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September 1, 2008

Zimbabwe doctors' advice: Don't get sick

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The advice of doctors to Zimbabweans is, don't get sick. If you do, don't count on hospitals — they're short of drugs and functioning equipment.

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Gustav's possible economic impact is widespread

HAMMOND, La. (Washington Post) Although attention is focused on the petroleum industry as Hurricane Gustav takes aim at the Gulf Coast, billions of dollars are...

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Zimbabwe doctors' advice: Don't get sick

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The advice of doctors to Zimbabweans is, don't get sick. If you do, don't count on hospitals — they're short of...

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Philippine army limits aid workers in violent south

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine troops have restricted aid workers from visiting conflict zones in the south to distribute relief supplies to nearly 450,000 displaced people,...

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Tajikistan hopes water will power its growth

NUREK, Tajikistan (IHT) The inscription just above a tunnel at the foot of the colossal Nurek hydropower dam in south central Tajikistan is succinct: "Water...

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The Dalits of India

(New York Times) Chandra Bhan Prasad was born into the Pasi community, once considered untouchable on the ancient Hindu caste order. Today, he is the...

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National Lawyers Guild seeks to have judge review detentions of six activists by end of day

(Minnesota Independent) After the raids Friday and Saturday by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department and the Minneapolis Police Department led to six arrests, the Minnesota...

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