China milk scandal: Government says milk free of contamination
10.05.08
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Tests on 609 batches of liquid milk, as sold in 27 cities under 75 different brand names, were all clear of melamine, the chemical at the center of the scandal, according to the product safety watchdog. A further 129 batches of baby milk powder and 212 batches of other kinds of milk powder were also clean.
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Japan Pledges to Double Aid to Africa
05.27.08
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With its regional competitor, China, becoming more and more engaged in African affairs, Japan upped the ante today with a new pledge of economic support for Africa. n particular, Japan will provide up to $4 billion in flexible, low-interest "soft loans" to Africa over the next five years for infrastructure projects, something Africa is very much in need of.
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