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Israeli ‘Blood Diamond’ Magnate Lending Sparkle to Oscars

Lev Leviev, the Israeli settlement builder and diamond mogul who has been accused of supporting human rights abuses in Angola, Burma, New York City and Palestine, is lending his jewelry to some attendees of the 80th annual Academy Awards this Sunday. The jewelry loan was reported by Warner Brothers ExtraTV. Leviev has made a concerted effort to associate himself and his businesses with global elites, but a barrage of negative publicity related to these rights abuses has tarnished Leviev's image,

Zambian Development Agency (ZDA) Shortlists Eight for Zamtel Stake Sale

The Zambian Development Agency (ZDA) has revealed that it has shortlisted eight companies interested in acquiring a stake in fixed line monopoly operator Zambia Telecommunications Company (Zamtel). Those operators understood to have made the shortlist include South Africa’s Telkom, Indian state-owned pair Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) and Portugal Telecom. [...]

Hillary Heads to Africa

Today marks the first day of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s seven-nation, 11 day trip to Africa. Her first stop is Kenya, where she’ll speak at the 8th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Nairobi, an annual forum that examines trade and investment relations between the U.S. and Africa. Following her time in Kenya, Clinton will then travel (in order) to South Africa, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Liberia, and will end her trip in Cape Verde on August 14

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Africa: the 'Super Size Me' tour

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has returned to Africa for an 11-day, seven-country tour of the continent. I use the term “returned to Africa” because Hillary Clinton has been to Africa before, most recently accompanying President Obama during his visit to Egypt in May and in her role as the U.S. ‘First Lady’ during former U.S. President Bill Clinton’s administration. Some readers may not remember the 1997 whirlwind tour through Africa by Hillary Clinton together with her daughter

Miss Landmine Pageant: Empowerment, or Mockery?

Not directly genocide related, but in the category of survivors of egregious human rights abuses (and in a place that has experienced genocide): The government of Cambodia announced the cancellation of the Miss Landmine 2009 beauty pageant , scheduled to take place later this week. According to the government, the event is an insult to the disabled, and "would make a mockery of Cambodia's land mine victims." The Miss Landmine Manifesto , however, states that its purpose is to empower femal

StatoilHydro outcome may relate to the drop in prices and demand

StatoilHydro ASA, Norway’s largest oil company, may post a 62 percent decline in second-quarter profit after the global recession eroded fuel demand, cutting prices for crude and natural gas.  Net income probably fell to 7.1 billion kroner ($1.2 billion) from 18.8 billion kroner a year earlier, according to the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of 11 analysts. Sales at the Stavanger-based company probably dropped 37 percent to 107.6 billion kroner, the survey showed. “Due to the mix of

Conflict Still Taking Innocent Lives in Eastern DR Congo

Rebel groups backed by Rwandan emigrés appear to be stepping up attacks on civilians in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. After more than 10 years of roving internal conflict, the DR Congo has seen an estimated 5 million killed, and now sees its UN-backed military unable to protect innocent civilians caught in the danger zone between their positions and those the rebels are using to stage attacks. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) now says 536,000 people have be

Angola: Musician Highlights Luanda Jazz Festival

Angolan singer Kizua Gourgel affirmed on Sunday that it was very important the promotion of the first Luanda International Jazz Festival, as it enabled the promotion of interchange between national and foreign singers.

Angola: Official Pays Homage to Martyrs of Kuito

The deputy minister of Culture, Cornélio Calei, on the weekend paid homage to the 7,155 people buried at the martyrs cemetery of the Kuito resistence, located seven kilometres north of the capital of Bié province.

Angola: Five Musicians Close Luanda Jazz Festival

Angolan Afrikkanitha, Americans McCoy Tyner, backed by Gary Bartz, South African Marcus Wyatt and Lira were the musicians that closed on Sunday evening the first Luanda International Jazz Festival.

Clinton’s trip to Africa her biggest yet

August 4th, 2009 | by addis portal | WASHINGTON (CNN) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is embarking on her biggest international trip yet: Africa. Seven countries in 11 days. Issues as diverse as economic entrepreneurship and gender-based violence. Hillary Clinton’s trip to Africa will be her biggest international yet as secretary of state.The trip comes just three weeks after President Obama’s trip to Accra, Ghana. She will highlight many of the themes he struck.The State Department notes

Alvarion, Mundo Startel expand Wimax services in Angola

Alvarion, the world’s leading provider of WiMAX and wireless broadband solutions, and Mundo Startel today announced the expansion of WiMAX services throughout Angola. The network expansion using... This is a summary only. Visit ITNewsAfrica.com for full links, other content, and more!

Hillary Clinton on 7-nation Africa tour

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to Nairobi, Kenya 3 August on the first leg of an African tour that underscores the importance the Obama administration attaches to engaging with Africa, a policy begun under the previous administration. It comes just three weeks after President Obama’s speech in Accra, Ghana. In addition to Kenya, Clinton will visit South Africa, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Liberia and Cape Verde. All Africa , US Department of State

Australia Salsa Dance News: Sydney Salsa Scene Event List

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Australia Salsa Dance News: Sydney Salsa Scene Event List

Salsa Republic Enquiries 9212-6739 / 0402 993244 Kizomba 4 week workshop - 4 August @ 7.30pm with Armand de Saint Salvy Soulful experience Originating from Angola, kizomba spread to portugal, is taking europe by storm and is now taking off in australia. It's a beautiful partner dance combining afro based body mov… Host:Salsa Republic Time:04 August 2009 19:30 Location:Salsa Republic Studios Salsa Republic Enquiries 9212-6739 / 0402 993244 ‘On2’ or Mambo is Easy! Lets get “Bi-

Clinton Seeks US Africa Gains as China Expands Oil Purchases - Bloomberg

Malaysia Star Clinton Seeks US Africa Gains as China Expands Oil Purchases Bloomberg She will spend time in Nigeria and Angola, two of the biggest suppliers of crude oil to the US China has boosted investment commitments in Africa , ... Clinton sets off for 7-nation Africa trip Reuters Clinton off to Africa to push stability, trade AFP Clinton's trip to Africa her biggest yet CNN The Associated Press  - Voice of America  - Voice of America a

Clinton Seeks US Africa Gains as China Expands Oil Purchases - Bloomberg

Boston Globe Clinton Seeks US Africa Gains as China Expands Oil Purchases Bloomberg She will spend time in Nigeria and Angola, two of the biggest suppliers of crude oil to the US China has boosted investment commitments in Africa, ... Clinton to tackle African trouble spotsAugust 3, 2009 6:31 am Fort Wayne Journal Gazette all 463 news articles »

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Clintons Trip To Africa Her Biggest Yet

WASHINGTON Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is embarking on her biggest international trip yet: Africa. Seven countries in 11 days. Issues as diverse as economic entrepreneurship and gender-based violence. Hillary Clinton’s trip to Africa will be her biggest international yet as secretary of state. The trip, which was to begin with Clinton’s scheduled departure Monday evening, comes just three weeks after President Obama’s trip to Accra, Ghana. She will highlight many of the themes he struck.

連合公国アクセス状況(20090804)

我が 連合公国 ( サウスアイランド公国 、 東ブログブルク公国 、 西ブログブルク公国 、 The Duchy of Mangrove 、 南アラバ公国 、 北アラバ公国 、 ネイヴァルランド公国 、 フォトランド公国 、 リバーサイド公国 )は、世界中から閲覧されております。どこの国からアクセスされているか、 「 FC2アクセス解析 」 の情報を元に調査しました。以下にその調査結果を示します。 <連合公国を構成するサイト> ・サウスアイランド公国 ・東ブログブルク公国 ・西ブログブルク公国 ・The Duchy of Mangrove ・南アラバ公国 ・北アラバ公国 ・ネイヴァルランド公国 ・フォトランド公国 ・リバーサイド公国 主なリモートホストのトップレベルドメインは以下の通りです。 国名表記は「 外務省Webサイト 」の「 各国・地域情勢 」を参考にしています。 (今回新たに確認されたドメインにはアンダーラインを引いています。) ae:アラブ首長国連邦(United Arab Emirates) an:オランダ領アンティル