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Indian firm poised to start Mozambique coal mine
Aug 15th, 2012
Indian steelmaker Jindal Steel will begin operations at its Mozambique coal mine on September 1, joining big players Vale and Rio Tinto in the country's coal-rich Tete region, a manager said Wednesday. (Source: AFP) -
BRASILIA (Reuters) - The head of Brazil's Indian affairs agency, Funai, has resigned due to health problems, it said on Friday, a decision that also comes amid escalating land conflicts between farmers and Indian tribes that led to the shooting an indigenous man last week. Marta Maria do Amaral Azevedo's departure, after little more than ... [Full Article]
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JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) - One of the most significant turning points in one of America's longest and costliest wars is imminent: Afghanistan's fledgling security forces are taking the lead for security nationwide, bringing the moment of truth on the question of whether they are ready to fight an insurgency that remains resilient after... [Full Article]
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, a major breakthrough as the U.S.-led coalition formally handed over control of the country's security to the Afghan army and police. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - The Greek government has avoided collapsing over a dispute stemming from Prime Minister Antonis Samaras' move to close the state-owned television broadcaster after a high court ruling offered a way out of a week-long impasse that drew international criticism. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
By Constance Watson LONDON (Reuters) - Forget abandoning carbohydrates or detoxing. The new dieting craze sweeping Britain and taking off in the United States lets people eat whatever they like - but only five days a week. "The Fast Diet", also known as the 5:2 diet, is the brainchild of TV medical journalist Michael Mosley and journalist... [Full Article]
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