Topic: Burkina Faso

Counterterrorism training to curb Al Qaeda threat in Africa

US and European troops train local militaries in counterterrorism tactics in the face of threats from Al Qaeda and criminals in West Africa.

Guinea nears civilian rule after September massacre by military

The ruling military junta of Captain Moussa Dadis Camara in Guinea announced that it supports transition to civilian rule.

UNICEF: Powerhouse China ranks high for poverty-related diseases

China ranks next to Uganda and Bangladesh in numbers of child deaths from diarrhea, according to a new report from the UN Children's Fund.

A meteor helps reveal West Africa's troubling drought history

In N. Africa, Al Qaeda offshoot claims six Western hostages

The claim by Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb that it holds hostages kidnapped more than a month ago fuels fears that the group is expanding its reach.

World

'Xenophobic climate' fueling policies, violence in Italy

The recent death of an African immigrant in Milan highlights racial and ethnic tensions.

Cerebral maybe, but Scrabble's a sport in Senegal

The country produces top contestants in the Francophone World Championships, taking place in the country this week

Food crisis softens resistance to genetically modified (GM) food

At Rome summit, UN calls for $20 billion a year to feed hungry and fund a new ‘green revolution.’

Rising price of rice keeps U.N. scrambling to feed world's hungry

From Kenya to Cambodia, the World Food Program's offices are struggling to meet their budgets in the face of price increases, sometimes having to suspend vital programs.

Food riots, anti-U.S. protests erupt in Somalia

The unrest follows reports of atrocities by militants and US-backed Ethiopian and Somali forces, as well as a recent US strike on an alleged Al Qaeda leader there.

Is the U.S. doing enough to alleviate the world food crisis?

President Bush has asked for almost $1 billion in new funds. But critics say the aid may come too late.

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Roots of Asia's rice crisis

Tight supplies reflect population boom and neglect of farming.

Inflation hits consumers worldwide

The rising prices complicate policy efforts to battle recession.

Rise in food prices sparks unrest

Sub-Saharan Africa has been particularly hard hit by the rising global food costs.

Grain prices soar globally

Rice shortages are appearing across Asia. In Egypt, the Army is now baking bread to curb food riots.