About Power Inspires Progress’ Venice on Vine job training and tutoring program. Features interviews with Tebbe Farrell, Judy Tensing and Bridgette Burbanks. Produced by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
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Daily Archives: June 9, 2011
Libyan bishop warns of internal conflict, criticizes NATO strikes
VATICAN CITY (CNS) –The top church official in Libya expressed fear that the protracted conflict there would generate fighting among factions and tribes, but said he believed a negotiated solution was still possible, the Vatican’s missionary news agency reported. Continue reading Libyan bishop warns of internal conflict, criticizes NATO strikes
Explosion damages Nigerian cathedral; extremist group blamed
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Catholic cathedral in northern Nigeria was seriously damaged in an explosion caused by a bomb believed to have been set off by a group of Muslim extremists, the Vatican’s missionary news agency reported. Continue reading Explosion damages Nigerian cathedral; extremist group blamed
Understanding Land Investment Deals in Africa
Tuesday, June 7, 201
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Hedge Funds Create Volatility in Global Food Supply with Land Grabs Across Africa
Financial backers – including U.S universities and pension funds – are lured by high returns and turn a blind eye to theft of land, displacement of people
Oakland, CA – Hedge funds and other foreign speculators are increasing price volatility and supply insecurity in the global food system, according to a series of investigative reports released today by the Oakland Institute. The reports are based on the actual materials from these land deals and include investigation of investors, purchase contracts, business plans and maps never released before now. Continue reading Understanding Land Investment Deals in Africa
Zimbabwe : Liberation Hero Tekere Passes On
By Staff Writer
HARARE—Edgar Tekere, one of Zimbabwe’s luminary of liberation struggle and founder of the ruling Zanu party in the fight for independence, died Tuesday. He is credited for stopping his former ally President Robert Mugabe from establishing a one party state. Continue reading Zimbabwe : Liberation Hero Tekere Passes On
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