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Population News Monday May 14th 2007



Coelacanth: An ancient fish species in Tanzania`s watersCoelacanth: An ancient fish species in Tanzania`s waters
(IPP Media: Sat, 12 May) After surviving for millions of years, the coelacanth fish species fossil fish is threatened by high demand for wild fish, rapid population growth and sophisticated commercial fishing fleets in the Indian Ocean. Our writer Lusekelo Philemon expounds on the issue.


Mortgage financing agreement is signedMortgage financing agreement is signed
(Gulf Daily News: Sun, 13 May) MANAMA: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Sakana Holistic Housing Solutions BSC and Al Enma'a House for Real Estate.


China warns of population growthChina warns of population growth
(BBC News: Mon, 07 May) China's top family planning body warns of a 'population rebound' as couples flout the strict one child policy.


Bill exempts unfunded liabilities from state capBill exempts unfunded liabilities from state cap
(Reno Gazette-Journal: Sat, 12 May) Nevada could exceed its budget spending cap to help pay off unfunded liabilities, under a bill approved Friday by the state Assembly.



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NSW Treasurer signals no hope for rail lineNSW Treasurer signals no hope for rail line
(Northern Star: Thu, 10 May) NSW TREASURER Michael Costa says the Northern Rivers has ‘no chance’ of getting its train back. According to Hansard, Mr Costa interrupted the reading of a petition calling for the return of the train to make the declaration in Parliament on Wednesday.


Abstaining from Reality - U.S. Restrictions on HIV PreventionAbstaining from Reality - U.S. Restrictions on HIV Prevention
(Polulation Action International: Wed, 09 May) Filmed in Kenya and Uganda, this short documentary provides a snapshot of the Bush administration’s abstinence-only approach to HIV prevention as part of its global HIV/AIDS assistance.


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