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Maternal and Child Health in Africa
Here are two stories from the New York Times considering maternal and child health issues in Africa: Adam Nossiter, “In Sierra Leone, New Hope for Children and Pregnanat Women” (July 17, 2011). Celia W. Dugger, “Maternal Deaths Focus Harsh Light on Uganda” (July 29. 2011).
Questions on Adoptions from China
The New York Times has reported on an emerging adoption scandal in China’s Hunan province. See Sharon LaFraniere ”Chinese Officials Seized and Sold Babies, Parents Say” (Aug. 4, 2011) and John Leland, “For Adoptive Parents, Questions Without Answers” (Sept. 16, 2011).

