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CHAD: Parliament votes to end strike

20/07/2006 ANA 0

Ndjamena, 20 July, 2006— The Chadian parliament voted late on Wednesday to meet a demand by the country’s main union for a five percent wage hike, putting in sight an end to the strike which […]

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Business

MALAWI: Huge relief if debt cancelled

20/07/2006 ANA 0

Lilongwe, 20 July, 2006— The children’s ward at Malawi’s Kamazu Central hospital is permanently packed. Anxious parents cradling children weak from malaria or malnutrition wait interminably for attention from harassed staff, hoping when their turn […]

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World

NEPAL: Women want a greater role in peace process

20/07/2006 ANA 0

Kathmandu, 20 July, 2006— Nepalese government officials and Maoists rebels have failed to include women in peace talks, according to gender activists and politicians. In April, mass demonstrations against King Gyanendra ended his direct rule […]

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Middle East

LEBANON: Humanitarian crisis unfolds in south

20/07/2006 ANA 0

Beirut, 20 July, 2006— Relief agencies working in the south of Lebanon say there is a shortage of medical supplies, particularly for infants and children. In addition, attempts to provide medical assistance to victims are […]

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