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Saturday, November 21, 2009 2:13 PM

Republic of the Congo

Type: Country
Name: Republic of the Congo
population: 3,403,718
First Reported 23 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 7 Documents (in Politics)
Over 30 000 DRC refugees flee to Congo
AFPBRAZZAVILLE. More than 30 000 refugees from ethnic clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo have crossed the border into the Republic of Congo, aid agencies said yesterday. 'Today, the figure is 30 600' refugees, said Rufin Mafouta, head of the ... [Zimbabwe Herald - 15 hours ago]
First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/20/2009 - 11 Documents (in Politics)
Plane overshoots runway
Africa AA passenger plane has overshot a runway, landing in hardened lava surrounding an airport in eastern Congo and injuring 20 people.The plane had been flying from Kinshasa to Goma and passengers had warned the crew that there were heavy ... [stuff.co.nz - 11/20/2009]
First Reported 17 hours ago - Updated 17 hours ago - 3 Documents
DR CONGO: More than 30,600 have fled ethnic clashes, aid groups say
An estimated 30,600 people fleeing ethnic clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo have crossed the border into the Republic of Congo, aid agencies say. The number has surged in the past few days as fighting has intensified. ... [France24 - Africa - 17 hours ago]
First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 4 Documents (in Conflicts & Crime)
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Leaders of Rwandan rebel militia arrested for atrocities committed in DR Congo - UN
Leaders of Rwandan rebel militia arrested for atrocities committed in DR Congo – UN19 November 2009 – The top United Nations envoy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today welcomed the arrest of two leaders of a rebel Rwandan militia on suspicion ... [United Nations - 11/19/2009]
First Reported 11/20/2009 - Updated 22 hours ago - 2 Documents
'Many flee' Congo fishing clashes
Many ethnic groups in DR Congo rely on fishing for their livelihoods More than 50,000 people have fled clashes between two ethnic groups in north-western Democratic Republic of Congo in recent weeks, the UN says.Many of those fleeing are reported to be ... [BBC - 22 hours ago]
First Reported 22 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 3 Documents (in Politics)
Plane misses runway, lands on lava
KINSHASA, Congo – A passenger plane overshot the runway yesterday, landing on hardened lava surrounding an airport in eastern Congo, injuring 20 people, a UN-run radio station reported.The plane was flying from Kinshasa to Goma, and passengers had warned ... [New Era - 1 hour ago]
First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 2 Documents
The sufferings of the Congo people: Great Congo Demo reprised
One hundred years ago today, the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Randall Davidson, led The Great Congo Demonstration against violence and oppression in Congo. Speaking at the Albert Hall, he condemned the 'great wrong' committed against the Congo people, ... [Times Online - 11/19/2009]
First Reported 11/20/2009 - Updated 11/20/2009 - 2 Documents
Congo-Kinshasa: Paris Club Set to Waive 7bn Congo Debt
Kinshasa The Paris Club of creditor nations is close to reaching an accord on debt relief for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the government said yesterday, as a newspaper reported an agreement has been stalled by the US and Canada. 'The Paris Club ... [AllAfrica.com - 11/20/2009]
First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/20/2009 - 2 Documents (in Conflicts & Crime)
Congo calls for scaling down of UN force
Kinshasa - Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have approached the United Nations about scaling down the large UN mission in the country, government spokesperson Laurent Mende said on Thursday. 'Our ambassador to the United Nations has taken ... [IOL - 11/20/2009]
First Reported 18 hours ago - Updated 14 hours ago - 2 Documents
New playpen for Congo's baby gorillas
Ndeze cuddles with chief caregiver Andre Bauma.STORY HIGHLIGHTSNdeze and Ndakasi will move to the Senkwekwe Center in Virunga National ParkAbout 200 of the world's remaining 700 mountain gorillas live at the parkThe babies were found in 2007 when they ... [CNN - 14 hours ago]
First Reported 11/20/2009 - Updated 11 hours ago - 2 Documents
34 LRA rebels surrender in DR Congo
By Vision ReporterA total of 34 rebels of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) have surrendered to the UPDF intelligence squad in Faradje in eastern Congo Nzara, according to military sources. "They turned themselves in at 11:00am on Thursday with their commander, ... [New Vision - 11 hours ago]
First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 2 Documents (in Conflicts & Crime)
Rwandan militia leaders' arrests praised
The arrest of Rwandan militia leaders suspected of committing atrocities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is good news, a U.N. envoy says.The two men, Ignace Murwanashyaka and Straton Musoni, believed to be top members of the ethnic Hutu rebel ... [UPI - 11/19/2009]

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tburton writes "The US House of Representatives yesterday released the Conflict Minerals Trade Act (HR 4128) to try and end the international trade of tungsten, tantalum and col-tan, the mining of which is accused of fueling violent rape and murder in eastern Congo. Since the very same minerals power the most popular consumer electronics from HP, Verizon, Nokia, RIM and Intel, the Information Technology Industry Council has quickly signed a statement of support. Advocacy groups are hopeful these commitments prove to be meaningful as consumers begin to question the end result of the supply chains powering their favorite gadget."
Major Electronics Firms Support Ending Use of "Conflict Minerals" [Slashdot - 57 mins ago]
"Your medical outreach and awareness campaigns to promote proper hygiene and sanitation have touched the lives of many community members in Congo town, you have adopted the pupils of Hebron Orphanage and Victory Chapel School and you have positively changed their lives" she said, mentioning some of the initiatives
UN's all-female Indian police team inspiration for Liberian [United News of India - 8 hours ago]
...the Lord s Resistance Army (LRA) have surrendered to the UPDF intelligence squad in Faradje in eastern Congo Nzara, according to military sources. "They turned themselves in at 11:00am on Thursday with their commander, Capt. Obale" Brig. James Mugira, the Chief of Military Intelligence, told Saturday Vision
34 LRA rebels surrender in DR Congo [New Vision - 11 hours ago]

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Major Electronics Firms Support Ending Use of &... [Slashdot - 57 mins ago]
Gitmo prisoner Slahi tells brother he wants to ... [The Local Germany - 1 hour ago]
Plane misses runway, lands on lava [New Era - 1 hour ago]
Lighting products awards [Vector Online - 3 hours ago]
Computer model predicts future deforestation in... [Sify - 5 hours ago]
Methane Buildup In Rwandan Lake Makes It A Pote... [MedIndia - 7 hours ago]
UN's all-female Indian police team inspiration ... [United News of India - 8 hours ago]
A year later, investigation into radio journali... [Ifex - 10 hours ago]
Rwandan lake runs risk of turning into freshwat... [NewKerala.com - 11 hours ago]
34 LRA rebels surrender in DR Congo [New Vision - 11 hours ago]
Rare baby gorillas get new playpen [CNN - 12 hours ago]
Documenting the Planet's Demise -- One Striking... [ABC News - 13 hours ago]
Journalist Recalls Phone Threat Ordeal [IWPR - 13 hours ago]
New playpen for Congo's baby gorillas [CNN - 14 hours ago]
Over 30 000 DRC refugees flee to Congo [Zimbabwe Herald - 15 hours ago]
DR CONGO: Aid groups say 30,600 have fled ethni... [France24 - 15 hours ago]
RBI sets fresh riders on Essar Tele’s bond issu... [Economictimes - 16 hours ago]
New RBI riders on Essar Tele's issue [Economictimes - 16 hours ago]
DR CONGO: More than 30,600 have fled ethnic cla... [France24 - 16 hours ago]
The Blood Diamond Files [Tehelka - 17 hours ago]
DR CONGO: More than 30,600 have fled ethnic cla... [France24 - Africa - 17 hours ago]
DR CONGO: More than 30,600 have fled ethnic cla... [France24 - World - 17 hours ago]
DR CONGO: More than 30,600 have fled ethnic cla... [France24 - World - 17 hours ago]
Baby gorillas in Congo getting a new playpen: P... [CNN - 18 hours ago]
30 000 DRC refugees in Congo [News24.com - 18 hours ago]
Plane misses runway, lands on lava [New Era - 19 hours ago]
More than 30,000 DR Congo refugees in Congo [Yahoo! Canada - 19 hours ago]
Is American democracy in paralysis? [Washington Post - 20 hours ago]
The ship is sinking, why? [Philippine Daily Inquirer - 20 hours ago]
DR Congo - Congo: New wave of refugees flees fr... [ReliefWeb - 21 hours ago]
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Sivatherium: A giraffe with a trunk? [Laelaps] [ScienceBlogs : Combined Feed - 23 hours ago]
A giraffe, photographed at the Bronx zoo. For me, no visit to the zoo is complete without stopping by to see the giraffes. They are among the most common ...
Do Not Build Your Runway Next to the Lava [Surp... [Gawker - 11/19/2009]
Real-time headline-reactions: "Plane misses runway in east Congo..." Well, it happens."...landing in lava." CHRIST. ...
A UDI won't mean Palestinian statehood | Victor... [Comment is free | guardian.co.uk - 11/19/2009]
The Palestinian Authority lacks the support to issue another unilateral declaration of independence – it should not be hastyThe Palestinian Authority has been making ...
The sufferings of the Congo people: Great Congo... [Ruth Gledhill - Times Online - WBLG - 11/19/2009]
      & ... One hundred years ago today, the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Randall Davidson, led The Great Congo ...
The Top Ten Things We Learned About Hillary Cli... [Daily Intel - 11/18/2009]
Jonathan van Meter recently spent some time with Hillary Clinton as she traveled throughout Africa and attended the United Nations General Assembly. His new ...
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Dangers beneath the Congo river [Reuters - YouTube - 11/15/2009]
Growing up Ali [CNN International - YouTube - 11/14/2009]
Growing up Ali [CNN.com - Video - 11/13/2009]
UN reduces support to DR Congo army [Al Jazeera - YouTube - 11/02/2009]
Le CHU lance le dépistage du cancer du col... [Mefeedia Video Tag : canc - 10/31/2009]
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