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MERCATORNET WEEKLY UPDATE

http://www.mercatornet.com ~ Friday, 9 September 2005
Below youll find this weeks highlights from MercatorNet. Tell us what you think. Were keen to get your ideas for improving and expanding the site.
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WILL KATRINA SURVIVORS NEED BRIGADES OF GRIEF COUNSELLORS? By Carolyn Moynihan
Along with the National Guard, an army of grief and trauma counsellors is bearing down on the people uprooted by hurricane Katrina. But is that what they really need?   http://www.mercatornet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=152

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PROJECT BENEDICT CONFOUNDS GERMAN CRITICS
By Hartwig Bouillon
World Youth Day in Cologne dumbfounded a sceptical German media. Heres how an unassuming Pope tore up their agenda.   http://www.mercatornet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=153

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THE MYSTERY OF IRELAND'S YOUTH SUICIDES
By Michael Kirke
Ireland has the second-highest youth suicide rate in the world. The experts are scratching their heads about what to do.   http://www.mercatornet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=154

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RICHES FROM BOTSWANA
By Susan Reibel Moore
The surprising success of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency novels is due to their simple, invigorating affirmation that life has beauty and meaning.   http://www.mercatornet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=151

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