Canadian Dollar Declines From Four-Week High on Global WeaknessCanada s dollar fell this week from the highest level in almost a month on concern the global economy may lapse into another recession, dimming the prospects for the nation s exports of raw materials. Profits up at Laurentian, Canadian Western banksTORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s small Laurentian…
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North America – Canadian Dollar Declines From Four-Week High on Global Weakness
Sep
03
Somalia – Somalia: Leaders to Pave the Way for New Government
Somalia: Leaders to Pave the Way for New GovernmentA rare-three day conference between Somali leaders will take place in Mogadishu next week in an attempt to pave the way for a new government in the war-torn country. 13. Aid mission members reach Mogadishu airport safely, leave SomaliaKUALA LUMPUR: Members of the humanitarian aid mission to…
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Southeast Asia – Thai deputy PM to seek releases of Thai activists from Cambodia
Thai deputy PM to seek releases of Thai activists from CambodiaBangkok (The Nation/ANN) – Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung said Thursday that he would meet with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to seek ways to secure the release of Thai activists Veera Somkwamkid and Ratree Pipatanapaiboon, who were imprisoned for espionage in December. Schoolgirls…
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Southeast Asia – Thai FM plans first foreign trip ‘alphabetically’
Thai FM plans first foreign trip ‘alphabetically’Thailand’s new foreign minister unveiled plans for his first overseas visits and said he had decided to arrange the tour schedule in alphabetical order. WTO issues mixed ruling on US-Indonesia clove cigarettesThe World Trade Organization ruled Friday that the US flouted trade rules by banning the sales of Indonesian…
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South Africa Politics and News Monitor – Orlando Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing returns to South Africa
Orlando Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing returns to South AfricaPatrick Ewing can’t believe how much South Africa has changed in the 17 years since he last visited the country. South Africa: Escape to the CapeSouth Africa is a destination with soul that will wend its way into your heart over the course of a few…
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03
North Africa – Libya: African Union Pulled in Different Directions
Libya: African Union Pulled in Different Directions During its 291st Meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council, the African Union (AU) failed to officially recognise the National Transitional Council (NTC) in Libya. Libya looks to oil as rebuilding beginsPARIS (Reuters) – Libya is counting on quickly restoring oil production to revive its economy and…
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03
South Asia – Blind social entrepreneur sets up school in Nepal
Blind social entrepreneur sets up school in NepalKohm Raj Sharma isn’t letting social barriers in Nepal hold him back. He’s a social entrepreneur and runs an institute for the empowerment and inclusion of people who are blind. Rights groups urge Nepal Govt. to scrap amnesty of people involved in rights abusesLondon, Sep.2 (ANI): Human rights…
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Eastern Europe – Benzema shines as France labour past Albania
Benzema shines as France labour past AlbaniaTIRANA (Reuters) – Karim Benzema grabbed one goal and set up another as France claimed a sluggish 2-1 win over Albania in Group D on Friday to stay on course for a place at the Euro 2012 finals. Ireland and Slovakia draw to stay levelDUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland drew…
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Sep
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Middle East News – Syria faces new sanctions as activists urge demos
Syria faces new sanctions as activists urge demosSyria on Friday faced fresh sanctions targeting its oil exports, as activists called fresh anti-regime protests under the banner of “death rather than humiliation.” Attorney General in Hama, Syria, Resigns to Protest Violence The attorney general of Hama resigned, detailing torture cases and killings by the government. He…
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Iran News – Iran Aiding Libyan Rebels – Outside Beltway
Iran Aiding Libyan Rebels – Outside BeltwayApparently, the Libyan rebels have been receiving aid from the Islamic Republic of Iran: Iran “discreetly” provided humanitarian aid to Libyan rebels before the fall of Tripoli, Jam-e-Jam newspaper quoted Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi on Sunday as … ‘Iran, Russia to step up war on drugs’Iran and Russia,…
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