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December 6th, 2009


Grapevine Moth Forces Quarantine for Part of Napa Valley

March 13th, 2010

A 162-square-mile area of Napa Valley has been quarantined in an effort to stop the spread of the European grapevine moth, which also threatens other fruit.

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Grapevine Moth Forces Quarantine for Part of Napa Valley

Women Making Gains on Faculty at Harvard

March 12th, 2010

The president of Harvard said the university has seen a culture shift since it was suggested there in 2005 that women were unsuited to careers in math and science.

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Women Making Gains on Faculty at Harvard

Republicans Name 6 to Debt-Reduction Panel

March 12th, 2010

Skepticism is high that Republicans would agree to raise revenues, or that Democrats would slash spending on programs like Medicaid, but economists called for both actions.

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Republicans Name 6 to Debt-Reduction Panel

Senate Backs Ban on Mail-Order Cigarettes in Setback for Tribe

March 12th, 2010

The vote, which was unanimous despite earlier opposition to the bill, was condemned by leaders of the Seneca Nation.

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Senate Backs Ban on Mail-Order Cigarettes in Setback for Tribe

Tea Party Avoids Divisive Social Issues

March 12th, 2010

God, life and family get little mention in the party’s statements, with the focus instead on fiscal responsibility.

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Tea Party Avoids Divisive Social Issues

Gingrich Savors Another Turn in the Spotlight

March 12th, 2010

Despite some political baggage, the former House speaker has built himself into a one-man industry, to renewed attention among conservatives.

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Gingrich Savors Another Turn in the Spotlight

Nigeria: In the Shadows of Men - Women’s Political Marginalisation

March 12th, 2010

Ten years after Nigeria returned to civil rule women still play second fiddle in the male-dominated politics of Africa’s most populous nation, women politicians and activists say.

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Nigeria: In the Shadows of Men - Women’s Political Marginalisation

South Africa: Cleric Defends Mandela from Winnie Attack

March 12th, 2010

A visiting South African archbishop on Friday defended the leadership record of former President Nelson Mandela against accusations of betrayal by his estranged wife Winnie Mandela.

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South Africa: Cleric Defends Mandela from Winnie Attack

South Africa: South Africa Police Use Rubber Bullets on Zimbabweans in Johannesburg

March 12th, 2010

Scores of Zimbabweans were injured on Thursday, some seriously, when South African police indiscriminately opened fire with rubber bullets on travelers boarding buses to return to Zimbabwe at Johannesburg Park Station.

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South Africa: South Africa Police Use Rubber Bullets on Zimbabweans in Johannesburg

Kenya: State Approves New Mega Wind Plant

March 12th, 2010

The government has approved plans by Gitson Energy Ltd to build 300 megawatts wind power plant at Bubisa in Marsabit.

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Kenya: State Approves New Mega Wind Plant