The G8 Foreign Ministers have issued a joint statement following their meeting on 10 and 11 April 2013 in London. Introduction G8 Foreign Ministers met in London on 10-11 April. The G8 represents a group of nations with a broad range of global interests and with a collective responsibility and opportunity to use its influence...
February 24, 2025
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African candidates stumble in WTO leadership race
Two African candidates have stumbled in the race to lead the World Trade Organisation, along with their counterparts from Costa Rica and Jordan, sparking anger, Kenya’s trade ambassador told AFP Friday. “We’ve had a meeting with the troika to brief us on the outcome of the consultations,” said Anthony Andanje, referring to the top diplomats...
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Why 30 is really 45: We’re so unhealthy that we’re 15 years OLDER than our parents were at the same age
By ANNA HODGEKISS Today’s adults are so unhealthy they are 15 years ‘older’ than their parents and grandparents at the same age, researchers say. They are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity than previous generations because of poor health, according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive...
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Tackling Somali piracy needs new onshore focus – World Bank
* Piracy incidents off Somalia have dropped since 2012 * Pirates need support on land to conduct operations * Work on high seas still more lucrative than other ventures By Edmund Blair MOGADISHU, April 11 (Reuters) – Ending Somali piracy requires a shift from reliance on security at sea to targeting those on land who...
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Somalia strives to shake off “failed state” tag
By Abdi Sheikh and Richard Lough MOGADISHU/NAIROBI (Reuters) – Western powers are in early talks on writing off Somalia’s debt, a big shift for a country that was long branded a failed state and has with help scored successes against al Qaeda-linked rebels and piracy. Just two years ago, Islamist militants and African peacekeepers fought...
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CODKARNIMADA IYO DHAWDHAWDA
W.Q. Siciid Jaamac Xuseen Codkarnimada iyo dhawdhawdu waa laba aad u kala durugsan, aan waxba isaga dan ahayn. Codkarnimadu waa sifo la isku ammaano, oo hoggaamiye kasta badanaa laga fisho. Halka ay dhawdhawdu tahay nuqsaan la isku yaso oo maangaabta lagu tilmaamo. Taas ayaana keenta dadka adduunka ugu xilka culus inay si gooni ah isugu...
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Guddoomiyaha Baarlamaanka Oo Kulan La Qaatay Jaalliyadda Soomaaliyeed Ee Norway
Guddoomiyaha Baarlamaanka Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Mudane Maxamed Sheekh Cismaan Jawaaari oo wafdi uu hogaaminayo ay socdaal shaqo ku joogaan dalka Norway ayaa magaalada Oslo kula kulmay Jaalliyadda Soomaaliyeed ee ku nool dalkaasi. Furitaankii kulankan ayaa waxaa goob joog ka ahaa khudbbad qiimo badana ka jeediyey wasiirka arimaha dibada ee dalka Norway Espen Barth Eide waxaana...
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CAIR-OH Files Federal Religious Discrimination Suit Against Exel, Inc
Suit says Muslim wrongfully terminated for requesting accommodation (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 4/9/2013) – The Columbus chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Ohio (CAIR-Ohio) announced today that it has filed a federal employment discrimination lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio against Exel, Inc., which is a wholly owned entity...
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Kenya to back Somalia on security matters, says Uhuru
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday evening said Kenya will support Somalia in ensuring that peace prevails for the sake of regional development. President Kenyatta also said that repatriation of Somali refugees will be conducted after the two nations convene a meeting at an appropriate time. In a meeting with Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud that...
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Global cost of Somali piracy down as higher security deters attacks
By Peter Apps LONDON, April 9 – The cost of Somali piracy to the global economy has declined by 12.5 percent since 2011 as attacks fell sharply, a survey showed on Tuesday, but the cost of armed guards to protect ships soared. The annual report by the Oceans Beyond Piracy advocacy group estimated the cost...