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Jagger joins tribal mine battle

Bianca Jagger joined ActionAid supporters to stand up for the rights of tribal people threatened by a UK mining company.
ActionAid joins 10:10

We are one of thee first charities to sign up for the 10:10 campaign and pledge to reduce our emissions by 10% in 2010.
Who pays update

Plans for a supermarket watchdog hang in the balance.
PoverTee Day

Foster's six-pack joined hundreds of supporters raising, money for ActionAid's PoverTee day.
Pakistan crisis: ActionAid's response

Read a doctor's story from the ActionAid medical team who helped thousands when fighting broke out in the Swat Valley.