Nearly 300 die of cholera in Sierra Leone: WHO
September 21st, 2012 - 9:06 am ICT by IANS
Geneva, Sep 21 (IANS) Over 18,000 cases of cholera have been reported in west Africa's Sierra Leone, and at least 273 people have died in the biggest outbreak since the ... Read more...
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Indian under-fives the most vulnerable in the world (Lead)
September 13th, 2012 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Despite the government's efforts to improve maternal and child health, the latest report released by UNICEF shows India had the highest number of deaths of ... Read more...
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Indian under-fives the most vulnerable in the world
September 13th, 2012 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Despite the government's efforts to improve maternal and child health, the latest report released by UNICEF shows India had the highest number of deaths of ... Read more...
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Khalifa Foundation distributes food in Africa
July 17th, 2012 - 1:13 am ICT by IANS
Dakar, July 16 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates' Khalifa bin Zayed Foundation has distributed over 2,000 food parcels to needy families in the African nations of Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea ... Read more...
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Former Liberian president jailed for 50 years
May 30th, 2012 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, May 30 (IANS) Liberia's ex-president Charles Taylor was sentenced to 50 years in jail by a UN-backed war crimes court Wednesday for aiding and abetting rebels in Sierra ... Read more...
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200 war criminals wander on British streets
May 9th, 2012 - 11:07 am ICT by IANS
London, May 9 (IANS) There are over 200 suspected war criminals roaming around the streets of Britain, statistics have revealed.The authorities, however, cannot sent back these people, some of the ... Read more...
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Airtel revenue rises in Africa
May 2nd, 2012 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India's Bharti Airtel Wednesday reported a 16 percent growth in revenue in its Africa operations at $1.2 billion during the quarter ended March 31 over ... Read more...
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Lebanon halts ship carrying arms for Syria rebels
April 29th, 2012 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, April 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Lebanese Navy has intercepted a Sierra Leone-registered ship carrying arms and ammunition reportedly destined for Syrian rebels, Al Jazeera reported.The ship's crew were detained ... Read more...
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Ford India and Nissan register sales growth in November
December 1st, 2011 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 1 (IANS) Car makers Ford India Pvt Ltd and Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd closed last month with increased sales.Ford India closed last month selling 8,322 units last ... Read more...
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Ford’s domestic sales up 11 percent
December 1st, 2011 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) American automobile major Ford's Indian subsidiary Thursday reported an increase of 11 percent in its domestic sales for the month of November at 8,322 units ... Read more...
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South Africa’s Dikgacoi could make long-awaited injury return
October 12th, 2011 - 1:31 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Oct 12 (IANS) Midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi is expected to be fit and play some role for Crystal Palace in their English Championship clash with Watford Saturday.The Bafana Bafana international ... Read more...
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Malta rescues 76 migrants fleeing Libya, one dies
June 2nd, 2011 - 12:45 am ICT by BNO News
VALLETTA, MALTA (BNO NEWS) -- A man died on a boat that was rescued by the Armed Forces of Malta on Wednesday off the coast of the Mediterranean island, the Times of ... Read more...
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Ghana to host African amputee soccer championship
April 19th, 2011 - 6:01 am ICT by IANS
Accra, April 19 (IANS) Ghana will host the 3rd African amputee soccer tournament in October. It is expected to attract 12 teams from the continent, Xinhua reported Monday.The tournament is ... Read more...
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How EU wastes aid billions in Africa revealed
April 18th, 2011 - 2:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr. 18 (ANI): Billions of taxpayers' cash is being spent on spurious aid projects through the European Union, including giving dance lessons to Africans who earn less than 70 pence a ... Read more...
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‘Threadbare’ UK forces can’t sustain even small military intervention
February 26th, 2011 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 26 (ANI): Senior British officers have said that the country's forces would struggle to mount even a small scale military intervention because they do not have 'any protection against ... Read more...
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China to fulfill duty as rotating Security Council president in fair way: Envoy
February 25th, 2011 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
United Nations, Feb 25 (ANI): To effectively maintain international peace and security, China will perform its duty as the rotating president of the UN Security Council in March in a fair, neutral ... Read more...
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Taj at sunset casts spell over African, Asian ministers
February 20th, 2011 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand
Agra, Feb 20 (IANS) The soft glow of the setting sun gently flickered over the Taj Mahal amid faint Quranic chants, evoking sighs of appreciation from hordes of visiting ministers ... Read more...
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Ex- Liberian President Taylor hid 400 million dollars: Wikileaks
February 12th, 2011 - 1:48 pm ICT by ANI
Monrovia, Feb 12 (ANI): Former Liberian President Charles Taylor might have hidden as much as 400 million dollars of his wealth from prosecutors, the whistle blowing website Wikileaks have revealed.US ... Read more...
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Brit tycoon re-allowed to host ’sex orgies’ in mansion after judge lifts ban
January 15th, 2011 - 4:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 15 (ANI): A British property developer and entrepreneur, who had been banned from hosting 'sex parties' at his 20 million pounds mansion, could do so again after a judge lifted ... Read more...
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Wapcos to get ‘mini ratna’ status
December 1st, 2010 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) The government-owned Water and Power Consultancy Services (Wapcos) will get "mini ratna" status next week on the back of its robust financial performance and forays into new ... Read more...
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War crimes trial: US special envoy to assist Bangladesh
November 29th, 2010 - 1:29 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Nov 29 (IANS) US War Crimes Ambassador-at-large Stephen Rapp will be here next month to assist Bangladesh in the trial of Islamists accused of "war crimes" committed during the 1971 liberation ... Read more...
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Commonwealth is home to 64 percent malnourished kids
October 13th, 2010 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The Commonwealth countries, which came together for their Oct 3-14 Games here, are home to 64 percent of the world's underweight children with India toting up ... Read more...
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Players praise health facilities at Games Village
October 6th, 2010 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Players and delegates residing at the Commonwealth Games Village here have been praising the multi-disciplinary health facilities, and saying these are "world class" and "modern".The 24-hour ... Read more...
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Africa has highest, Americas the least countries at CWG (Lead)
October 3rd, 2010 - 11:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Africa has the highest number of countries and the Americas the least among the 71 nations and territories from five continents and two regions participating in the ... Read more...
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Continent-wise countries at the Delhi Commonwealth Games
October 3rd, 2010 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The over 6,700 athletes and officials at the Delhi Commonwealth Games have come from 71 countries and territories spread across six continents and regions. The 71 teams ... Read more...
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Former Nelson Mandela charity trustee faces ‘blood diamonds’ charges
October 3rd, 2010 - 4:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 3 (ANI): South African authorities have revealed that Jeremy Ractliffe, former Nelson Mandela charity trustee, is facing criminal charges after British supermodel Naomi Campbell testified that she gave him ... Read more...
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Malaria funding ‘falling short’ across the world, claims report
October 2nd, 2010 - 3:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 2 (ANI): There is a 60 percent global shortfall in funds for malaria control, according to a report by the UK and African experts.Researchers have reportedly found that only 21 ... Read more...
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Around 1,300 CWG athletes, officials arriving Friday
October 1st, 2010 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Over 1,300 athletes and officials are expected to arrive here Friday for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games. Around 5,500 have already checked in at the Games Village. ... Read more...
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Around 1250 athletes to check into CWG Games Village today
September 30th, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sept.30 (ANI): A strong contingent of around 1250 athletes and officials is arriving in Delhi today to participate in the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, thereby taking the total number of ... Read more...
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Hunger costs poor countries $450 billion a year: ActionAid
September 15th, 2010 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) As the world leaders prepare for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) review meeting next week, a new report says hunger could be costing poor nations as much ... Read more...
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Sri Lankans most generous charity donors in Asia: Study
September 15th, 2010 - 2:44 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) The people of Australia and New Zealand are the most generous in the world when it comes to donating for charity, said a study that added that ... Read more...
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Factfile on Commonwealth countries
September 2nd, 2010 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Here is a factfile on Commonwealth countries ahead of the 19th Commonwealth Games to be held in New Delhi Oct 3-14. These nations were once part of ... Read more...
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British plane makes emergency landing in Mauritania
August 26th, 2010 - 8:31 am ICT by IANS
Nouakchott (Mauritania), Aug 26 (IANS) A British Boeing 757 was forced to land at the Nouakchott international airport in Mauritania, after one of its engines caught fire.
The pilot of the plane, which ... Read more...
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Campbell blasted for calling testimony ‘big inconvenience’
August 16th, 2010 - 5:31 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 16 (IANS) Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been urged by a former child soldier to apologise for calling her appearance at the war crimes trial of ex-Liberian President Charles ... Read more...
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Charles Taylor’s lawyers request Naomi Campbell testimony postponement
August 3rd, 2010 - 5:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 03 (ANI): Lawyers of former Liberian President Charles Taylor have filed a court motion requesting to postpone British supermodel Naomi Campbell's testimony for the war crimes trial.Campbell will bear ... Read more...
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