Clear signal: Germany gives go-ahead to Burmese opposition radio

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The Foreign Ministry in Bonn, Germany, has decided not to prevent the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) radio station from broadcasting from Germany. The decision will enable the station to resume negotiations with Deutsche Telekom about improving reception of short-wave transmissions to Burma. Deutsche Telekom previously withdrew from the deal when the German Foreign Ministry had concerns about providing frequencies to opposition radio stations. Bonn recognises the need for information in Burma, and calls for dialogue rather than trade sanctions to promote change in Rangoon.

Radio Broadcasting, Radio broadcasting stations, Radio broadcasting industry, Telecommunications systems, Political aspects, Burmese foreign relations, Myanmar, International broadcasting, Radio broadcasting policy

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Stamp of approval: carpet-makers offered 'no child labour' mark

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The Delhi-based Rugmark Foundation now offers a program to certify that hand-made carpets in India are not made with child labor or by underpaid adults. On Jan 11, 1995, the first caprets bearing this trademark arrived in Germany. More than 100 rug-makers have shown interest in the program, which will soon expand to Nepal. Certified carpets should only cost 2-3% more than similar, uncertified ones. More than 400,000 children work in the industry in India, often under debilitating conditions, as do many more in Pakistan and Nepal.

Children, Demographic aspects, Employment, Child labor, Rug and carpet industry

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Back-door diplomacy: Pyongyang tries to reach Europe through Germany

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North Korea is hoping to secure better diplomatic and economic ties with Europe, via Germany, although Bonn has no diplomatic relations with Pyongyang. Germany's politicians and its business community have been seeking opportunities in Pyongyang, and trade totalled $62 in 1996. A new joint business office has been set up by Germany companies in Pyongyang, and Hoechst's subsidiary Agrevo is planning to ship agrochemicals to Pyongyang.

North Korea, North Korean foreign relations

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