Accused denies existence of HIV
Jeremy Roberts
26oct06
AN HIV-positive man convicted of endangering the lives of three girlfriends is attempting to turn conventional science on its head by denying the existence of the virus that leads to AIDS.
The Forgotten People
The African Origins of China
By: Lauren K. Clark
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China is one of the few countries which preserved traditional and ancient aspects of their culture. From the Great Wall of China to other impressive types of architecture, China has a history of advanced culture and civilization.Â
Ministry Set to Utilize Alternative Energy Sources
The Ethiopian Herald (Addis Ababa)
NEWS
October 25, 2006
Posted to the web October 25, 2006
By ENA
Addis Ababa
Efforts geared toward exploitation of alternative energy sources have been in progress besides ensuring efficient utilization of the hydropower potential of the nation, the Ministry of Mines and Energy said.
Nigeria may send 10 professors to Ethiopia
From Collins Olayinka, Abuja
IN an effort at boosting the South-South Cooperation and assisting sister African countries’ in the area of manpower development, Nigeria is sending 10 professors to fill vacant positions in nine recently established universities in Ethiopia.
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Acting Director-General, Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA), Dr. Yisa Bassi, told The Guardian that Nigeria has received a request for 600 technical experts from the Ethiopian Ambassador to Nigeria.
Albino Association Wants Law To Protect Members Â
The Albino Foundation in Nigeria has called for legislation to exempt young Albinos in schools from manual labour that exposes them to the sun. The President of the foundation, Mr. Jake Epelle disclosed this when he led other members on a courtesy call on the management of THISDAY newspaper at the corporate office. The legislation would also protect students with albinism in the classrooms by allowing them copy directly from teachers’ notes rather than from blackboards because of their low vision impairment.
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