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Additional funds for flood affected people: UN to launch second appeal on September 17

ISLAMABAD (September 09 2010): The United Nations would launch second appeal to the international community for accelerating provision of additional funds urgently needed for rehabilitation and reconstruction of the flood hit areas.

Developmental funds to be routed through panchayats

The central government is planning to route developmental funds through panchayats in order to wean people away from Maoism and prevent youth from joining the rebels, Minister of State for Planning and Parliamentary Affairs V.Narayanasamy said Tuesday.

Angelina Jolie calls for more Pakistan flood aid

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie urged people on Wednesday to put aside corruption fears and donate cash to help Pakistan's 21 million flood victims, as she ended a tour of areas devastated by deluges.

Africa: Africa's Women Turn 50

Five decades ago, 17 African countries threw off the brutal and degrading yoke of colonialism. The 50th anniversary of African national liberation is an opportunity to critically reflect on the era of post-colonial Africa, which began with luminous hope but has been marred by a leitmotif of grinding disappointment and failure. No one has suffered more from the continent's post-colonial ...

China Day Ahead: Expected August Trade Surplus; Taiwan Developing Missiles

China may tomorrow say that its trade surplus topped $20 billion for a third month in August in a report that risks stoking American lawmakers’ calls for protection from Chinese imports.