Topic: PostNuke

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Young German Turks Protest Honor Killings and Feel the Heat

Posted by admin on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 10:42 PM

	Two young Berlin Turks protested publicly against so-called honor killings. Besides positive reactions and media interest, they also reaped tense responses from family members and schoolmates. Read full article: 'Young German Turks Protest Honor Killings and Feel the Heat'

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Articles: US Looks for Assistance in Afghanistan

Posted by admin on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 10:40 PM

	As a donors' conference for Afghanistan begins in London on Tuesday, the United States is calling on other countries to step up to the plate and share part of the burden in rebuilding the war-torn country. Read full article: 'US Looks for Assistance in Afghanistan'

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Articles: London Conference Brings New Pact for Afghanistan

Posted by admin on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 10:37 PM

	Afghan leaders and some 70 foreign partners have signed a new five-year pact under which Afghanistan is to promote stability and development in return for military and economic support. Read full article: 'London Conference Brings New Pact for Afghanistan'

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Articles: Fears of port snarl-ups as Transnet strike bites

Posted by admin on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 10:35 PM

	A BID by Transnet and four striking unions to settle a damaging strike which began at SA’s busiest ports of Durban and Richards Bay yesterday failed to break the deadlock, raising fears that a prolonged strike could result in bottlenecks at the ports. Read full article: 'Fears of port snarl-ups as Transnet strike bites'

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Articles: SA trade surplus surges

Posted by admin on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 10:34 PM

	SA posted a huge trade surplus in December after a sharp drop in imports, data showed today, but analysts said the trend was unlikely to be sustained because of robust consumer demand. Read full article: 'SA trade surplus surges'

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Articles: Saab eyeing stake in Denel - report

Posted by admin on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 10:32 PM

	STOCKHOLM - Swedish defence and aerospace group Saab is eyeing the acquisition of parts of Denel, the head of Saab was quoted as saying. Read full article: 'Saab eyeing stake in Denel - report'

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Articles: Sanlam to sell Vukile stake to black investors

Posted by admin on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 10:31 PM

	SANLAM will sell a 25% stake in its Vukile property fund for R439m to black investors in one of the property sector’s biggest affirmative action deals. Read full article: 'Sanlam to sell Vukile stake to black investors'

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Articles: Rates seen steady as credit growth accelerates

Posted by admin on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 02:55 PM

	DEMAND for credit by the private sector rose faster than expected in the year to December, data showed today, providing further evidence that interest rates could remain unchanged this year. Read full article: 'Rates seen steady as credit growth accelerates'

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Articles: Oil prices fall as OPEC agrees to maintain output

Posted by admin on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 02:54 PM

	LONDON - World oil prices fell today on expectations that OPEC members would agreed to keep oil production unchanged at 28.0 million barrels per day. Read full article: 'Oil prices fall as OPEC agrees to maintain output'

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Articles: Hamas urges EU not to end funding

Posted by admin on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 02:52 PM

	A senior Hamas leader has appealed to the European Union not to halt funding to the Palestinian Authority following the militant group's election victory. Read full article: 'Hamas urges EU not to end funding'

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