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  1. COMMENTRead the original story

    22 min ago | Box Turtle Bulletin

    Wicked Ways . American Evangelical Connections: The Disciple Nations Alliance and Uganda's "Kill Gays" Bill December 14th, 2009 Grove City College professor Warren Throckmorton and Gay City News have separately named the Disciple Nations Alliance as a possible connection to Uganda's "Kill Gays" Bill through Stephen Langa, whose Family Life Network ...

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    Related Topix: Africa, Gay/Lesbian, Grove City College

  2. Uganda: UK, World Bank Give U.S.$190 Million for Improving Country's RoadsRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | AllAfrica.com

    A massive $190 million will be spent improving the state of Uganda's roads after the World Bank and the British government approved a new programme of works as part of their support for the government's Transport Development Project.

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News, Nile, Uganda, Arua, Uganda

  3. Anti-gay bill may cost Uganda dearlyRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Independent Online

    Uganda may lose the chance of hosting a major AIDS research institution if it passes an anti-homosexual bill that seeks to significantly curtail gay rights, a UN official said on Monday.

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    Related Topix: World News, Africa, Gay/Lesbian, Entebbe, Malawi, Central, Malawi, Malawi, Kampala, Malawi

  4. Bad day for Kivejinja, worse times for MengoRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Daily Monitor

    ... theft unit, the outfit that has done a commendable job dealing with cattle rustling in eastern and northern Uganda, had gone months on end without pay. That their salaries are so meagre is bad enough, not getting paid is even worse. So when Mr ...

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    Related Topix: Joe Handley, Canada, World News, Africa

  5. COMMENTRead the original story w/Photo

    8 hrs ago | Box Turtle Bulletin

    First, let's go to Sen. Russ Feingold , to show us how such a statement ought to be done : I share the outrage of many political, religious and civic leaders in Uganda and around the world about the a oeanti-homosexuality billa before the Ugandan Parliament.A If enacted, this inhumane bill would sanction new levels of violence against people in ...

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    Related Topix: World News, Africa, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Tom Coburn, US Politics, US News, Republican, Gay/Lesbian

  6. Death Sentence To Remain In Uganda Anti-Gay Bill

    8 hrs ago | On Top Magazine

    The rhetoric over an anti-gay bill in Uganda has reached new heights this week as the controversy received increased visibility.

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    Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Africa, World News, Travel, Uganda Travel

  7. Largest Study of Microbicides Yields Disappointing Results in AIDS FightRead the original story w/Photo

    9 hrs ago | Voice of America

    ... could be used to help prevent HIV transmission during sex. However, the latest and largest study, which took place in Uganda, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia, has yielded disappointing results. About 9,000 people took part in the PRO 2000 trial, ...

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    Related Topix: HIV/AIDS, Health, Africa, World News

  8. East Africa: Kenya, Uganda Pipeline Delay Over New DemandsRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | AllAfrica.com

    Tamoil wants assurances from the Uganda and Kenya governments that it will not make a loss if it goes ahead to build a pipeline with reverse capability.

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    Related Topix: World News, Africa, Kenya, Coast, Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya, Eldoret, Kenya, Rift Valley, Kenya

  9. Uganda 'Kill the Gays' Bill Will Include Death Penalty Provision;...Read the original story w/Photo

    9 hrs ago | Towleroad

    An article appearing in The Guardian over the weekend reports that the death penalty and life imprisonment provisions in Uganda's "kill the gays" bill as it has come to be known, have not been dropped, as Bloomberg reported last week .

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    Related Topix: World News, Africa, Gay/Lesbian, Death Penalty, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Chuck Grassley, Tom Coburn

  10. Uganda: Mengo Invites Government for Buganda's Federo TalkRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | AllAfrica.com

    ... Mr Makubuya said at Mengo, the kingdom's seat. He said Busoga, Ankole, Tooro kingdoms and chiefs from northern Uganda have already confirmed their attendance. Academicians invited Mr Makubuya said several academicians and politicians from Nigeria, ...

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News

  11. Seven killed in road accident [details]Read the original story

    14 hrs ago | Daily Monitor

    Arua Seven people were killed on Sunday night while more than 20 were injured when a lorry they were traveling in crashed in Arua district.

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    Related Topix: Nile, Uganda, Arua, Uganda, World News

  12. Rwakoojo gets fresh appointment despite court caseRead the original story w/Photo

    14 hrs ago | Daily Monitor

    Kampala Electoral Commission Secretary Sam Rwakoojo has been appointed to another term at the electoral body, a move likely to upset the legal challenge of a Uganda Peoplea s Congress presidential hopeful who wants him dismissed over alleged lack of minimum credentials.

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    Related Topix: Kampala, Malawi, World News, Central, Malawi, Malawi, Africa

  13. Uganda: Sudan Stakes More Claims on LandRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | AllAfrica.com

    THE meeting that was convened to discuss the border dispute between Uganda and Sudan turned chaotic after the Sudanese team tabled a document claiming more areas of Moyo and Yumbe districts.

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News, Sudan

  14. Cranes win record 11th CECAFA crownRead the original story w/Photo

    22 hrs ago | New Vision

    UGANDA asserted her authority in the region when the Cranes won back-to-back the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup after beating rivals Rwanda 2-0 in a thrilling final in Nairobi yesterday.

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  15. Commodity Exchange woos banksRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | New Vision

    By vision Reporter THE Uganda Commodity Exchange is working on a new strategy to interest more financiers into supporting farmers operating under the Warehouse Receipt System.

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News, Agriculture, Science

  16. Two local firms fight over Iraqi contractsRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | New Vision

    ... cit the President's indulgence in case of adverse reaction from Askar and seek security for their personnel living in Uganda. Dreshak Uganda recruitment officer Kiggundu Balagadde refuted the claims by Askar.

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News

  17. Ugandan destroyer Juuko wary of Tanzanian opponentRead the original story

    Sunday | Daily Monitor

    ... me with one heart and I fight with one heart.a The New Yeara s Day gala will feature bodybuilding contests with Mr Uganda Ivan Byekwaso as the man to beat. Former national heavyweight champion Nicholas Buule will also battle Ben Kamyuka in a ...

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  18. Uganda begin preps for UAERead the original story

    Sunday | Daily Monitor

    Kampala Today a ' Friendly Uganda v Kenya Select Next international fixture ICC Intercontinental Shield Jan 20-23: UAE v Uganda Uganda begin earnest preparations for the looming strong United Arab Emirates test in the Intercontinental Shield with one-week tour of Kenya that starts with an explosive Twenty20 match today.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Kenya, Cricket, Bermuda

  19. Tamwesigire facing ouster as UAF headRead the original story

    Sunday | Daily Monitor

    Kampala Uganda Athletics Federation president Dan Tamwesigire is on the verge of losing his position, Daily Monitor has learnt.

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  20. Rediscovering the momentumRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday | Daily Monitor

    ... such international breaks as clubs always try to protect their playing staff from exhaustion and injuries. Since Uganda rarely follows the Fifa international calendar, the National Super League is often protected from breaks outside of the Orange ...

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