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Liberia: LTA Issues Equalization Order For GSM Operators (AllAfrica.com)
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:12:34 GMT
The Liberia Telecommunication Authority (LTA), has issued an order equalizing frequency allocations for all GSM operators in Liberia. The decision is aimed at leveling the playing field for all telecommunications service providers operating in the telecom sectors

Liberia: Country,Denmark Sign U.S.$ 30 Million Dept Cancellation (AllAfrica.com)
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:27:05 GMT
The Governments of Liberia and Denmark have signed a bilateral agreement on debt cancellation, clearing the way for the cancellation of more than 30-million dollars in bilateral debt Liberia owes Denmark.

Liberia: Progressives Remember Baccus (AllAfrica.com)
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:15:08 GMT
A loose coalition of local advocates for democracy and social justice often referred to as "the progressives of Liberia" is credited by many Liberians for the defeat of oligarchic politics and despotism.

Liberia: Unmil Soldier, Police Officers Clash (AllAfrica.com)
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:02:34 GMT
Several individuals and passerby yesterday took to their heels for safety after an abrupt scuffle between officers of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) and that of the Liberian National Police (LNP), which automatically resulted to the unnecessary involvement of firearm.

Liberia: Country to Host International Forum on Decent Work in Africa (AllAfrica.com)
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:41:39 GMT
The Ministry of Labour of the Republic of Liberia, in partnership with the organization "Realising Rights (RR): The Ethical Globalization Initiative" and the International Labour Organization (ILO), will convene a high-level forum on promoting Decent Work in Africa from 8-9 September 2008 in Monrovia, LIBERIA.

Liberia: Catholic Church Says It Does Not Support War Crimes Court (AllAfrica.com)
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:29:39 GMT
The Catholic bishops here have clarified that statements by individuals, whether laity or religious, calling for the establishment of a war crimes court for Liberia are not the official position of the Church.

Gambia outclass Liberia in World Cup/Nations' Cup qualifier (AllGambian.Net)
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:23:59 GMT
The Gambia beat Liberia at home on Saturday in African World Cup qualifying. The win now leaves Group 6 wide open going into the concluding match day after Senegal lost 3-2 in Algeria.

Liberia Mansion tour postponed to Sept. 13 (InsideNoVa.com)
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:45:55 GMT
Due to the rainy weather that hit the Manassas area on Saturday, the Manassas Museum Basement to Attic Tours of Liberia Mansion was postponed to this Saturday, Sept. 13.

Liberia: Holloway Wants Prosecution for Heinous Crimes (AllAfrica.com)
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:14:48 GMT
The TRC must recommend prosecution for past government officials that committed the most heinous economic and political crimes against the Liberian people at a special tribunal set up to address wrongs against humanity, Professor Joseph Holloway has suggested.

Liberia: Land Ownership Brought About Conflict (AllAfrica.com)
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:02:24 GMT
An American Historian has said that the roots of the conflict between the Black Americans and the Coastal Africans were fixed on the issues of land, its ownership and tenure.

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