Archive for November, 2008
Red Cross: Millions of Iraqis at Risk From Polluted Water
The International Committee of the Red Cross warns millions of Iraqis are at risk of disease from polluted water and inadequate health care. It says the situation of inadequate health care, water and sanitation services is particularly bad in the Iraqi countryside. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from ICRC headquarters in Geneva. The International Committee [...]
US Assistant Secretary to Meet DRC President Kabila Over Rebel Insurgency
The US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs is expected to meet Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila and other Congolese officials Thursday to address ongoing clashes between the government and the rebels in the restive North Kivu Province. Jendayi Frazer is not expected to meet representatives of the rebel National Congress [...]
Zambians Hold Election to Fill Position of Deceased President
Zambians are electing a new president Thursday to replace late President Levy Mwanawasa, who won international praise for prudent economic management policies and a crackdown on graft. The election, which political observes believe will be close, pits acting President Rupiah Banda of the ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) and main opposition leader Michael Sata [...]
