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Tsvangirai intends to leave Dutch refuge amid growing tension

Tsvangirai intends to leave Dutch refuge amid growing tension

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai intends to leave the refuge of the Dutch embassy in Harare over the next 48 hours. Tsvangiria's spokeperson this morning...
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Pirates threaten to kill Dutch ship crew

Somali hijackers of a Dutch ship off the Somali coast have threatened to kill the crew if the freighter is stormed, according to local...
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Al Qaeda suspects arrested in France

According to France 24 eight people were arrested in France in a joint operation with police in Germany and the Netherlands where two other...
Shell Nigeria warned by unions over planned massive lay-off

Shell Nigeria warned by unions over planned massive lay-off

The umbrella Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the Nigerian subsidiary of the Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell against the reported plan to sack 3,500...
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International warrant against Congo militia leader

According to AP the International court in The Hague issued a warrant against the Congolese militia leader Bosco Ntaganda. He will be questioned in...
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Europe’s oil companies make unexpectedly high profits

Royal Dutch Shell and BP, Europe’s largest oil companies surprised analysts with their increasing profits while oil prices soar. According to The Financial Times...
Netherlands and South Africa in bilateral agreement talks

Netherlands and South Africa in bilateral agreement talks

South African Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Sue van der Merwe, departed Monday for the Netherlands where she will hold...
Release of Fitna the Movie met with calm

Release of Fitna the Movie met with calm

The much controversed Geert Wilders film « fitna » has been released online. The Dutch Prime minister rejected Geert Wilders’ views in a statement...
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Dutch row over Geert Wilders’ anti-islam film

The Netherlands are again in the controversial limelight with islam. The populist member of parliament (MP) Geert Wilders is getting ready to show FITNA,...
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Government silent over anti-islamic film

Parliament is already brewing controversy in the Islamic world, less than one month before it is planned to be aired on television. The film...
Awards, foreign investments and development

Awards, foreign investments and development

Among news that made headlines over the past week is the award for the world’s emerging economy as well as the doubling of foreign...