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Wheat rust 'threatens security in Pakistan'

Pakistan could face a food security problem as wheat rust threatens the country's crops.

08/03/2010

India 'must increase HIV and AIDS prevention'

The World Bank has told India that it has to do more towards HIV and AIDS prevention.

08/03/2010

Northern migration causes food shortage worries in Nigeria

Food shortage worries have surfaced in northern Nigeria following the mass migration of farmers from the south.

05/03/2010

Volunteers from Princeton hope to contribute to community life in Ghana

A group of academics are deferring their course at university to partake in a volunteering scheme in Ghana.

05/03/2010

Family planning 'is central to elections in the Philippines'

The issue of contraception is taking a prominent role in the election run-up in the Philippines.

04/03/2010

China's education reform 'has room for improvement'

A Chinese professor has criticised the new education reform proposed by the country's government.

04/03/2010

American University holds volunteering week

Kansas University is holding a Peace Corps week to encourage more volunteers to help abroad.

03/03/2010

Over 200 people missing following a landslide in Uganda

A landslide in Uganda has caused the deaths of over 80 people - with another 200 still missing.

03/03/2010

American politician to volunteer in India

HIV and AIDS victims in an Indian village are to receive help from an American volunteer.

02/03/2010

Dutch teacher commits support to nursery in the Gambia

A teacher from Holland has pledged to help out with a nursery school in the Gambia.

02/03/2010

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