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Djibouti to work with UN to eliminate female genital mutilation this article opens in a new window

United Nations, Fri May 09, 2008, comments (0)
Djibouti has become the first country to launch a joint programme by United Nations agencies to move more quickly to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM).

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UN agency to resume aid flights into Myanmar this article opens in a new window

AFP, Fri May 09, 2008, comments (0)
YANGON (AFP) - The UN said Friday it would resume aid flights into Myanmar after a suspension triggered by a tussle with the military regime over two planeloads of goods meant for desperate cyclone survivors.

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UN to draw up comprehensive plan to address world food crisis

United 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 this article opens in a new window

New Scientist, Mon April 28, 2008, comments (0)
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’

Centre Daily TImes, Sun April 27, 2008, comments (0)
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 representative

CBC, Fri April 25, 2008, comments (0)
Beijing, 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 this article opens in a new window

ENN, Sat April 19, 2008, comments (0)
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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Economic crises can have health benefits this article opens in a new window

New Scientist, Sat April 19, 2008, comments (0)
Food and fuel shortages may have made life miserable in the short-term, but they led to long-term improvements in Cubans' health

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Taiwan-China meet started to “thaw the ice” president-elect this article opens in a new window

Terra Daily, Mon April 14, 2008, comments (0)
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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Female stars launch campaign to aid poor women, girls this article opens in a new window

AFP, Mon April 14, 2008, comments (0)
WASHINGTON (AFP) - A stellar alliance of women from government, advocacy groups, faith-based organizations and Hollywood launched a major anti-poverty campaign Sunday to help poor women and girls around the world.

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