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HONG KONG, Jan 14 (AFP) Jan 13, 2006 The following is a selection of comments from the editorial pages of newspapers around Asia. The views expressed are those of the newspapers concerned. WFP warns of drought 'catastrophe' in Horn of Africa NAIROBI, Jan 13 (AFP) Jan 13, 2006 The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned Friday of an impending "humanitarian catastrophe" in the Horn of Africa where millions of people in four countries are facing severe food and water shortages and potential famine. Kenya arrests 24 for stealing critical drought aid NAIROBI, Jan 13 (AFP) Jan 13, 2006 Kenyan police have arrested 24 local traders for allegedly stealing and selling food aid intended for victims of a searing drought that has put millions at risk of famine, officials said Friday. |
Pakistan's prime minister to hold talks with Bush WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (AFP) Jan 13, 2006 Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will hold talks with US President George W. Bush at the White House on January 24, the White House announced Friday. Officials on trial for Italian school quake deaths ROME, Jan 13 (AFP) Jan 13, 2006 Six people went on trial in central Italy Friday for manslaughter following the death of 27 children and their teacher when their school collapsed in an earthquake in October 2002. Earthquake topples houses in southwest China, injures one BEIJING, Jan 13 (AFP) Jan 13, 2006 An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale toppled at least 13,752 houses in southwest China, forcing 20,000 people to be evacuated and causing at least one injury, state media reported Friday. |
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Killer drought forcing Kenyan women into prostitution NAIROBI, Jan 13 (AFP) Jan 13, 2006 A searing drought that threatens millions with starvation across east Africa is forcing alarming numbers of poor Kenyan women and children into prostitution in desperate bids to keep their families alive, relief and social workers said Friday. Britain sending minister to India, Sri Lanka to boost trade LONDON, Jan 13 (AFP) Jan 13, 2006 Britain's trade minister announced Friday he would lead a delegation of businessmen to India and Sri Lanka next week to boost Britain's bilateral business relationships with the South Asian countries. Bush reaffirms pledge to rebuild hurricane-ravaged states NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan 12 (AFP) Jan 12, 2006 President George W. Bush on Thursday confirmed his commitment to help rebuild areas devastated by last summer's hurricanes, predicting a "building boom" led by private businesses. |
Bush reaffirms pledge to rebuilding hurricane-ravaged states NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan 12 (AFP) Jan 12, 2006 President George W. Bush on Thursday confirmed his commitment to help rebuild areas devastated by last summer's hurricanes, calling the US government a "partner" in the reconstruction effort. Kenya waives import duty on food aid to battle drought NAIROBI, Jan 12 (AFP) Jan 12, 2006 Kenya on Thursday waived import duties on food aid as it battles to feed millions facing severe shortages and potential famine due to a searing drought that has hit nations across east Africa. Medical aid agency highlights media silence on humanitarian crises NEW YORK, Jan 12 (AFP) Jan 12, 2006 Conflicts in Africa and global shortcomings in confronting the ravages of AIDS dominated a list published Thursday by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) of the most underreported humanitarian stories of 2005. |
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