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South Sudan defends law that aid agencies say could be "catastrophic"
By Magdalena Mis LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – South Sudan has defended a law limiting the number of foreign aid workers that can work in the country despite concerns from relief groups that the move could have “potentially catastrophic effects” for the millions of people who need help. The law, which is awaiting President Salva Kiir’s signature after being passed on Tuesday, requires non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to limit foreign employees,
South Sudan defends law that aid agencies say could be "catastrophic"
By Magdalena Mis LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – South Sudan has defended a law limiting the number of foreign aid workers that can work in the country despite concerns from relief groups that the move could have “potentially catastrophic effects” for the millions of people who need help. The law, which is awaiting President Salva Kiir’s signature after being passed on Tuesday, requires non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to limit foreign employees,
Nigeria: 28 kids killed by lead poisoning from gold mining
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Twenty-eight children have died from lead poisoning from illegal gold mining in a remote west-central village, Nigerian health officials said, while doctors still are treating thousands from an earlier outbreak.
Nigeria: 28 kids killed by lead poisoning from gold mining
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Twenty-eight children have died from lead poisoning from illegal gold mining in a remote west-central village, Nigerian health officials said, while doctors still are treating thousands from an earlier outbreak.
You Can Buy Happiness
The popular quote, “You can’t buy happiness,” relates to buying happiness like you would a car. It implies the more money you have, the happier you are. Similar to, the more money you have the better car you can buy. But happiness is not bought with the same currency used to purchase a car. You cannot buy happiness with dollars. You may be…
You Can Buy Happiness
The popular quote, “You can’t buy happiness,” relates to buying happiness like you would a car. It implies the more money you have, the happier you are. Similar to, the more money you have the better car you can buy. But happiness is not bought with the same currency used to purchase a car. You cannot buy happiness with dollars. You may be…
Meals With Mephistopheles
Pleased to meet you; won’t you guess my name?I have a deal for you. You can eat whatever you want and never have to worry about gaining weight or getting chronic disease — but you will have to shave some years off of the life expectancy of your children. (If you don’t have children, skip to my next offer.) Any takers?Here’s another offer. You…
Meals With Mephistopheles
Pleased to meet you; won’t you guess my name?I have a deal for you. You can eat whatever you want and never have to worry about gaining weight or getting chronic disease — but you will have to shave some years off of the life expectancy of your children. (If you don’t have children, skip to my next offer.) Any takers?Here’s another offer. You…
Injured Contador retains lead
Alberto Contador withstood the pain from his injured shoulder to safely complete the 264km seventh stage of the Giro d’Italia and retain his overall lead.