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Auxiliary Named for Bissau

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau, MAY 13, 2011 ( Zenit.org ).- Benedict XVI today named an auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Bissau. Bishop José Lampra Cà, 47, will assist Bishop José Câmnate na Bissign, 57.

Uganda coach Bobby Williamson names squad for Guinea Bissau encounter

Uganda national team coach Bobby Williamson has named a squad that will face Guinea Bissau at home in next month’s African Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Scot has named a provisional squad of 28 players who will start training next soon ahead of the clash on June 4.

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OSLO, Norway -- Drilling of the Kora prospect off northwest Africa should start next month, according to Rocksource. The spud date has been delayed due to extended operations on the rig’s prior wells.

Obua: This is Uganda's chance

Scotland-based David Obua says that Uganda are driven about ending a 34-year CAF Africa Cup of Nations drought, with the Cranes on the cusp of achieving just that.

Gladys Bejerano and Minister of the Presidency of Guinea Bissau hold meeting

GLADYS Bejerano Portela, vice president of the Council of State and comptroller general of the Republic of Cuba, received on May 6 Maria Adiatu Djalo Nandingna, Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, of Social Communication and of Parliamentary Affairs of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, who was making a private visit to the island.

G.Bissau consumer groups protest high food prices

Consumer groups in Guinea-Bissau staged a protest in the capital Wednesday against the high cost of food in the west African state, handing authorities a list of grievances.

Pope names new nuncio to Manila

POPE Benedict XVI has appointed Most Rev. Giuseppe Pinto as the new apostolic nuncio to the Philippines.

Pope appoints new papal nuncio to PHL

Pope Benedict XVI on Tuesday appointed an Italian-born Church law expert as the new apostolic nuncio to the Philippines.

Pope names new papal nuncio to PH

MANILA, May 10, 2011―Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Most Rev. Giuseppe Pinto as the new apostolic nuncio to the Philippines. Archbishop Pinto will succeed Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams who has been reassigned to Greece. His appointment was officially announced in Rome on May 10 at 12:00 noon (6:00 p.m. Manila time). read more

MTN unit settles Guinean dispute

MTN’s Areeba unit had sent the Guinean government a letter agreeing to pay a e15 million (R145m) penalty within 10 days, Guinea’s Telecommunications Minister, Oye Guilavogui, said yesterday.

MTN unit settles Guinean dispute

MTN’s Areeba unit had sent the Guinean government a letter agreeing to pay a e15 million (R145m) penalty within 10 days, Guinea’s Telecommunications Minister, Oye Guilavogui, said yesterday.

Afghanistan worst place to be a mother

Afghanistan is the worst place in the world to be a mother and Norway is the best, a new report says.

Protecting mothers

MANILA, Philippines – What is a place ideal for mothers? It is where the lifetime risk of maternal death is low and where child delivery is attended by skilled health personnel. The best place for mothers is where they can plan their family size according to their needs and capabilities, where they and their children can live longer and healthier.

'Russian Obama' quits Putin's party for failure to 'fulfill election promises'

Moscow, May 7(ANI): Joaquim Crima, dubbed "the Russian Obama", has quit the United Russia party over complaints that it has become a party of bureaucrats rather than a party for the people.

NZ ranked in top 10 places to be a mother

New Zealand is one of the top 10 places in the world to be a mother, according to a report by Save the Children

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