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  1. Ethiopian rights activist silent, but not submissiveRead the original story w/Photo

    2 hrs ago | The Globe and Mail

    ... 42, was among an estimated 30,000 civil-society leaders, journalists and politicians arrested in the wake of Ethiopia's disputed 2005 election, in which the opposition won an unprecedented number of parliamentary seats but failed to topple Prime ...

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    Related Topix: World News, Africa, Charitable Organizations, Meles Zenawi

  2. Ethiopia's Meles says US at Fault for Africa's Econ WoesRead the original story w/Photo

    2 hrs ago | Voice of America

    Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi Ethiopia Prime Minister Meles Zenawi says failures in the U.S. financial system are largely to blame for Africa's economic crisis, and pointed to China as a possible key to recovery.

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  3. Dire Dawa finalizing preparation for colorful celebration of Nations, Nationalities, Peoples’ DayRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Topix

    (Ethiopian Music) - The Dire Dawa Administration said preparations are nearing completion so as to colorfully celebrate the fourth Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day due to be marked on December 8, 2009. Briefing journalists here on Wednesday, Administration Information and Public Relations Bureau Head, Misrak Worku, said activities are well in progress so as to mark the day colorfully in Dire Dawa town at a national level. He said the bureau has established committees and arranged hotels that could accommodate the over 3,000 guests expected to take part at the event.

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  4. Youth urged to promote culture of tolerance, dialogue in AfricaRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Topix

    (Ethiopian Music, News) - Peace Journey in Africa 2000 promotion, a youth driven initiative, said Africans need to discharge their duties of promoting the culture of tolerance, understanding, dialogue, consultation and respect so as to eradicate poverty and civil war from Africa. The remark came here today at the departure of the first peace land journey from the African Union Head Quarter to Djibouti that was organized by Peace Journey in Africa 2000 promotion and Africa Peace Caravan under the motto “Stop civil war at Mama Africa.”

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  5. Premier Meles holds talks with Laureate Gebisa EjetaRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Topix

    (Ethiopian News, Music) - Prime Minster Meles Zenawi on Wednesday held discussion with Laureate Gebisa Ejeta, winner of the 2009 World Food Prize. Meles expressed happiness over the outstanding success of Prof. Gebisa and said that the prize is an honor and pride for Ethiopian researchers. The premier confirmed that the government will provide the necessary support to Prof. Gebisa in his efforts to enhance the agriculture sector in Ethiopia. Prof. Gebisa on his part said the prize is a result of Ethiopian and African researchers.

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  6. Meles unites 52 nations to increase clout at UN climate summitRead the original story w/Photo

    8 hrs ago | Walta Information Centre

    Africa's point man at the Copenhagen climate-change summit next month is Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, according to Bloomberg.

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    Related Topix: World News, Africa, Meles Zenawi, Global Warming

  7. Dire Dawa finalizing preparation for colorful celebration of Nations, Nationalities, Peoples' DayRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Walta Information Centre

    Dire Dawa, November 12 The Dire Dawa Administration said preparations are nearing completion so as to colorfully celebrate the fourth Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Day due to be marked on December 8, 2009.

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  8. Region installs over 75 km optical fiberRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Walta Information Centre

    The South Eastern Region of the Ethiopian Telecommunication Corporation said it has finalized installation of over 75 km optical fiber so as to provide quality telephone service to the community.

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  9. Economic crisis takes centre stage at African Economic ConferenceRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Walta Information Centre

    ... The reports sounded encouraging given that landlocked countries that also had little or no minerals, such as Ethiopia, were growing by "leaps and bounds", considering their earlier performances. This hope was bolstered by the fact that governance ...

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  10. Premier holds talks with Finnish delegationRead the original story w/Photo

    8 hrs ago | Walta Information Centre

    ... Minister Meles Zenawi said Finnish investors will be successful if they engage in various investment sectors in Ethiopia. The premier called on Finnish investors to engage in geothermal, wind power, hydro power and bio-energy sectors. Meles held ...

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    Related Topix: Meles Zenawi, Travel, Ethiopia Travel, World News, Africa, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Wind Power, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Wind Power, Energy

  11. Is Africa selling out its farmers?Read the original story w/Photo

    10 hrs ago | The Globe and Mail

    ... on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 12:23PM EST F or centuries, farmers like Berhanu Gudina have eked out a living in Ethiopia's central lowlands, tending tiny plots of maize, wheat or barley amid the vastness of the lush green plains. Now, they find ...

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    Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, World News, Africa, Famine, Natural Disasters, Agra, India, India, Uttar Pradesh, India

  12. Is Africa selling out?Read the original story

    Wednesday | Reuters

    For centuries, farmers like Berhanu Gudina have eked out a living in Ethiopia's central lowlands, tending tiny plots of maize, wheat or barley amid the vastness of the lush green plains.

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    Related Topix: World News, Africa, Famine, Natural Disasters, Agriculture, Science, Kenya

  13. Meles Unites 52 Countries to Increase Clout at Copenhagen Climate SummitRead the original story w/Photo

    11 hrs ago | Bloomberg

    Africaa s point man at the Copenhagen climate-change summit next month is prime minister of drought- stricken Ethiopia, a former Marxist rebel who favors tailored suits and has coaxed billions of dollars in aid from the West.

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  14. Denmark asks world leaders to end climate deadlockRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | Reuters

    ... President Barack Obama told Reuters this week he would attend if it could give the impetus to clinch a deal. But Ethiopia's Meles said the world did not seem serious. HIGHLY IMPROBABLE "It is highly improbable ... the world is serious about climate ...

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  15. Crusading for WomenRead the original story w/Photo

    13 hrs ago | Today's Christian Woman

    ... treats women traumatized by mass rape and left with fistulas and the remarkable Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia, to the anti-trafficking efforts of the International Justice Mission, Christians are on the frontlines of change. However, to ...

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  16. Hopeful Ethiopian teen a victim of domestic homicideRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Charlotte Observer

    ... help for victims of domestic violence. The march will take place at the Square today, 12:15-1:00 p.m. Staying in Ethiopia was a death sentence for the pretty, thin 17-year-old girl with a heart defect. Tigist Yemane was weak. She couldn't walk more ...

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News, Prison

  17. Ethiopia PM: world not serious on climate changeRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | AlertNet

    ... drought, worsened by climate change, is afflicting some 23 million people in seven east African nations, with Ethiopia worst affected. Meles has demanded the rich world compensate Africa for the impact of global warming, and says the funding would ...

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    Related Topix: World News, Africa, Meles Zenawi, Global Warming, Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Alternative Energy, Energy

  18. Meles holds talks with Laureate GebisaRead the original story w/Photo

    15 hrs ago | Walta Information Centre

    ... government will provide the necessary support to Prof. Gebisa in his efforts to enhance the agriculture sector in Ethiopia. Prof. Gebisa on his part said the prize is a result of Ethiopian and African researchers. He said Ethiopia, though a poor ...

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    Related Topix: Meles Zenawi, World News, Africa, Agriculture, Science

  19. Global Fund to audit Cambodian projectsRead the original story w/Photo

    15 hrs ago | Pnompenh Post

    ... board debated Cambodiaa s request for $200 million in additional funding during a three-day meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, that was scheduled to end Wednesday, said Nalin Mehta, a Global Fund senior communications officer. The boarda s decision ...

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  20. Gelila Assefa Puck Announces Partnership with Orphaned Starfish Foundation to Aid Ethiopian ChildrenRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | PRWeb

    ... Foundation to fund a new computer lab for a school run by the Ethiopian Children's Fund (ECF) in rural Aleltu, Ethiopia. The Orphaned Starfish Foundation grant will support the Gelila Assefa Puck Skill Training Center, the newest addition ...

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News, Computers, PRWeb