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April, 2010

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Stories from April, 2010

26 April 2010

China: New real estate policy hits market

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Written by Don Weinland · East Asia

A new housing policy in China issued on April 17 is being called “the strictest in history.” The State Council has requested a steep increase in down payments on loans for second homes.

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25 April 2010

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ICT for Development in Francophone Africa

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Written by Lova Rakotomalala · Sub-Saharan Africa
The Future of ICT for Development

Although there is undoubtedly a strong push to grow information and communication technology (ICT) initiatives for development in francophone Africa, the region is still somewhat lagging behind their English-speaking neighbors.

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24 April 2010

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“Boobquake” to challenge claims of Iranian cleric

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Written by Fred Petrossian · Middle East & North Africa, North America

A Purdue University student in the United States is asking women around the world to show a little cleavage or a little leg on Monday as a humorous test to disprove an Iranian cleric’s theory that immodest dress has the power to make the earth shake.

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South Africa: The World Cup is here

Written by Richard Wanjohi · Sub-Saharan Africa

The countdown is still on with the days drawing so close for Africa’s time on the sporting world scene. The interest all over world is growing.

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Philippines: Internet cafe hard disks registration

Written by Karlo Mikhail Mongaya · East Asia

The Philippine Optical Media Board recently proposed to require internet cafe operators to register the hard disks in their computers. Bloggers and internet cafe operators react.

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23 April 2010

Sudan: What do we make out of Sudan's elections?

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Written by Mahid (Sudanese Guardian) · Sub-Saharan Africa

The Sudanese voting period ended on April 15, but while the actual voting process has come to an end, a debate about election transparency and credibility has started. The debate involves political parties, international observers and citizens in and outside Sudan.

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