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Nigeria / World Cancer Day |UNifeed

[Translate] Cancer is often seen as a disease of the rich world, but in fact three quarters of all cancer deaths occur in developing countries – the equivalent of a jumbo jet crashing every hour – and the numbers are rising. IAEA Play Video     Twenty-two-year-old Saadatu Usaman was beating her cancer when the money for the treatment... Read more of this article

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British, Afghan Forces Prepare Ground for Major Helmand Offensive

[Translate] Courtesy UK Ministry of Defence Elements of the Royal Welsh, Grenadier Guards and Scots Guards have taken part in an air and ground ISAF operation to the south of Nad e-Ali, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The operation, being conducted with Afghan National Security Forces, is part of the preparation for a major ISAF offensive known... Read more of this article

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Afghan Child Returns Home After Surgery in Italy | NATO ISAF

[Translate] HERAT, Afghanistan - Said Salad, a 2-year-old Afghan child, arrives at Herat airport Feb. 2, following his operation in Italy. An Italian International Security Assistance Force service member learned of the child's condition and arrangements were made for him to go to Italy for the surgery . (Photo by ISAF Public Affairs) NEWS... Read more of this article

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UN Special Envoy Bill Clinton's Haiti Visit | Video UNifeed

[Translate] Play Video   United Nations (UN) Special Envoy Bill Clinton arrived in Haiti today for the first time since assuming his expanded role in coordinating international quake relief, from emergency response to reconstruction to launching a new funding appeal. In Port au prince, he met with UN staff and was briefed about the current situation... Read more of this article

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Nigerian Northern Governors supports President’s refusal to resign

[Translate] By: Victor Ulasi, Nigeria As controversies and tension continues to rise in Nigeria regarding the ill health of the Nigerian President which has led the House of Representative of Nigeria to call for the resignation or the transfer of power to the Vice President. The Northern Governors of Nigeria have thrown their weight behind President... Read more of this article

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IS HEALTH CARE DEAD?

[Translate] Is President Obama breaking another campaign promise? Reportedly on Thursday, after Republican Scott Brown was sworn in to replace Edward Kennedy breaking the Democrats filibuster proof majority in the Senate, President Barack Obama made the following statement with regard to health care reform: “… if Congress decides we’re... Read more of this article

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Pope Benedict slams entire UK gay community

[Translate] The Pope has announced that he will be visiting the UK during his world tour, according to the official statement issued by the Vatican.  His visit will cost the tax payer a reported £20 million…  Which, if you live in the UK, you will be part of paying regardless of what you think about religion.  Following this announcement,... Read more of this article

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Clarification regarding the Unemployment Tiers | Senate Must Act Now!

[Translate] February 2, 2010 – There is an extreme amount of confusion and worry regarding the unemployment compensation benefits both, regular and emergency extensions. The main point of confusion is due to the wishy-washy behavior regarding pending legislation in part, if not in whole, via Republican Party’s firm stance of seeing both... Read more of this article

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Local news, for local people.

[Translate] Firstly, before I start I would like to congratulate David Cameron for going back on a policy before he is even elected.  With politicians, that wee trick is usually saved for after they have conned you into letting them lead you.  However, the policy that has been reviewed and changed is the big one, the one that proves either he,... Read more of this article

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