World Habitat Day today celebrates the right of all people to have a home and shelter. It is predicted by the end of this year that over half of the world's population will live in urban areas, due to what most experts are saying is climate change and is forcing people to...
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Many of us have an aversion to rats while they are revered in some cultures. Now even those who are sworn enemy of these rodents have to modify our stance. The African pouched rat is currently being...
Don't mess up with the french president, when it comes to piracy. The ancient interior minister, famous for his security plans, stopped once the worker's union, that "pirated" a high speed vessel "NGV". The ferry...
Despite an extraordinary long voting process and the opposition UNITA call for a re-run, Agolan ruling MPLA is set for a big win with 81% votes in parlamentary elections. " Angola's ruling MPLA party is...
Polling stations closes tonight on the second day of voting for the first parliamentary elections ever. "Election observers from the European Union (EU) monitored the extended voting period, a day after their mission called the election process a "disaster". The...
As voting will continue for a second day in Angola, opposition UNITA calls for a re-run. However, "The ruling Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) appears confident that Angolans will vote to extend its uninterrupted 33-year rule." " Angola's...
Angolans are voting today for the first time since 1992. This election has experienced some "technical" promblems. However, most analyst suggest that governing Popular Liberation Movement of Angola would remain in office.
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The first parliamentary election in 16 years is taking place in Angola today, pitting a contest between the ruling party and the opposition party." Although 14 parties are taking part, the contest is primarily between long-term rivals, the ruling MPLA party and opposition...
" 2008-09-04 09:31:01 - LUANDA, Angola (AP) - The paradox of Angola is evident in its crowded capital, where the luxury cars of petro-millionaires lurch along dilapidated roads past piles of garbage and pools of...
" By Joe Leahy Published: September 1 2008 17:44 | Last updated: September 1 2008 17:44 When India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation pulled off its most successful overseas deal last week, the takeover of UK-listed Imperial Energy, Economic Times business...
" Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has said oil rofits should be given directly to citizens, as part of sweeping economic and political reforms. Speaking during celebrations to mark 39 years in power in Libya's...
I have reported about the Palestinian refugees moving to Brazil a year ago. Today I found this video, that is an update on the refugees situation. Video "In a deal brokered by the United Nations, Brazil has become home to 93 Palestinian refugee families from...
Starting this year Portugal will be changing its language adopting the Brazilian Portuguese version. Nowadays 210 million people speak Portuguese around the world, 180 million in Brazil and 10 million in Portugal....
Angola is rich in oil, Brazil is disputing with China trying to create tied connections with Angola. Angola is a former Portuguese colony and also speaks Portuguese like Brazil.
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" Marques signs new deal with Leeds Marques only played one game under former boss Kevin Blackwell Angolan international defender Rui Marques has agreed a new...