DEVELOPMENT-BOTSWANA: Even More Children Are Dying
Joel Konopo GABORONE, Jun 18 2007 (IPS) – While Botswana has succeeded in decreasing its poverty rate, it is unlikely that the country will achieve the United Nations…
CORRUPTION: World Bank Debars Indian Firms in Fraud Probe
Emad Mekay WASHINGTON, Jul 16 2007 (IPS) – The World Bank ended a several-year investigation Monday by debarring two Indian pharmaceutical companies, citing corrupt procurement practices in a…
RIGHTS-THAILAND: Restrictions Make Life Tough For Migrant Workers
Sutthida Malikaew* – Newsmekong BANGKOK, Aug 17 2007 (IPS) – Migrant workers do not have an easy time in Thailand, but those from the neighbouring countries of Burma,…
SCIENCE: Geneticists Crack the Species Code
Stephen Leahy BROOKLIN, Canada, Sep 14 2007 (IPS) – Scientists are enthusiastic about a new DNA barcoding technology that will help keep illegal fish and timber out of…
HEALTH-SWAZILAND: Septic Tanks Preferred to the Latest in Sewage Treatment
James Hall MANZINI, Oct 11 2007 (IPS) – Located on the outskirts of Swaziland #39s commercial hub, the state of the art Manzini Waste Treatment Centre was built…
Q&A: 'We Need Partners, Not Masters'
Interview with Evo Morales, President of Bolivia ROME, Nov 3 2007 (IPS) – Bolivian President Evo Morales visited Italy this week to receive a special award for his…
WORLD AIDS DAY: Ideology Trumping Health, U.S. Activists Say
Ali Gharib WASHINGTON, Nov 30 2007 (IPS) – On the eve of World AIDS Day Saturday, the U.S. Park Police arrested 40 demonstrators outside the White House as…
ICELAND: Resistance Rises Against GM Imports
Lowana Veal REYKJAVIK, Jan 23 2008 (IPS) – Icelanders are beginning to protest more forcefully against import of genetically modified food, leading the government to tighten regulations. We…
HEALTH-US: Rare Consensus Behind 50-Billion-Dollar AIDS Plan
Jim Lobe WASHINGTON, Feb 28 2008 (IPS) – In an increasingly unusual display of bipartisanship, both the White House and the Republican and Democratic leadership of the House…
DEVELOPMENT-MALAWI: Water Utility Over-Stretched and Under-Maintained
Pilirani Semu-Banda BLANTYRE, Mar 29 2008 (IPS) – Long known as a peaceful and quiet city, especially at night, Blantyre is steadily losing its reputation for tranquility. Residents…