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UNICEF
The image "raises awareness about a worldwide problem," UNICEF patroness Eva Luise Köhler said at the award ceremony in
Berlin. "Millions of girls are married while they are still under-age."
Medicines Sans Frontiers
In 2007, MSF increased its presence in Mogadishu in different locations and opened an emergency response program in
Afgooye, just outside the capital, where an estimated 200,000 internally displaced persons sought refuge, living in
extremely harsh conditions.
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Santa
Today at his workshop near the North Pole, Santa Claus announced that he is planning to leave his home of many years
because of the impact of climate change.
Novartis
Novartis New Zealand announced today that the sustained release version of Ritalin (methylphenidate) will become
available on 1 November 2000. From this date, the medication, which is used for the treatment of ADHD (attention deficit
and hyperactivity disorder) ...
UNICEF
American photographer Stephanie Sinclair is the winner of the international photo competition "UNICEF Photo of the
Year". Her photo shows a wedding couple in Afghanistan. The groom, Mohammed, looks much older than his 40 years. The
bride is still a child.
Project Humanbeingsfirst
The 'hectoring hegemons' will not give up their "primacy imperatives" borne from their full spectrum supremacy of "air,
sea, land, space, and cyberspace". And why should they? It gives them the much coveted "hegemony" over the 'have-nots'.
McGillicuddy Serious Party
Clan McGillicuddy will be the Martians in a 're-enactment' of The War of the Worlds in the heritage port area of Oamaru
on New Years Eve. Alfs Imperial Army will be defending the British Empire from the tripods' evil invasion.
LawFuel
On 26 April 2007, Mr Pennicott was arrested in British Columbia, Canada, following a request by the Australian
Government to Canadian authorities to issue a provisional arrest warrant.
Amnesty International
While the Council achieved some positive outcomes at the resumed sixth session, Amnesty International believes that its
members would be well-advised to reflect on where they are taking the Council, which is showing troubling signs.
Accuweather.Com
Santa may have a bumpy ride in Southern California with the next Santa Ana wind event unfolding. High pressure will
build into the west coast tonight, ramping up wind gusts in excess of 70 mph in the coastal ranges.
SOLO - Sense of Life Objectivists
Strolling through town just now I found it necessary to contrive a state of nonchalance, so infectious was the alarm
that had clearly taken charge of everyone else. Scurrying hither and thither with clenched, yet ominously splayed,
grimness etched into their ...
Waikato DHB
High occupancy and a number of staff leave requests has prompted Waikato Hospital group manager Hayley McConnell to
today remind people the hospital's emergency department should be for emergencies only.
Mr Green
It has been reported in the Sunday News second edition (23 December) that Green Acres owns the franchise business Mr
Green. Mr Green has no connection or association with Green Acres. Mr Green is wholly owned by Radius Home Services
Limited.
Government of Russia
Both leaders said they were happy with the regular bilateral contacts taking place at all levels, including at the top
level, and expressed their firm commitment to ensuring that this positive dynamic in the two countries' relations
continues.
Salvation Army
The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal is New Zealand's largest Christmas gift appeal for families in need, and over the past 13
years has helped more than 170,000 New Zealanders. Presents are collected by Kmart and distributed locally.
New Zealand Government
It’s the time of year when many of us are going on holiday, and Internal Affairs Minister, Rick Barker would like to
remind those heading overseas to check their passport is valid and travel fit.
Paymark EFTPOS
Figures released by Paymark today illustrate that Kiwis throughout the country have spent in excess of $1 billion over
the last week in the lead up to Xmas through the Paymark network alone, which processes three quarters of all electronic
transactions.
Environment Bay of Plenty
Medical Officer of Health, Dr Jim Miller says that "this is good news for recreational users of the area before the
holidays, but this Lake has had a number of blooms over the years so users should remain cautious.
FAI World GP Gliding Championship
The world's current number one ranked glider pilot, Sebastian Kawa claimed the title by five points with an overall
score of 30. Uli Schwenk (GER) and Ben Flewett (NZE) tied for second place with 25 points.
Government of Russia
"Russian-Japanese relations today are distinguished by active political dialogue at every level, record growth in trade
and economic ties and consistent work together to strengthen practical cooperation."
NATO
Carefully pinpointing a strategic location to deliver relief goes a long way in winning support from local villagers.
The area from Qaysar in Faryab Province to Tez Nawa, a remote village in Badghis Province, is a hotbed for Taliban
activity.
Waikato DHB
A 45-year-old King Country man is in a satisfactory condition in Waikato Hospital as a result of a fall from a quad bike
at Aria on Saturday. Robert Greaves was transferred to Waikato Hospital by the Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance.
SPCA
"The SPCA acknowledges that the temptation to include the family dog in outings is understandable", Kerridge added, "but
people must be made aware that such 'acts of kindness' can be a death warrant for the animal if the car is used for
confinement".
Waikato DHB
Pressure at Waikato Hospital eased overnight with no major trauma cases reported and fewer visits to the Emergency
Department than predicted by the hospital incident management team.
Securities Commission
The Panel is aiming to achieve a solution that is appropriate and fair to the shareholders and the company itself. The
Panel is trying to resolve the matter quickly and without recourse to the Courts.
Government Of Japan
In response to a request from the WFP, the Government of Japan has extended grant aid (food aid) totaling 2.88 billion
yen through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to eight countries where there are vulnerable groups.
United Nations
The Fund, supporting the UN Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT), has already received $2.2
million from the Government of Japan, $1 million from the Government of Norway and €250,000 from the Government of
Belgium.
New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
"While most of us are enjoying time with friends and families today, many thousands of workers like those in emergency
services, health and transport are at work over the summer break, providing essential services for the rest of the
country," CTU ...
Rajan Zed
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, a Christian bishop has joined the call for prestigious "Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
Award" of India for world famous Hindu chaplain and Indo-American leader Rajan Zed.
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