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  1. Hailu Shawel's reading of the riot act to the toxic Diaspora is long...Read the original story

    6 hrs ago | Walta Information Centre

    ... to effectively expose the futility behind the loony Diaspora's hue and cry about perceived or fabricated wrongs in Ethiopia. Last week's completely unexpected positive developments in Ethiopia have caught the self-styled human rights activists, ...

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News

  2. Radcliffe comes as guest appearance to 2009 Great Ethiopian RunRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Walta Information Centre

    ... According to a press release event organizers sent to WIC today, it will be Radcliffe's first visit to Ethiopia as well as supporting the race. She will have an opportunity to renew friendships with many Ethiopian athletes including Derartu Tulu and ...

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    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Marathon

  3. N.J. man alleges FBI torture threat in Kenyan jailRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Kansas.com

    ... officials identified only as "Tim" and "Dennis." "Tim" participated in interrogations of Meshal was in Kenya and Ethiopia; and "Dennis" questioned Meshal in Ethiopia, it said. The lawsuit accused the defendants of violating Meshal's right to due ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, Rush Holt, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Prison, World News, Africa, Tinton Falls, NJ, Activism

  4. China grants $349m for Ethiopia's road constructionRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Sudan Tribune

    China has signed a 349 million US Dollar loan to Ethiopia to finance the horn of Africa's nation first modern highway road project.

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  5. Ethiopian Opposition, Ruling Parties Exchange Allegations Over Upcoming ElectionsRead the original story w/Photo

    9 hrs ago | Voice of America

    ... elections. He said the Forum is welcome to raise that and other issues in inter-party talks that now include 68 of Ethiopia's 92 political parties. "We were asking them several times to come to the negotiation table they are always boycotting. Not ...

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News, Meles Zenawi

  6. Government protests Global Fund rejectionRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | PlusNews.org

    ... final decision on the recommendations of the TRP lies with the Global Fund Board , which is meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A high-powered delegation has been sent to appeal the decision. "We hope our side of the story will be heard," said Ole ...

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    Related Topix: World News, Kenya, Africa, Nairobi, Kenya, Rift Valley, Kenya, HIV/AIDS

  7. Academics support African growth strategiesRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | Walta Information Centre

    The event is organised by the African Development Bank and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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  8. Political parties' agreement said vital in building nation's imageRead the original story w/Photo

    16 hrs ago | Walta Information Centre

    ... has a significant political role in the history of the country. He further said the accord would help to build Ethiopia's political image. According to Tafesse, if all political parties take part and abide by the agreement, they will get public ...

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  9. Efforts underway to develop rain deficit areasRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | Walta Information Centre

    Addis Ababa, November 10 Prime Minister's Advisor on Basin Affairs with the Council of Ministers, Shiferaw Jarso, said activities aimed at developing rain deficit areas are underway through utilizing surface and ground water.

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  10. East Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya Address Cross-Border StrifeRead the original story

    Yesterday | AllAfrica.com

    ... region, said both ministers. Dr. Shiferaw Teklemariam, Minister of Federal Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Mohamed Ibrahim, Minister of State for Development of Northern Kenya and other Arid Lands, have been engaged in discussion ...

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  11. Ethiopia's Opportunity on the Upcoming National Election... A way out for the past Missed chancesRead the original story

    Yesterday | Walta Information Centre

    ... Ababa surprises many in the past 8 years. It encourages both local and foreign investors to come and invest in Ethiopia. In one incident a foreign guest in Ethiopia express the city as an "evolving city" , which actually tells me that this country ...

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    Related Topix: World News, Africa, Agriculture, Science

  12. Premier holds talks with Chinese, Egyptian officialsRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Walta Information Centre

    China 's Development Bank has decided to open its liaison office in Ethiopia. The premier held discussion with his Chinese and Egyptian counterparts and also the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.

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    Related Topix: Meles Zenawi, Africa, World News

  13. TOMS Shoes Founder Works To Stamp Out Foot Disease In EthiopiaRead the original story

    Yesterday | Topix

    (Ethiopia news, Music,Video)CBS Evening News recently profiled a TOMS shoe drop in Southern Ethiopia, where TOMS Shoes Founder and Chief Shoe Giver Blake Mycoskie spoke about his desire to stamp outpodoconiosis, a debilitating foot disease that is caused by walking barefoot in silica-heavy volcanic soil.

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  14. Tribes - Jinka, Gamo Gofa, EthiopiaRead the original story

    Yesterday | TravelPod.com Recent Updates

    ... in a terrace of similar huts. There were posters of Bob Marley and Jesus and Mary on the walls (standard decor in Ethiopia). Lalo's mother and sisters seemed to be expecting us and soon we were seated at the table and served the usual communal dish ...

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News, Gamo, Ethiopia, Shewa, Ethiopia

  15. 13 months of sunshine - Gondar, Gonder, EthiopiaRead the original story

    Yesterday | TravelPod.com Recent Updates

    ... man yesterday that this is now spring time, since winter had ended a month or two ago ...... but, hey, this is Ethiopia and anything is possible.) I am now travelling with Lise Carrier, a 29 year old chic, sleek and glamorous Parisienne who is ...

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News, Gonder, Ethiopia

  16. AFRICA/MADAGASCAR - The Addis Ababa Accord: the question on the actual powers of the two ...Read the original story

    Monday | Fides News

    The agreement reached in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) by the four political movements of Madagascar (see Fides 7/11/2009) is stirring hopes among the population of Madagascar, but also some apprehension about its implementation. "The agreement says that ...

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    Related Topix: Madagascar, Africa, World News, Marc Ravalomanana

  17. SciencesRead the original story

    Yesterday | Panapress

    ... w est of the Libyan capital, Tripoli. 15/09/2009 AU honours first African women scientific researchers Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Commission on Wednesday rewarde d five African women researchers for their excellent research ...

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  18. Africa: Campaign to End Malaria Kicks Off Ahead of World CupRead the original story

    Monday | AllAfrica.com

    ... corporate and political leaders to tackle malaria in the run up to the World Cup in South Africa, they added. Ethiopia has achieved great success in the fight against malaria; organizers said in a statement adding that the country was therefore ...

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  19. Some 129 rural towns to get round- the -clock electric serviceRead the original story

    Monday | Walta Information Centre

    The North Region of the Ethiopia Electric Power Cooperation disclosed that it is working to provide round- the -clock electric service to 129 rural towns with over 123.5 million birr.

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    Related Topix: Shewa, Ethiopia, World News, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia

  20. Effect of Trichiasis Surgery on Visual Acuity Outcomes in Ethiopia [Epidemiology]Read the original story

    Monday | Archives General Psychiatry

    ... Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland (Drs Woreta, Gower, and West, and Ms Munoz); Project ORBIS Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Dr Alemayehu).

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