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Breaking News Sat, 19 May 2012
 Violence erupted again in the north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as Lendu militia, who were driven out of Bunia yesterday by rival Hema fighters, have regrouped and launched a counter-offensive to regain control of the town, the United
Africa   DR Congo   Photos   Violence   Wikipedia: Democratic Republic of the Congo  
Thousands flee DR Congo violence
| Fighting between government troops and rebels has displaced hundreds of thousands people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). | The fighting has been most intense in the hills of the... (photo: UN) Al Jazeera
Egyptian protesters clap and wave flags in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011. Egypt's military is taking down the makeshift tents of protesters who camped out on Tahrir Square in an effort to allow traffic and normal life to return to central Cairo. There were a few verbal altercations between soldiers and protesters Sunday morning as the tents were removed, but the process was generally peaceful.
Economy   Egypt   Photos   Revolution   Wikipedia: Egyptian presidential election, 2012  
Huge economic challenge awaits Egypt's next leader
When Egyptians joined a popular revolt last year, many were demanding economic change. | They were suffering from high unemployment and prices, low wages, widespread poverty and crippling corruption. ... (photo: AP / Hussein Malla) BBC News
Gay African refugees face abduction, violence and rape in Uganda and Kenya Gay African refugees face abduction, violence and rape in Uganda and Kenya
| LGBTI people fleeing persecution in home country among most vulnerable and isolated of all refugees, finds study In Uganda, 'public rhetoric demonising homosexuality has been particularly vicious' s... (photo: UN / JC McIlwaine) The Guardian
Africa   Photos   Refugees   Somalia   Violence   Wikipedia: Somalia  
File - Drought and Rising Food Prices in Niger: A local man takes advantage of the World Food Programme (WFP)s food-and-cash for work programme in the village of Dan Kada, Maradai Region, Niger. US to announce food security plan for Africa
US President Barack Obama is set to announce a $3bn (£1.9bn) plan to boost food security and farm productivity in Africa, US officials say. | They say the initiative is aimed at alleviating shortages... (photo: UN / WFP/Phil Behan) BBC News
Africa   Aid   Photos   US   Wikipedia: United States Agency for International Development  
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Local health workers remove earth contaminated by lead from a family compound in the village of Dareta in Gusau, Nigeria Thursday, June 10, 2010. Foreign health workers and local volunteers are working to clean up villages affected by lead poisoning, after 160 people died and hundreds more fell sick. Aid group slams Nigeria for lead poisoning
| A deadly lead poisoning outbreak that began two years ago in northern Nigeria continues to claim young victims even today, an aid agency official has said. | Ivan Gayto... (photo: AP / Sunday Alamba) Al Jazeera
Health   Mining   Nigeria   Photos   Wikipedia: Zamfara State lead poisoning epidemic  
President Barack Obama waves as he arrives at Los Angeles International Airport, Thursday, May 10, 2012, in Los Angeles. What is Obama risking by backing gay unions?
| Previously, Barack Obama, the US president, had supported civil unions for same sex couples, but he had not endorsed marriage. | Since 2010 he has maintained that his v... (photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais) Al Jazeera
Government   Obama   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Barack Obama  
Alexis Tsipras, head of the Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) exits the Presidential Palace after his meeting with Greek President Karolos Papoulias, to formally take the mandate to form a coalition government in Athens, Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Why a repeat election is likely for Greece
| Political parties in Greece began a third and final attempt on Friday to form a government. Coalition talks have, so far, foundered on the fact that last Sunday’s... (photo: AP / Kostas Tsironis) Al Jazeera
Election   Europe   Greece   Photos   Wikipedia: Greek legislative election, 2012  
Death penalty opponents hold a sign outside the Governor's Mansion in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, May 1, 2012, to protest the execution of Michael Bascum Selsor. Anatomy of an American Execution
| In 2010, while making an episode of Fault Lines on the death penalty in the US, Josh Rushing interviewed death row inmate Michael Selsor. It was the only interview Sels... (photo: AP / Sue Ogrocki) Al Jazeera
Crime   Justice   Photos   US   Wikipedia: Capital punishment in the United States  
Illegal gold mines imperil Peru's Amazon Illegal gold mines imperil Peru's Amazon
| Illegal gold miners in Peru are destroying thousands of hectares of the Amazon jungle that are home to some of the world's most important biologically diverse... (photo: UN / Devra Berkowitz) Al Jazeera
Amazon   Mines   Peru   Photos   UN   Wikipedia: Amazon rainforest  
In this Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, file photo, Iraq's vice President Tariq al-Hashemi speaks during a news conference in Baghdad, Iraq. Iraqi VP put on Interpol wanted list
| Tariq al-Hashemi, the Iraqi vice president, has been placed on an Interpol "red notice". | The notice pressures all 190 members of the Lyon-based police co-operative to... (photo: AP / Karim Kadim) Al Jazeera
Business   Photos   Politics   Terrorism   Wikipedia: Tariq al-Hashimi  
Southern African countries collaborate on plans for climate research centre Southern African countries collaborate on plans for climate research centre
| Windhoek-based facility to open in August after South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia commit to project Sand dunes in Kunene, Namibia. Scientists believe s... (photo: EC / EC) The Guardian
African   Angola   Climate   Photos   Research   Wikipedia: Angola  
Business and Economy Politics
PPC expects more competition in tough market
PPC sales slip, revenue up 8%
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Ghana ranks 108 on World Bank’s 2012 Trade Logistics Perfo
Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos talks during a forum titled "Greece, Mediterranean and the Arab world" in Athens on Tuesday October 11, 2011. Greece's international debt inspectors have completed their review of the government's reforms, and that if its conclusions are adopted by the eurozone and IMF, the country is likely to receive the next batch of its bailout loans in early November.
Greece in final bid to avoid fresh elections
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Spanish royal family in fresh embarrassment over role of blo
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Ghana Ranked 7th Best Performing Government In Africa
Monarchs: The world’s most exclusive club
Syria crisis still dire despite outside help
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Sport Farming
Safa's time to shine - VCB, Jeter in 200m showdown
Pitso concedes Nomvethe is needed
Coach recalls Nomvethe to Bafana squad
Goalshy South Africa recall veteran striker Nomvethe
Death penalty opponents hold a sign outside the Governor's Mansion in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, May 1, 2012, to protest the execution of Michael Bascum Selsor.
Anatomy of an American Execution
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Mills: Gov't To Boost Partnership With Private Sector To
AGRA urges G8 countries to support Africa’s agricultur
Obama calls for more Africa farm aid
UN And Libya Joint Initiative to Improve Food Security
File - Drought and Rising Food Prices in Niger: A local man takes advantage of the World Food Programme (WFP)s food-and-cash for work programme in the village of Dan Kada, Maradai Region, Niger.
US to announce food security plan for Africa
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Education Health
Schools Bring Back an Impressive Haul of Medals From Gaboron
Turkey funds school for Syrian refugees
School Sports to Take Gaborone By Storm
Youngsters Want Success at Confederation of the Schools Spor
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US AIDS relief program saved 740,000 lives: Study
US AIDS relief program saved 740,000 lives: study
Botswana makes new pitch for circumcision in AIDS fight
Botswana makes new pitch for circumcision in AIDS fight
Syria crisis still dire despite outside help
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