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Disaster relief must be more local and national, Oxfam says
NGO's report says western donors must build up local and national groups to cope with expected rise in global disasters Western donors and relief groups must build up the capacity of local and national organisations to respond to disasters, or the international humanitarian response system will fail to cope with an expected rise in emergencies, Oxfam warned. In its report, Crises in a New World ...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:49:16 -0800

Glencore-Xstrata deal unsettles Swiss left wing
ZURICH (Reuters) - Financial haven Switzerland risks a fresh hit to its reputation from the proposed mega-merger between opaque commodities giants Glencore and Xstrata, left wing groups warned. The Alpine nation is struggling to restore its tarnished image as the United States cracks down on hidden offshore accounts held by wealthy Americans in secretive Swiss banks. Many of the world's leading ...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:21:00 -0800

Sharing cultures with kids
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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:37:03 -0800

U.N. marks week seeking interfaith links
The role of religion in promoting links and dialogue across cultures and across continents moved into the spotlight earlier this month as the U.N. General Assembly marked the second annual World Interfaith Harmony Week. Springing from a 2007 initiative seeking common ground between Muslims and Christians, the week is designed ...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:09:05 -0800

Army reservist takes expertise to the world
FORT ERIE — Walking into Alan Woolley’s home, it’s clear he has a passion for the military — and global souvenirs. Beer mugs, representing army units from roughly 60 countries. Tables, one from Egypt, another from Congo.[...]

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:57:38 -0800