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- Misguided beliefs about gay rights can be lethal 8 Jan 2010 09:49 GMT
... to denounce efforts by Christian lawmakers in Uganda to impose draconian penalties on homosexuals. Under the ... over imposing the death penalty or life imprisonment for “aggravated homosexuality.” Another Ugandan proposal would ... for “aggravated homosexuality.” Another Ugandan proposal would jail anyone found to be “aiding and abetting” a ...
- Weighbridges Drown in Corruption, Says Probe 8 Jan 2010 09:44 GMT
... weight of cargo on trucks coming into Uganda or in transit to neighbouring countries. The ... which it added were fuelled by inadequate laws. The operation of the weighbridges was suspended ... of the administrative system and the existing law. He said he was short of words ...
- NEMA Shames 25 Wetland Degraders 8 Jan 2010 09:44 GMT
... wetland encroachment on zero respect for the law and environment. "It is not that these ... have been taking some of them to court but because it is a long process, we ... urbanisation and human settlement. The State of Uganda Environment report 2008 produced by Nema, which was ...
- President urges softer anti-gay bill 8 Jan 2010 09:31 GMT
... according to a copy of the draft law. The proposed bill, though, says anyone convicted of ... a homosexual act — would face life imprisonment. It is unclear whether Museveni supports that ... cause donors to reduce their aid to Uganda. The new bill, he said, builds on ...
- Battling Female Genital Mutilation [column] 8 Jan 2010 08:52 GMT
... Kigali — Egypt, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Lesotho and Sierra Leone have numerous cases ... situation. A judge of a Canadian Federal Court declared it a "cruel and barbaric practice." ... rights activists converged in Kampala Uganda to advocate for the end of Female genital mutilation, ...
- Nature has been kind, let`s thank it for that` 8 Jan 2010 08:46 GMT
... Republic of Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda and Uganda. We have an obvious advantage in cereal ... they want, provided they observe the relevant laws and regulations. Across the country are road blocks ...
- American mom, baby killed by elephant in Kenya 8 Jan 2010 08:34 GMT
... carrier, also died. "We watched helplessly," Brown's brother-in-law, Rick LeVert, said of the tragic end to ... in the Peace Corps in Bangladesh and Uganda, said her father, John Laurie. ...
- On gay rights, world, U.S. continue to shift 8 Jan 2010 07:35 GMT
... since Washington voters expanded the state's domestic-partnership law, the global landscape of the gay-rights movement ... National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, which advocates on behalf of gays. Those opposed to ... of civil unions or registered partnership. In Uganda, meanwhile, a development is unfolding that has ...
- Elephant that trampled Americans protecting calf 8 Jan 2010 07:10 GMT
... carrier, also died. "We watched helplessly," Brown's brother-in-law, Rick LeVert, said of the tragic end ... $1 million in compensation by a Kenyan court in a case that forced organizations dealing with ... in the Peace Corps in Bangladesh and Uganda, her father John Laurie said. "Sharon was a ...
- Briefing: Ship sinks, but whaling protesters to press on 8 Jan 2010 06:33 GMT
... and protect 460 union mining jobs. KAMPALA, Uganda — Gay Ugandans likely won't face the death ... five detained protesters will face a revolutionary court, which ordinarily deals with security charges. NEW ... security charges. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — An attorney who worked in both Bush administrations was ...
- Perspective: Sudan - Land of Water and Thirst; War and Peace 8 Jan 2010 06:20 GMT
... water comes from other places, like Ethiopia, Uganda and more. The waters from the White ... data collection, better regulations and rule of law, improving incentives for using the water better, and ...
- The Envelope Please: One Man's Awards For 2009 8 Jan 2010 05:59 GMT
... very much looking forward to going to Uganda and I expect a tough fight against ... the decision after allegations that an English judge was verbally intimidated by a pro-Mundine spectator. ... story said the IBO asked three new judges to view a replay of the bout ...
- Ugandan leader to stop death penalty for gays 8 Jan 2010 05:44 GMT
... will no longer face the death penalty after the ... was against the provision in proposed new laws. told colleagues he believed the bill was ... of same-sex rape, according to the draft law. The proposed bill, though, says anyone convicted ...
- Uganda to soften sentences against gays 8 Jan 2010 05:36 GMT
... from the proposed legislation following opposition from Uganda’s president . President Yoweri Museveni has told ... of a homosexual act would face life imprisonment and it is unclear whether Museveni supports ... priests, has said he condemned the proposed law in his native country. — Sapa-AP ...
- UGANDA: Ugandan President Urges Softening of Anti-Gay Bill 8 Jan 2010 05:30 GMT
... may have changed since the publication date. UGANDA: Ugandan President Urges Softening of Anti-Gay Bill ... or compilation under U.S. copyright and other laws and are the property of AEGiS, or the ...
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