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Africa: Getting Old on ARVs

As H.I.V. becomes an increasingly manageable chronic disease, the question becomes how to help people living with the virus enjoy a relatively healthy old age. From IRIN.


 

Media Freedom Restricted in Fiji Following Another Deportation

The latest deportation and the blatant indifference of the military-backed regime to the court orders against deportations has raised serious concerns about the rule of law.
By Sanjay Ramesh.


 

'We Are Workers, Not Criminals'

Millions of people have come to this country to work, not to break its laws. Some have come with visas, and others without them. But they are all contributors to the society they've found here. By David Bacon.


 

Aid Consultancies: Is the Money Well Spent?

That consultants enrich themselves from the generosity of donor nations undermines the whole point of foreign aid. It spreads cynicism among those in the field providing aid and among donor nations. By Risto Karajkov.


 

Arab Literature Takes Center Stage in London

The picture regarding the publication of Arab literature in English is dramatically changing, as was evident at the recent three-day London Book Fair, which took place last month.
By Susannah Tarbush.


 

Solomon Islands: Report Slams Australian-Led Intervention

The Australian government justified its intervention, which came within months of the invasion of Iraq, by labeling the Solomon Islands a "failed state" and a potential source of terrorism.
By Tony Iltis.


 

On the Border Between Two Languages

For several years, it seemed as though cultural relations between Israel and Egypt were gradually being woven. But things have changed in the last few years, since the Al-Aqsa Intifada broke out. By Ofri Ilani.


 

Time for a Diplomatic Surge

In the wake of last month's congressional hearings featuring Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker, it seems clear that Washington has focused its attention on a new nemesis: Iran. By Carah Ong.




Africa

Zimbabwe: I'll Show You Mine if You Show Me Yours

Integrated Regional Information Networks, United Nations

Cameroon Nip and Tuck: Fleshing Out African Corruption

Patty Bates-Ballard, VoteSizing.org

Zimbabwe Braces for Strike Action

Julius Dawu, Harare, Zimbabwe

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Americas

Canada to Provide Cash, Not Commodities in Food Aid Policy Change

Integrated Regional Information Networks, United Nations

Chinese Fusion, New York Style

Debbie Lee, NYU Livewire

Haitian Food Riots Unnerving but Not Surprising

Mark Schuller, Americas Program, Center for International Policy

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Asia-Pacific

Protecting a Free Press Requires International Cooperation

Shieh Jhy-wey, Minister of the Government Information Office, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Morality and Ethics in Public Life: A Gandhian View

Ravindra Kumar, Delhi, India

My Journey to Mount Everest

Robert Vance, Southern China

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Europe

Turkey's Turmoil: A Blessing in Disguise?

Diba Nigar Goksel, Common Ground News Service

United States Still Crucial to Balkan Stability

Risto Karajkov, Skopje, Macedonia

Political Tremors and Social Discontent Shake Up Turkey

Michael Werbowski, Istanbul, Turkey

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Middle East

Lawyer Seeks Iran's Help to Sue Israel Over Gaza Siege

Chris Gelken, Tehran, Iran

Carter's Crusade for Peace Sows Seeds of Hope in Middle East

Chris Gelken, Tehran, Iran

Questioning the Death Penalty

Ayesha Khan, Common Ground News Service

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