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UN to draw up comprehensive plan to address world food crisisUnited Nations - The United Nations is aiming to have a comprehensive plan to tackle the global food crisis in place by the beginning of June, "around which the institutions and leaders around the world can coalesce," Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes said today. |
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US outlaws genetic discrimination
The US Senate has passed an act that is aimed to prevent insurers or employers making decisions based on the results of genetic tests
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Gov. Celebrates Irvine Ranch Land, Designated as 1st-Ever ‘California Natural Landmark’Irvine, California, USA - Describing the land around her as a "majestic natural landmark," California State Parks Director Ruth Coleman today announced that of the 50,000 acres permanently preserved on the historic Irvine Ranch, almost 40,000 have been designated as the first-ever California Natural Landmark (CNL). |
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China opens door to talks with Dalai Lama representativeBeijing, China - The Chinese government is preparing to meet with a private representative of the Dalai Lama, China's Xinhua News Agency reported on Friday. |
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States court presidential hopefuls on CO2
Leaders from 18 states that have bypassed the Bush administration and set tough greenhouse gas limits agreed on Friday to try to shape the next administration's climate policy by contacting the presidential candidates.
"President McCain, President Obama, President Clinton would all shift this country to a much higher level on climate change," California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, told a meeting of state leaders at Yale University.
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Taiwan-China meet started to “thaw the ice” president-elect
Taipei (AFP) April 14, 2008 - Weekend talks between Chinese President Hu Jintao and Taiwan's vice president-elect have started to "thaw the ice" in ties between the rivals, the island's incoming president Ma Ying-jeou said Monday.
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California Offers Up to $5000 Rebates For Alternative Fuel VehiclesSan Diego, California, USA - California is offering rebates of up to US$5000 to consumers who purchase alternative fuel vehicles between May 24, 2007 and March 31, 2009 or until funding runs out. |
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Canada to create giant new northern national park
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada will create a giant new national park covering some 1.9 million acres along one of the country's most spectacular northern rivers, Environment Minister John Baird said on Monday.
The Naats'ihch'oh National Park Reserve will cover the watershed of the South Nahanni river in the Northwest Territories.
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Saudi King makes plea for new interfaith dialogueRIyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi king has made an impassioned plea for dialogue among Muslims, Christians and Jews -- the first such proposal from a nation with no diplomatic ties to Israel and a ban on non-Muslim religious services and symbols. |
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Frederick May be Target For Clean Energy CenterFrederick, Maryland, USA - Frederick could be home to a state economic development corporation aimed at bringing renewable energy industries to Maryland. |
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- Djibouti to work with UN to eliminate female genital mutilation
- UN agency to resume aid flights into Myanmar
- UN to draw up comprehensive plan to address world food crisis
- US outlaws genetic discrimination
- Gov. Celebrates Irvine Ranch Land, Designated as 1st-Ever ‘California Natural Landmark’
- China opens door to talks with Dalai Lama representative
- States court presidential hopefuls on CO2
- Economic crises can have health benefits
- Taiwan-China meet started to “thaw the ice” president-elect
- Female stars launch campaign to aid poor women, girls
- California Offers Up to $5000 Rebates For Alternative Fuel Vehicles
- Canada to create giant new northern national park
- World’s Largest Tidal Turbine Successfully Installed
- UN links up with Google Earth to help refugees
- Saudi King makes plea for new interfaith dialogue
- Frederick May be Target For Clean Energy Center
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