In Divided Korea, Reunions Are Brief, Bittersweet (NPR) North Korea has allowed reunions of families divided by the Korean War to resume for a few days this week. The reunions are short, involve just a few hundred people, and are criticized for being too little and, perhaps, too late for some aging Koreans. Diplomat says…
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Koreas – In Divided Korea, Reunions Are Brief, Bittersweet (NPR)
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South Africa Politics and News Monitor – Aveng, South Africa Rivals May Be Fined for Colluding (Update1) (Bloomberg)
Aveng, South Africa Rivals May Be Fined for Colluding (Update1) (Bloomberg) Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) — South Africa’s Competition Commission has recommended that three suppliers of mining roof bolts, including a company owned by Aveng Ltd., Hungary U-20 4-0 South Africa U-20: Hungarians Pick Up Emphatic Victory (Goal.com) Hungary are back in contention for qualification to…
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Somalia – Ambulance offers hope in war-torn Somalia (CNN)
Ambulance offers hope in war-torn Somalia (CNN) Chaos and death on the streets of Mogadishu: unfortunately, it’s nothing new in the Somali capital. Officials Cite Success Against al Qaeda (CBS News) Washington Post: As Administration Debates Afghan Policy, Some Point to Recent Successful Use of Spies and Targeted Strikes Ambulance offers hope in war-torn Somalia…
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Sri Lanka Conflict Monitor – Jaffna Tamils flock to join Sri Lanka police (Independent)
Jaffna Tamils flock to join Sri Lanka police (Independent) For the first time in more than three decades, Tamils from the northern Sri Lankan city of Jaffna are being recruited to join the police force in a move that may go some way towards aiding political reconciliation. Revanalytics, Adventity to power Sri Lankan business further…
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Latin America – Brazil Stocks Fluctuate on Global Economy Concern, Bank Rally (Bloomberg)
Brazil Stocks Fluctuate on Global Economy Concern, Bank Rally (Bloomberg) Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) — Brazilian stocks drifted between gains and losses as concern of a slowing global economic recovery overshadowed the country’s loan growth prospects. Brazil to Sell Bonds Due 2041 After Ratings Upgrade (Update3) (Bloomberg) Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) — Brazil plans to sell $1.25…
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African News Update – Rwanda: Specialists Impart Gender Assessment Skills
Rwanda: Specialists Impart Gender Assessment Skills A team of experts from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is conducting a four-day workshop that will equip local experts with skills in assessing gender issues. Rwanda: KCB Expands Sports Sponsorship With One-Day Golf Tournament In a bid to increase its visibility in the local market, Kenya Commercial Bank…
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North Africa – Ex-UN envoy says he was betrayed (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
Ex-UN envoy says he was betrayed (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) TORONTO – A former United Nations special envoy to Niger who was kidnapped and later freed said he believes someone in the government of Niger or possibly with the United Nations betrayed him to al-Qaida. Algerian militants clash with police (Independent Online) A squad of…
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Pakistan – Pakistani pilgrims in drug case prep to return home (Arab News)
Pakistani pilgrims in drug case prep to return home (Arab News) JEDDAH: Five Umrah pilgrims from a Pakistani family have been freed after being arrested on arrival in the Kingdom for possession of drugs. They are leaving for Pakistan within a day or two, Pakistan s Consul General Zaigham Uddin Azam told Arab News on…
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Central Asian News Update – Khan Sets Out Development Plan for Dornod Uranium Project in Mongolia (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
Khan Sets Out Development Plan for Dornod Uranium Project in Mongolia (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance) TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – 09/28/09) – Khan Resources Inc. (TSX: KRI – News ) today announced its development plan for the Dornod Uranium Project (“Project”) in the Republic of Mongolia. Aker Solutions of Toronto completed a Definitive Feasibility Study (“DFS”) for…
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Iran News – Tehran says nuclear talks with 6 nations will be a test of their respect for Iran (Coast Reporter)
Tehran says nuclear talks with 6 nations will be a test of their respect for Iran (Coast Reporter) TEHRAN, Iran – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that the upcoming nuclear talks with the U.S. and five other nations will be a “test” of their respect for Iran’s rights. World powers pressure Iran ahead of…
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