Guatemala
Guatemala Debt at 22% GDP - Prensa Latina – 30 Apr 09
The Bank of Guatemala (BANGUAT) has over $4.3 billion in foreign debt; a reported $225 million will be covered with bonds from the Treasury if approved by Congress.
Guatemala Fights {Childhood} Malnutrition - Prensa Latina – 29 Apr 09
The Guatemalan government will be implementing a pilot program in 4 municipalities in the eastern department of Chiquimula that will work to decrease childhood chronic malnutrition among the poor.
Mexico
Congress Closed to Indigenous Women - IPS – 30 Apr 09
Two indigenous women, Rogelia González of Oaxaca and Celia López of Chiapas, running for Congress seats in the July legislative elections would be the first in Mexico’s Congress if successful.
Mexico health chief: Swine flu cases leveling off - SignonSandiego.com – 30 Apr 09
Health secretary Jose Angel Cordova reported on Thursday that the number of new swine flu cases is stabilizing in country.
Bangladesh
Taking Jobs to Bangladesh’s Poor - BBC – 30 Apr 09
Forty women in the rural area of the Jamuna river area speak about the benefits they have experienced working for a company that sells hand-knitted baby clothes and toys to customers in Europe, Australia, and the U.S.
India
Indians vote in key third phase - BBC – 30 Apr. 09
Voting has ended in India in the third of five stages of the country's general election. Millions cast ballots in 107 constituencies across nine states and two federal territories.
Nepal
Protests erupt in Nepal after PM fires army chief - Associated Press – 3 May 09
Nepal's prime minister fired the army chief Sunday after a struggle over admitting former Maoist rebel fighters to the military, sparking mass protests.
Senegal
African Bid to Fix Fallout - allAfrica.com – 30 Apr 09
Some of Africa's leading minds meet in Dakar, Senegal at the weekend to find ways of reducing the impact of the global economic crisis on the continent.
Drop in Malaria – Increased Efforts or Reduced Errors - allAfrica.com – 27 Apr 09
The number of infections and deaths reported as malaria have dropped by at least 74% since the country started using rapid diagnostic tests in October 2007, according to the government.
South Africa
Country Countering Xenophobia With Help of the UN Refugee Agency - allAfrica.com – 1 May 09
UNHCR is assisting the Government and independent humanitarian organizations, such as the Nelson Mandela Foundation in their efforts to combat xenophobia in South Africa where tens of thousands fled their homes last year after a wave of attacks on foreigners.
ANC Announces its Premier Candidates - allAfrica.com – 30 Apr 09
The ANC has announced its premiers, with 5 being women, but 4 will rule the provinces as Lynn Brown will be a shadow premier in the Western Cape that was lost to the DA.
Zimbabwe
More Zimbabwean Migrants Expected in Musina - allAfrica.com – 30 Apr 09
The South African border town of Musina is bracing for an increase in migrants as faith in Zimbabwe's new unity government wanes and the lure of a new permit system specifically tailored for Zimbabweans makes it easier for them to work and study in SA.
Relief Efforts Gear Up - allAfrica.com – 29 Apr 09
International humanitarian aid efforts to Zimbabwe to help combat a continuing cholera outbreak and overcome widespread food shortages are intensifying.
Guatemala Debt at 22% GDP - Prensa Latina – 30 Apr 09
The Bank of Guatemala (BANGUAT) has over $4.3 billion in foreign debt; a reported $225 million will be covered with bonds from the Treasury if approved by Congress.
Guatemala Fights {Childhood} Malnutrition - Prensa Latina – 29 Apr 09
The Guatemalan government will be implementing a pilot program in 4 municipalities in the eastern department of Chiquimula that will work to decrease childhood chronic malnutrition among the poor.
Mexico
Congress Closed to Indigenous Women - IPS – 30 Apr 09
Two indigenous women, Rogelia González of Oaxaca and Celia López of Chiapas, running for Congress seats in the July legislative elections would be the first in Mexico’s Congress if successful.
Mexico health chief: Swine flu cases leveling off - SignonSandiego.com – 30 Apr 09
Health secretary Jose Angel Cordova reported on Thursday that the number of new swine flu cases is stabilizing in country.
Bangladesh
Taking Jobs to Bangladesh’s Poor - BBC – 30 Apr 09
Forty women in the rural area of the Jamuna river area speak about the benefits they have experienced working for a company that sells hand-knitted baby clothes and toys to customers in Europe, Australia, and the U.S.
India
Indians vote in key third phase - BBC – 30 Apr. 09
Voting has ended in India in the third of five stages of the country's general election. Millions cast ballots in 107 constituencies across nine states and two federal territories.
Nepal
Protests erupt in Nepal after PM fires army chief - Associated Press – 3 May 09
Nepal's prime minister fired the army chief Sunday after a struggle over admitting former Maoist rebel fighters to the military, sparking mass protests.
Senegal
African Bid to Fix Fallout - allAfrica.com – 30 Apr 09
Some of Africa's leading minds meet in Dakar, Senegal at the weekend to find ways of reducing the impact of the global economic crisis on the continent.
Drop in Malaria – Increased Efforts or Reduced Errors - allAfrica.com – 27 Apr 09
The number of infections and deaths reported as malaria have dropped by at least 74% since the country started using rapid diagnostic tests in October 2007, according to the government.
South Africa
Country Countering Xenophobia With Help of the UN Refugee Agency - allAfrica.com – 1 May 09
UNHCR is assisting the Government and independent humanitarian organizations, such as the Nelson Mandela Foundation in their efforts to combat xenophobia in South Africa where tens of thousands fled their homes last year after a wave of attacks on foreigners.
ANC Announces its Premier Candidates - allAfrica.com – 30 Apr 09
The ANC has announced its premiers, with 5 being women, but 4 will rule the provinces as Lynn Brown will be a shadow premier in the Western Cape that was lost to the DA.
Zimbabwe
More Zimbabwean Migrants Expected in Musina - allAfrica.com – 30 Apr 09
The South African border town of Musina is bracing for an increase in migrants as faith in Zimbabwe's new unity government wanes and the lure of a new permit system specifically tailored for Zimbabweans makes it easier for them to work and study in SA.
Relief Efforts Gear Up - allAfrica.com – 29 Apr 09
International humanitarian aid efforts to Zimbabwe to help combat a continuing cholera outbreak and overcome widespread food shortages are intensifying.
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