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Aquaculture Boosts Papua New Guinea's Food Security
- Inter Press Service
PORT MORESBY, Jul 06 (IPS) - The vast Sirinumu Reservoir in Central Province which supplies water and electricity to Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s capital, is home to a co-operative of 60 fish farmers who are successfully employing aquaculture to improve local incomes and food security.
Sri Lanka Emerges as Launchpad for Human Smuggling
- Inter Press Service
COLOMBO, Jul 06 (IPS) - If you hold a Pakistani or Afghan passport, be prepared for an unusually lengthy immigration process on entering neighbouring Sri Lanka. Immigration authorities in the island tell IPS they have set up special procedures to check passengers from these two countries.
South Africa’s National Health Insurance Sites Underfunded
- Inter Press Service
Experts say that underfunded pilot universal healthcare sites to be set up by South Africa as part of its proposed national health insurance may be doomed to fail as debate rages about how the move to more equitable healthcare will be funded.
Concerns over Poll Preparations in Angola
- Inter Press Service
Preparations for Angola’s second peacetime polls scheduled for August are being overshadowed by allegations of electoral fraud, state media bias and growing concerns about a violent crackdown on activists and protestors.
U.S. Push to Limit Copyright Law May Be Undercut by TPP Secrecy
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jul 05 (IPS) - In a surprise move this week, the United States says it is pushing for limitations to international copyright norms currently under negotiation surrounding the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the massive free trade agreement that could go into effect by the end of the year.
Activists to Appeal U.S. Court's Bhopal Verdict
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jul 05 (IPS) - After a controversial ruling Friday in favour of Union Carbide, NGOs and activists associated with the 1984 Bhopal, India industrial disaster are appealing the decision in the U.S. second circuit court of appeals.
U.N. Calls for Tax on Ultrarich to Boost Development
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 05 (IPS) - What if billionaires the world over are asked to shell out at least one percent of their wealth as an international tax for development?
Paraguay’s Isolation Grows
- Inter Press Service
ASUNCIÓN, Jul 05 (IPS) - Paraguay’s isolation, following the impeachment and ouster of President Fernando Lugo 11 days ago, has grown thanks to slender recognition for the new government and souring diplomatic relations with the neighbours.
Caribbean Weighs Allegiance to Taiwan vs. China
- Inter Press Service
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jul 05 (IPS) - As Caribbean leaders meet in St. Lucia this week, they are focusing on a series of routine issues affecting the region, including problems with the smooth operation of the single trading market.
Liberia’s Baby Blues – No Policy for Pregnant School Girls
- Inter Press Service
Gbarnga, LIBERIA, Jul 05 (IPS) - Patricia Kollie should be at school today but instead she is at home in Gbarnga, Liberia, pounding a pile of cassava leaves in a wooden mortar. Her entire body is slightly swollen. Her dress fits a little too snug at the stomach.
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