HUMNEWS HEADLINES - March 29/30, 2010 (Africa and the Middle East)

Africa and the Middle East

ALGERIA:

Alternative Medicine Gaining in Popularity in Algeria 

ANGOLA:     

Consortium releases USD 200 million for construction of houses

Inamet Launches Website

Angola hosts third seminar on public policies

Seminar on Youth Policies Paves the Way for Strategy Sharing

BENIN:

Five-month teacher strike; now a pay rise

BOTSWANA:

Botswana scoops HIV/AIDS award

What constitutes ‘News’ in State Media? (OPINION)

Biodiesel plant planned for Botswana

Botswana mulls reducing maturity age from 21 to 18

BURKINA FASO:

Burkinabe president begins working visit to Benin

`Mining boom in Burkina Faso’ says PM

CAMEROON:

FENASSCO A Games - 1300 Athletes Begin Competing in Bamenda, Cameroon

A joint mission of the World Bank, the IMF and the African Development Bank are in Cameroon for a working visit

Gala to crown weeklong activities marking 25 years of the television in Cameroon

CAPE VERDE:

Cape Verde Technology Centre financed by China

CHAD:

Vietnam to Help Chad Improve Food Security (RELEASE)

COMOROS:

Yemen, Comoros discuss transport cooperation

Libya donates to Comoran police

DJIBOUTI:

Seacom connects Ethiopia through Djibouti

ERITREA:

Reconstruction Work Regarding Senafe Hospital Making Good Progress

Yemeni ambassador calls for additional pressure on Eritrea (INTERVIEW)

GABON:

Gabon has opened up the first round of bidding for 42 deepwater and ultra-deepwater blocks

Gabon, holding the UN Security Council presidency, slams twin Moscow metro blasts

GAMBIA:

86 Nigerian technical aids arrive in Gambia

Gambia for West African integration

GHANA:

Ghana to lose her international investors to neighbours

GUINEA:

IMF worried about Guinea's financial position

GUINEA-BISSAU:

Guinea-Bissau gets 3 million Euros granted for road rehabilitation

LESOTHO:

Irish Aid funding helps HIV projects in Lesotho

LIBERIA:

Liberian leader urges support for ECOWAS peace efforts

LIBYA:

Rights watchdog urges Tripoli to disclose information on missing

After summit, Arab leaders to set up Committee to promote joint action

MADAGASCAR:

Madagascar paramedics strike intensifies

What relations between Madagascar and the European Union?

MALAWI:

Malawi gay couple has case to answer

New Research Shows 'Kangaroo Mother Care' Reduces Newborn Deaths More than 50 Percent (RELEASE)

MALI:

Mali, hoping to eradicate guinea worm in two years

MAURITANIA:

Bridal dowry tradition divides Mauritanian newlyweds

The Law and the Media in Mauritania (REPORT)

MOZAMBIQUE:

Drought and floods bring food shortages

Network of Human Traffickers Exposed

Landmines kill 15 in Mozambique in 2009

NAMIBIA:

Namibia celebrates in style

Namibia bans South Africa meat imports after `Rift Valley’ outbreak

Namibia, a model for conservation (OPINION)

NIGER:

More than half of Niger’s children live in poverty

QATAR:

Arab Summit adopts Qatar’s panel plan

Poor becoming poorer (REPORT)

Qatar ranked as 30th most networked country in the world

REUNION ISLAND:

Mandela’s grandson wants third wife from Reunion Island

SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE:

Portuguese construction company to rebuild roads in Sao Tome and Principe

SEYCHELLES:

Seychelles Minister Joel Morgan: Somali Pirates Damage Both Maritime Trade and Regional Stability (INTERVIEW)

SIERRA LEONE:

Sierra Leone's health strike ends

UNICEF Bringing $7 Million in Drugs to Sierra Leone

SUDAN:

Sudanese go to the polls in less than two weeks

Top UN Official Stresses National Ownership of Upcoming Elections

SWAZILAND:

What Shall We Tell God? (OPINION)

TOGO:

Togo government, opposition agree on demonstrations

YEMEN:

Internally displaced people returnees face tough challenges

WESTERN SAHARA:

Western Sahara: Christopher Ross powerless (OPINION)

HUMNEWS HEADLINES - March 29, 2010 - (North and South Oceans)

North and South Oceans

THE ARCTIC:

Climate of conflict in Arctic

ICELAND:

Iceland says its working towards IMF review 

ICELAND:

A crossroads for the ‘save the whales’ movement 

HUMNEWS HEADLINES - March 29, 2010 - (the Americas)

The Americas

BELIZE:   

UK and Belize to share tax information

GUYANA:

Guyana president reiterates call for debt relief for Caribbean

Guyana partnership with Israel could boost agricultural sector

Benn soothes Port Kaituma fears over mining notice

FALKLAND ISLANDS:

Azerbaijan demands to return Falkland Islands to Argentina

Desire shares crash after Falklands drill disappoints

HUMNEWS HEADLINES - March 29, 2010 - (Europe and Eurasia)

Europe and Eurasia:

ARMENIA:

Tension between Azerbaijan and Armenia grows

Two Armenians injured in Moscow metro twin blasts

President Sargsyan extends condolences to his Russian counterpart

GIBRALTAR:

Capital link threat

The world's first regulated sports betting fund launched

KYRGYZSTAN:

Daniyar Usenov says Kyrgyzstan to nationalize coal deposit Kara-Keche in 2010

Roger Robinson: World Bank allocates up to $60 million annually to Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan has more than 50 percent of worn-out medical equipment

Development Fund of Kyrgyzstan Invites Microcredit Companies for Cooperation

LIECHTENSTEIN:

Taking the ‘Lie’ out of Liechtenstein (COLUMN)

MOLDOVA:

Moldovan, Romanian prime ministers have telephone conversation

MONGOLIA:

Red Cross: Mongolia herders in urgent need

Arctic winter threatens Mongolia’s way of life

TAJIKISTAN:

Tajikistan President Rahmon in Singapore on Mar 30 for 5-day visit

Afghan refugees in Tajikistan (OPINION)

Russia, Tajikistan to resume direct flights

Tajikistan considers railroad link to bypass Uzbekistan

TURKMENISTAN:

Turkmenistan prepares for first international gas conference

Caspian environment program delivers next grants for Turkmenistan

Yerevan to host exhibition-fair of Turkmen production

HUMNEWS HEADLINES - March 27/28, 2010 - (Africa and the Middle East)

Africa and the Middle East:

ALGERIA:      

Algeria forces people in suburbs to 'migration' 

Biggest evacuation in Algeria since independence  

Algeria says gas supply cut would need consensus

ANGOLA:

Artisanal Fisheries Project Improves Livelihoods in Angola

Angola mandate targets foreign biofuels producers

Government Offers Over U.S. $1 Million for Construction of Infrastructure

China wants to evolve military cooperation with Angola 

BENIN:

World Bank Provides US$15 Million to Help Improve ICT Services and Promote e-Business in Benin

BOTSWANA:

Russia, Botswana seek closer cooperation

Botswana heads towards 'press freedom' under a dictatorship (OPINION) 

BURKINA FASO:

Dwindling rains spur dam construction

Angolan dancers perform in Burkina Faso

CAMEROON:

China and Cameroon: economic sector top on cooperation agenda

China Opening Bus Assembly Plant in Cameroon

Simple techniques help ensure safe water for families in eastern Cameroon

CAPE VERDE: 

Officials from Africa’s five Portuguese-speaking countries gathered in the Cape Verdean capital this week to discuss HIV/AIDS prevention strategies

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC:

Lord’s resistance Army kills 10 in fresh attacks in Central African Republic

Meeting Joseph Kony (Interview)

African bishop decries barbarity of Lord’s Resistance Army

CHAD:

UN official arrives in Chad for talks on future of peacekeeping force

Chad: Complex Emergency Situation Report #2 (FY 2010)

COMOROS:

Georgia and Comoros establish diplomatic relations

Telecommunication: Comoros to get high speed internet connection

Hajj Ministry receives Hajj delegations from China and Comoros

DJIBOUTI:

UN official briefs Djibouti’s President on latest developments in Darfur

Pact with Qatar-Djibouti to boost legal relations

EQUATORIAL GUINEA:

Statement On Universal Periodic Review Outcome (RELEASE)

ERITREA:

Homosexuality "against Eritrean values" 

Eritrean Defence Minister to Attend Maritime Defence Exhibition in Doha

Eritrea seeks Arab mediation over Djibouti 

Earth Hour: Lights out, cascading around the globe

Puerta Alcala Madrid, Spain 2009, Before Earth Hour Puerta Alcala Madrid, Spain 2009, During Earth Hour - Photos courtesy of World Wildlife Fund

WASHINGTON, D.C. (HN March 25) – Earth Hour began in Sydney, Australia in 2007 when 2.2 million homes and businesses turned off their lights for one hour in a call for action on climate change.

Andy Ridley, one of the co-founders of Earth Hour, now Executive Director of Earth Hour Global could not have predicted that four years later 120 countries representing all seven continents would pledge to participate in what has become a global sustainability movement but, this Saturday, March 27 that is exactly what is expected to happen. Thousands of cities across the globe will go dark at 8:30pm local time for one hour and for 24 hours – cascading around the globe darkness will fall in reverence to the idea that human activity can affect the march on climate change.  

Earth Hour is a climate change initiative of the  World Wildlife Fund, one of the worlds’ largest and most respected independent conservation organizations, with almost5 million supporters and a global network active in over 100 countries.

From China’s Forbidden City in Beijing to Davis Station, a remote scientific outpost in Antarctica the lights will go off for one hour in what Andy Ridley calls a  “journey all about building momentum towards coming up with workable, practical solutions posed by climate change and global warming”.

“Earth Hour is about hope not despair”, Ridley told HUMNEWS. “It is about personal, corporate and government accountability”, and it excites him to see what individuals have been able to do to get their communities and governments on board. In 2008 nine students in Morocco decided to participate in Earth Hour because they had heard about it on the internet. This year two cities in Morocco, Casablanca and Rabat will be participating.

One of the stories, likely to stand out in 2010 is of one man who contacted Earth Hour offering to help bring the event to his country of Zimbabwe. Local businesses, a regional power utility and the district government were soon onboard. Spearheaded by the NGO, Environment Africa, Victoria Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe, will be the location for a candlelit vigil attended by hundreds of school children, community leaders and dignitaries in recognition of Earth Hour’s global mission.

Along with Victoria Falls some of the other landmarks that will stand in unity in darkness are: the Trevi Fountain in Italy, Big Ben in London, India Gate RedFort in Delhi, Bosphorous Bridge in Istanbul, Hohensalzvurg Castle in Salzburg, Independence Angel in Mexico City and National Cathedral in Washington DC.

Whether joining your community for the first time in this effort or turning the lights off, just as you did last year, Ridley encourages everyone across the globe to take part in this historic event. “All over the globe we can spend one hour celebrating what we all have in common – the planet and realize that it will take everyone participating to force solutions to better our world”, he says.

Some first time countries and territories to participate in Earth Hour this year are: Brunei, Cambodia, Czech Republic, Kosovo, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nepal, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Tanzania, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the Faroe Islands. Indeed many of these nations are at risk themselves for the changes wrought by climate transformation.

As for the future of Earth Hour, Ridley says he would like to find a way to use the event as a platform to show off the amazing things people all over the globe are doing to solve the problems affecting our environment and future.

This Saturday he says, “turn off your lights and spend some time thinking about climate change and what actions we can take to better the future of our living planet”.

Cristina Khalaf, reporting - Photo, courtesy of World Wildlife Fund

HUMNEWS HEADLINES - March 25, 2010 (Asia and the Pacific)

AMERICAN SAMOA:  American Samoa officials won’t be retired

AMERICAN SAMOA: American Samoa NGO welcomes legislation against stalking 

CHRISTMAS ISLAND: Indonesian man convicted of people smuggling

COOK ISLANDS: Getting education into the news 

GUAM: Department of Transportation awards Guam 1.56 million in stimulus funds

GUAM : Admiral Willard: More money needed for off base infrastructure on Guam

GUAM: Senator Aguon calls roundtable on healthcare reform act

KIRIBATI: Climate refugees an issue for Taiwan

MACAU: Macau to slow casino growth, cap number of tables

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS: Island company wants to scrap U.S. ships

PACIFIC ISLANDS: Pacific Islanders call for transparency in fisheries management  

HUMNEWS HEADLINES - March 25, 2010 (North and South Oceans)

ANTARCTICA: Much to gain from Antarctic treaty – (comment)

ANTARCTICA: Theatre to give Antarctica new dimension  - (entertainment) 

ICELAND: Iceland to commence EU accession talks 

ICELAND: Icelandic volcano eruption continues

ICELAND: Soccer: Thursday insider

ICELAND: Internet and e-commerce industry in Iceland

HUMNEWS HEADLINES - March 24, 2010 (Asia and the Pacific)

AMERICAN SAMOA: Bid to throw out American Samoa politicians’ Washington case

CHRISTMAS ISLAND: Australian Green calls for probe into Christmas Island facilities 

CHRISTMAS ISLAND: Christmas islanders slam slick treatment 

FRENCH POLYNESIA : French Polynesia scores beech soccer World Cup 

FRENCH POLYNESIA: French Polynesia records jump in leptospirosis cases

GUAM: Guam Reservists leave Friday for eventual deployment to Afghanistan

GUAM: Sutley non-committal while Senators push for action

GUAM: Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2010 kicks off 

KIRIBATI: Australia – New strategy to publicise Kiribati aid projects

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS: Ships from polluting mothball fleet in Suisun may go to South Pacific

TUVALU: Ma vows to help Tuvalu tackle global warming

PACIFIC ISLANDS: No coral sea marine park

HUMNEWS HEADLINES - March 24, 2010 (North and South Oceans)

ANTARCTICA: How Antarctica’s scientists chill out: With a rugby match on the ice – (blog)

FAROE ISLANDS: Letter: Hunting of pilot whales 

GREENLAND:  NASA researchers study Polar ice in Greenland 

GREENALND: Greenland ice sheet loosing mass on NW coast

ICELAND: Iceland’s inflation accelerates 

ICELAND: Scientists reach Icelandic volcano

ICELAND: Iceland eruption might last for weeks, months 

ICELAND: Legislation bans stripping in Iceland

 SVALBARD: Norway’s international doomsday seed bank still growing

SVALBARD: Vikings keep biodiversity safe

HUMNEWS HEADLINES - March 23, 2010 - (North and South Oceans)

North and South Oceans:

ANTARCTICA:   

Antarctica shelters abundant microbial life in waters miles below the icy surface

ANTARCTICA:  

Lebanese NASA engineer proudly raises Lebanon’s flag at Antarctica marathon finish line

ANTARCTICA:    Climate index backs WA drought theory 

FAROE ISLANDS:    SIC taps Jacob Hansen Tue Madsen for new album  (music news)

GREENLAND:     Cairn rises on Greenland drilling plans, Indian oil production 

ICELAND:    Volcanic activity increases gradually in Iceland 

ICELAND:   Open season on whales once again

ICELAND:    Iceland banking report due after Easter

ICELAND:   Icelander mechanics strike halted

ICELAND:    Seal watching tours offered in Iceland 

HUMNEWS HEADLINES - March 22, 2010 - (North and South Oceans) (World Water Day)

ANTARCTICA: Cryo-Sat2: ESA’s ice mission 

ANTARCTICA: Collaborate on lunar mission (opinion)

ANTARCTICA: Climate change is a very grave threat (opinion)

GREENLAND: Metal sculptures in Greenland to raise awareness about climate change 

GREENLAND: NASA heads to Arctic to measure ice 

ICELAND:    Iceland volcano eruption intensifies 

ICELAND:    Norway pushing to break IMF-Iceland deadlock over Icesave

ICELAND:    Air mechanics in Iceland on strike

ICELAND:   Cheap vacation package deals in Iceland

HUMNEWS HEADLINES - March 19/20, 2010 (Africa and the Middle East)

Africa and the Middle East  

ALGERIA:      

Russia to deliver air defense system to Algeria- http://bit.ly/bs3XGM

Algerian buys to explore Fresno produce - http://bit.ly/c8SEr1

Algeria Economy Sluggish despite High Oil Prices- http://bit.ly/aCrZh5 

ANGOLA:

Over 400 Constitution Copies Sold in Three Days- http://bit.ly/c43LVw

Women Journalists Forum Plays Video on Domestic Violence- http://bit.ly/cCp1kc

Authorities recorded over 250,000 HIV positive cases in 2009 - http://bit.ly/czEUId

BENIN:

DNA Data bank bill nearing conclusion - http://bit.ly/9LhudP

Gay, illegals issues hamper EU deal with poor nations after 2000 Cotonou Agreement- ttp://bit.ly/b9KAZ0

BOTSWANA:

Botswana, Namibia to defend position on ivory sales- http://bit.ly/dxoLY5

Botswana's richest 'classified information'-Tibone- http://bit.ly/8XZ8uN

Botswana television to go off air anytime this week due to FIFA restrictions - http://bit.ly/95CbZI

Botswana continues to violate Bushman’s rights (OPINION) - http://bit.ly/9FdWza

BURKINA FASO:

Nigeria, Burkina Faso Forge Close Ties- http://bit.ly/a7VA71

Upper East and Burkina Faso form committee to manage White Volta River Basin - http://bit.ly/cCBF9x

Bio-Solutions Corp. Receives First LOI in Burkina Faso for GreenEx(TM), Malaria Combating Organic Insecticide (RELEASE) - http://bit.ly/btX9Sv

CAMEROON:

Chinese fishermen freed after Cameroon kidnap- http://bit.ly/bUKLHL

Turkish President Gul ends 48 hour official visit to Cameroon - http://bit.ly/ATAQ50

Connecting Offices with the World- http://bit.ly/bujkpp

Cameroon hosts seminar on AIDS control in Central Africa - http://bit.ly/aR9980

UNHCR Says More Central African Republic Refugees Entering Cameroon- http://bit.ly/aMWItG

CAPE VERDE:

Brazilian senate expected to approve partial pardon for Cape Verde’s debt- http://bit.ly/aSPGdO

Brazilian delegation in Cape Verde to boost business cooperation - http://bit.ly/bMaSL2

Cape Verde and Mozambique liberalize gaming laws to attract investors - http://bit.ly/daQKuN

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC:

The school run- http://bit.ly/cMmw9h

UNICEF providing books to 145,000 Central African children affected by conflict- http://bit.ly/aILCW7

CHAD:

Hungry season sets in early- http://bit.ly/ayfzpx

COMOROS:

Sanofi-Aventis faces heat as WHO halts use of Shantha vaccine in Comoros - http://bit.ly/dzVa69

DJIBOUTI:

Djibouti to Join Sana'a Grouping-http://bit.ly/aZtC5O

Food Security Outlook Update- http://bit.ly/bClVSm

EQUATORIAL GUINEA:

How Equatorial Guinea stole my Heart (BLOG) - http://bit.ly/cZZQvl

ERITREA:

Potable Water Supply Project in Hirkok Rendering Efficient Service- http://bit.ly/9qgeoV

Eritrea Denies Supporting Militant Groups in Somalia- http://bit.ly/cSPjyx

GABON:

Army reaffirms loyalty to Gabon's leadership after coup warning - http://bit.ly/944Y1Q

President Bongo arrives in Italy- http://bit.ly/9Kr88B

Gabon - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband & Forecasts Reveals Forecasts for 2010 and 2015 for the Country's Fixed-Line, Mobile and Internet Market (RELEASE) - http://bit.ly/dxlzrJ

GAMBIA:

Female power and promise vital in push national development- http://bit.ly/9Ozx05

Italian-funded Food Security programme for Gambia gets underway- http://bit.ly/9Jt6p4

GHANA:

Military academy shuts doors - http://bit.ly/9GZnCS

Ghana-Burkina Faso-Mali to Execute Energy Project- http://bit.ly/aKzsGb

GUINEA:

Guinea’s electoral body to post provisional voters list on March 22- http://bit.ly/aou0oQ

GUINEA-BISSAU:

Electricity supply to capital of Guinea Bissau resolved in three years- http://bit.ly/bjBGfl 

LESOTHO:

Basotho chiefs of Lesotho learn Botswana customary court procedures- http://bit.ly/aBsry4

LIBERIA:

Logs Shipment Begins- http://bit.ly/aXsVXE

UNHCR, Partners Gearing Up for Repatriation of Liberian refugees - http://bit.ly/bwrbbm

HIV in Liberia: My Journey to Consciousness (COLUMN) - http://bit.ly/at0PQs

LIBYA:

Qaddafi comment sparks diplomatic row with Nigeria- http://bit.ly/dBdLi1

MADAGASCAR:

AU imposes sanction on Madagascan leader- http://bit.ly/cIDRL8

Will AU sanctions be a "wake-up call"? - http://bit.ly/dj8tZu

Madagascar: UN assists relief efforts after deadly tropical storm- http://bit.ly/bXHLXA 

MALAWI:

Local Language Dictionary Released - http://bit.ly/cF63GY

African finance ministers to hold forum in Malawi - http://bit.ly/dBOpHm

MALI:

Mali is hoping to eradicate guinea worm in two years - http://bit.ly/czgW9i

MAURITANIA:

Mauritania’s FM Nouakchott disagrees that Mali hosts the next security summit- http://bit.ly/cd0OWE

Mauritania Says It Will Not Negotiate with Terrorists- http://bit.ly/bmyrLz

MAYOTTE:

The endangered languages of Mayotte- http://bit.ly/b1vXBu

2 Singaporeans arrested for UK insider trading- http://bit.ly/az6ukH

MOZAMBIQUE:

New Mozambique Television Chairperson Sworn in - http://bit.ly/b5zoLZ

Cholera Situation "Stationary"-http://bit.ly/94UZbu

Producers threaten to bring production of jatropha to an end in Mozambique’s Nampula province-

http://bit.ly/bcb0kV 

NAMIBIA:

Spoils of independence elude Namibia's 'born frees' (COLUMN) - http://bit.ly/dsgM1a

Namibian opposition to boycott parliament-http://bit.ly/bpKWM7

Raging Floods Swamp North East Namibia-http://bit.ly/dvORRN 

NIGER:

Hunger knows no borders- http://bit.ly/aa4BzP

Niger to review Areva uranium agreements- http://bit.ly/c1ZnhK

Another meningitis outbreak? - http://bit.ly/b8AS0H

QATAR:

No trade reprieve for polar bears at CITIES - http://bit.ly/9ul9qP

REUNION ISLAND:

Integration success story in the Indian Ocean (COLUMN) - http://bit.ly/dtg32r

SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE:

Japan and UNDP fund environmental project in Sao Tome and Principe - http://bit.ly/9V6zXY

Election dates finally set for São Tomé- http://bit.ly/aCPMfe 

SEYCHELLES:

$8 Million Boosts Environmental Health Sciences Center- http://bit.ly/d24uUD

Spanish tuna fishing boats repel pirate attack off Seychelles: owners

SIERRA LEONE:

Sierra Leone to host the second annual general meeting of West Africa Road Safety Organization (WARSO) - http://bit.ly/cgBHro

SUDAN:

Sudan at the crossroads- http://bit.ly/cUEQEJ

Ballot papers arrive in Juba- http://bit.ly/bnkWEw

Sudan: freed ICRC worker Gauthier Lefèvre recounts weeks in captivity- http://bit.ly/dl2X0z

SWAZILAND:

UNESCO’s Media Development Indicators discussed at workshop in Swaziland- http://bit.ly/apghvC

Swazi opposition asks for sanctions- http://bit.ly/c1JPRj

Taiwan opens its doors to Swaziland - http://bit.ly/aSepCo 

TOGO:

Togo court declares Victory for President Gnassingbe- http://bit.ly/940U5F

YEMEN:

Decision on $200 billion Yemen-Djibouti development ‘due by April’- http://bit.ly/9SVM6h

'Friends of Yemen' to meet in Abu Dhabi- http://bit.ly/9Sb1cw

WESTERN SAHARA:

UN envoy for Western Sahara begins regional tour- http://bit.ly/d6UnuA

HUMNEWS HEADLINES - March 19, 2010 (North and South Oceans)

ANTARCTICA: Methane- making microbes thrive under the ice - http://bit.ly/d3UO6C

ANTARCTICA: Open wide and never stop gasping – (column)  http://bit.ly/aKROcx

BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY: Iran shakes up guards, US ‘ships bombs’ - http://bit.ly/dqNOXv

FAROE ISLANDS: Fisheries minister leaves Grimsby with positive message -  http://bit.ly/aikjBj

GREENLAND: Greenland Vikings had Celtic blood - http://bit.ly/aScFYF

ICELAND: Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society: Illegal Icelandic whale meal exports into Denmark raises questions about the content of the Great British breakfast says WDCS http://bit.ly/ag3eMe

ICELAND: No Euro Utopia  - http://bit.ly/dmLCoz

ICELAND: Marine cable from Iceland to Scotland?  - http://bit.ly/9fEkUe

ICELAND: Seething over bailouts - http://bit.ly/cXQ4Sj

HUMNEWS HEADLINES - March 18, 2010 (North and South Oceans)

North and South Oceans

ANTARCTICA:     One physicist’s trip to the edge of the earth - http://bit.ly/ckmwCd 

GREENLAND:     UN rejects polar bear trade ban - http://bit.ly/djE5zd

GREENLAND:    Ram buys Greenland rare earth -  http://bit.ly/8XWFc 

GREENLAND:     Royal Greenland strengthens position in caviar market - http://bit.ly/aYTiFJ 

ICELAND:      China eyes investment in Iceland  - (opinion)  http://bit.ly/aI9Vds 

ICELAND:      Iceland lowers interest rates - http://bit.ly/auT8vu 

ICELAND:      Private Dutch military company interested in Iceland  - http://bit.ly/brlWBH