG SAN SUU KYI’S DETENTION EXTENDED AGAIN
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(26 may 2007) Burma’s military dictatorship has extended the 12-year
detention of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi by another year, in
defiance of calls for her realease from the UN, Association of
Southeast Asian Nations, the U.S. and European Union.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149676/7263/163789
LEAK DISCLOSES U.S. OPPOSITION TO G8 CLIMATE DEAL
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(26 may 2007) The U.S. government has rejected any prospect of a deal
on climate change at the G8 summit in Germany next month, according
to a leaked document.
From Free Internet Press
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149673/7263/163789
SURVEY: U.S. ALONE SHOULD NOT PICK WORLD BANK PRESIDENT
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(26 may 2007) A large majority of respondents in an ongoing poll
oppose the current process and voting system that will produce the
World Bank’s next president. While the survey is not being randomly
conducted, it's noteworthy for who the respondents are.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149671/7263/163789
ACTIVISTS HAIL FIDELITY'S DIVESTMENT FROM SUDAN-LINKED OIL COMPANY
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(25 may 2007) UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (OneWorld) - The news that a
major investment firm has drastically reduced its business interests
with those close to the Sudanese government has emboldened pressure
groups involved in the global campaign to stop attacks in Darfur.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149636/7263/163789
93 CHILDREN SLAVE LABORERS RESCUED IN INDIA
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(25 may 2007) Ninety-three children working as slave laborers for
India’s top jewelry manufacturers were rescued Saturday. Some 3,000
more are believed to still be working in horrifying conditions.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149635/7263/163789
UK DEFENCE MINISTRY CHALLENGED OVER INTERROGATION METHODS
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(25 may 2007) A parliamentary challenge to Britain's Ministry of
Defence over the use of illegal interrogation techniques is a welcome
attempt to discover the truth about how the armed forces are
instructed to treat prisoners, says the Medical Foundation for the
Care of Victims of Torture.
From: Medical Foundation for the Care
of Victims of Torture
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149651/7263/163789
PALESTINE: CHILDREN OF THE DUST
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(25 may 2007) As the Israeli army attempts to imprison an entire
nation, it is the youngest who suffer most. Half of all Palestinians
killed in the past six years are children. John Pilger reports.
From: New Statesman
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149649/7263/163789
IRAN RISK RISING
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(25 may 2007) The United States' response to its problems in Iraq and
Afghanistan could escalate into an Iran-centred regional crisis, says
Paul Rogers.
From: openDemocracy
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149648/7263/163789
EUROPEAN FREE TRADE TIME-BOMB WARNING
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(25 may 2007) As Ministers from Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific
meet their European counterparts in Brussels today to review ongoing
trade negotiations, civil society organisations from around the world
are calling for the EU’s partnership with the ACP not to become a
free trade time bomb.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149647/7263/163789
UK COMPANY DITCHES NEPAL WATER PRIVATISATION BID
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(25 may 2007) The Nepalese government has resistecd international
pressure to sign a water privatisation contract with UK-based company
Severn Trent Water International for Kathmandu’s water supply.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149646/7263/163789
BURMESE REFUGEE FAMILY FINDS FREEDOM IN SEATTLE
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(25 may 2007) For thousands of Burmese refugees, it has been over a
decade since they were forced to flee their country to escape army
aggression. But for some, a chance at a new beginning has finally
been granted.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149634/7263/163789
SEX AND CHILDBEARING AFTER HIV DIAGNOSIS
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(25 may 2007) For the growing number of people with access to
antiretroviral treatment, HIV is now a chronic disease rather than an
imminent death sentence. It's time to respect their rights to engage
in responsible sexual relationships and bear children, say a trio of
human rights advocates.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149632/7263/163789
BOLIVIAN THEATER COMPANY AIMS TO 'RECLAIM DEMOCRACY'
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(25 may 2007) Dramatizing the harsh realities of life in Bolivia,
Teatro Trono is trying to "reclaim democracy through art" while
sponsoring outreach programs to help keep Bolivia's youth from living
on the streets.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149633/7263/163789
SOUTHERN AFRICA AIDS TREATMENT ALERT
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(25 may 2007) Severe shortages of health staff are compromising the
quality and availability of HIV/AIDS care across southern Africa, a
leading international medical charity has warned.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149629/7263/163789
NUMBER OF DISPLACED RECEIVING RED CROSS AID HITS 3.5M
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(25 may 2007) The Red Cross helped 3.5 million internally displaced
people in 19 countries last year, an increase of about 300,000 on the
previous year, the organisation's president said at the launch of the
annual report, during which he warned of the deteriorating situation
in Sri Lanka.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149628/7263/163789
SOLAR ENERGY POISED TO GO MAINSTREAM, SAY RESEARCHERS
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(24 may 2007) SAN FRANCISCO, May 24 (OneWorld) - Solar power is the
fastest growing source of energy in the world and likely will become
much more affordable in the next few years, according to a new report
out this week.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149624/7263/163789
News from OneWorld South Asia
http://southasia.oneworld.net
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NGOS DEBATE GLOBAL ACCOUNTABILITY ISSUES
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(26 may 2007) Hundreds of NGOs and civil society organisations from
nearly 135 countries have gathered at Glasgow, Scotland to call for
more accountable governance from governments, the media and civil
society.
http://southasia.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149670/1893/163789
PEOPLE’S REPORT CARD FAILS INDIA’S RULING UPA GOVERNMENT
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(25 may 2007) A recent People’s Report of the UPA, India’s ruling
alliance, claims the government has fallen short on its promises to
the people. The report has been released by Wada Na Todo Abhiyan, the
Indian chapter of Global Call for Action Against Poverty.
http://southasia.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149642/1893/163789
INDIAN WATER ACTIVISTS CAMPAIGN TO SAVE YAMUNA
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(23 may 2007) A coalition of Indian activists, the Rashtriya Jal
Biradari, has launched a nationwide Jal Satyagraha (struggle for
water) for water conservation. At its recent meeting at New Delhi,
experts, government representatives and CSOs spoke on ways to restore
the lost glory of the city’s river Yamuna and resolve the present
water crisis.
http://southasia.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149539/1893/163789
TRANSITIONAL SCHOOLS HELP CHILDREN IN QUAKE AFFECTED PAKISTAN
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(22 may 2007) In the wake of the October 2005 earthquake in northern
Pakistan, UNICEF has constructed transitional shelters to help
children continue learning and provide a safe learning environment.
http://southasia.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149477/1893/163789
FIRST EVER PRODUCT STANDARD FOR SOFT DRINKS IN INDIA
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(22 may 2007) India will mandate a final product standard for soft
drinks, claim a government expert committee report. This comes in the
wake of a four-year fight by Indian NGO Centre for Science and
Environment (CSE) on pesticide residues in soft drinks.
http://southasia.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149473/1893/163789
GCAP TO TAKE UP CLIMATE CHANGE AS A CORE ISSUE
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(21 may 2007) The Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP) - one
of the largest anti-poverty movements - has added climate change to
its core agenda after a lengthy and a heated debate.
http://southasia.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149453/1893/163789
News from Digital Opportunity Channel
http://www.digitalopportunity.org
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ORISSA GRASSROOTS WORKERS TO BE CYBER LINKED - INDIA
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(28 may 2007) Orissa has initiated e-Pragati, a project that would
connect even the remotest Anganwadi workers in the state and publish
information on their work profiles and children under their care. The
venture will complement the existing e-Shishu plan that cyber
connects lakhs of children in state.
http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149703/1138/163789
WEBROO LAUNCHES FREE SMS CHAT SERVICE IN INDIA
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(28 may 2007) IIT-Powai based Webaroo has launched SMS GupShup, a
free group messaging service in India, which will enable mobile users
to create their own groups and start blogging. The convergence of
internet technology with the mobile is now closer than before to the
common user and will enable greater communication.
http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149697/1138/163789
MINORITY GROUP CHILDREN TO DISCOVER E-WORLD
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(28 may 2007) India's Information and Technology Department will
provide computer training to children belonging to socially deprived
and minority groups. The first initiative has been taken by the city
of Chandigarh in association with United Progressive Muslim Front to
teach a basic course to the students of Manimajra Madarsa.
http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149696/1138/163789
COMMON SERVICE CENTRES FOR E-GOVERNANCE IN INDIA
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(24 may 2007) Around 400 common service centres will be set up next
year in Manipur, India's northeastern state. The CSCs will provide
e-government services to people living in villages.
http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149612/1138/163789
AUSTRALIA TO PROVIDE E-SECURITY TO SMALL BUSINESS
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(24 may 2007) The Australian government will spend $13.6 million on
e-security to protect home users and small businesses in a move to
strengthen the existing electronic operating environment.
http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149610/1138/163789
UK POLICE USE IT TO CURB WILDLIFE CRIME
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(22 may 2007) The National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) of UK is using
an advanced technology for purposes of wildlife crime enforcement.
This technology will enable them to pool police information and carry
investigations further.
http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/149486/1138/163789
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