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Afro-pop bands hop continents

In U.S., African musicians find more opportunity and audiences.
Why Pedro Pires won the $5 million Ibrahim Prize for African governance

Cape Verde's former president Pedro Pires won the $5 million Ibrahim Prize for good governance both for how he eased his nation's indebtedness, and for his willingness to step down from power.
As Katia blows by the East Coast, Nate and Maria are brewing in tropics

Hurricane Katia is churning high surf and rip tides on the East Coast before racing across the Atlantic. But Nate is stewing in the Gulf of Mexico and Maria is skimming toward the Caribbean.
Change Agent
Five trees you’ve never heard of that are helping to feed Africa

Trees such as black plum, marula, and dika provide fruits, leaves, and nuts that have nourished Africans for centuries.
South Africa's new Internet cable link could bring economic boom

A new $650 million cable system connecting southern Africa with West Africa and Europe will double the capacity of South Africa's mobile phone and Internet networks.
In Pictures: Ivory Coast unrest
African Union says diplomatic options remain in Ivory Coast

Despite threats from regional bloc ECOWAS that it would soon use force in Ivory Coast, leaders of the African Union said they will give mediation efforts more time.
Tropical Storm Lisa forms as Hurricane Igor lashes eastern Canada

Tropical Storm Lisa formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, while Hurricane Igor swept past Newfoundland. One early prognostication on Tropical Storm Lisa says it might not make landfall.
Hurricane Igor heads north, all the way to Greenland?

Hurricane Igor had weakened to a bottom-tier hurricane by the time it brushed past Bermuda. Forecasters say Igor could still pack strong winds as it becomes a post-tropical depression over Greenland Thursday.
Hurricane Julia joins Igor in the Atlantic as Karl greets Mexico

Hurricane Julia became a Category 4 storm Wednesday. Tropical storm Karl is expected to reach hurricane status by the time it makes landfall in Mexico Saturday morning. Igor could brush Bermuda by Sunday.
Hurricane Igor: Will it reach Bermuda?

Hurricane Igor could weaken and be over Bermuda by Sunday, forecasters say. But the path could change.
Hurricane Julia forms in the Atlantic Ocean

Hurricane Julia has maximum sustained winds Tuesday near 75 mph, with some additional strengthening expected during the next day or so.
National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Igor intensifies quickly

National Hurricane Center says that hurricane Igor got its kick as it encountered a perfect environment. It could flirt with Category 5 status.
Hurricane Igor could become Category 5 hurricane in Atlantic

Hurricane Igor was at Category 4 strength with winds near 150 mph, but the National Hurricane Center in Miami said Hurricane Igor could reach Category 5 strength today.
Igor grows into a hurricane as it quickly strengthens

Forecasters say they expect Igor to strengthen significantly within the next 12 hours, achieving maximum sustained winds of 110 miles an hour or more.
Tropical Storm Igor expected to regain strength

Tropical Storm Igor, located about 350 miles west of the Cape Verde Islands, is expected to regain tropical storm strength in the far eastern Atlantic.
Hurricane Frank forms in the Pacific

Hurricane Frank has formed in the Pacific off Mexico's coast while a new tropical depression formed in the Atlantic.
Hurricane Danielle forms in Atlantic, Earl on her heels

Hurricane Danielle started the day as a Category 2 storm, but was downgraded to Category 1 at 11 a.m. Hurricane Danielle is not expected to have much impact on the US, but may create rough conditions for Bermuda by Sunday.
In Pictures: Space photos of the day 08/09
Hurricane Alex wreaking havoc on BP Gulf oil spill

Hurricane Alex has pushed oil from the BP Gulf oil spill spill onto Gulf coast beaches, with some tar balls as large as apples.
Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Astonishing footage from World War II on the Smithsonian Channel, Cape Verde's Billie Holiday on CD, 'Sesame Street' at 40, and more.
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Chávez, Qaddafi get chummy at 'South-South' summit

The Africa-South America summit’s big personalities dominated the show. But some concrete proposals, like the plan for a Bank of the South, also came from it.
In Pictures: Retracing Darwin's footsteps
Russia denies mystery ship was carrying missiles to Iran

Speculation that the Arctic Sea cargo ship seized in the Baltic in July was carrying weapons or other illicit cargo continues to swirl.
A stop-by-stop account of Clinton's Africa trip

During her seven-country tour, Clinton highlighted the continent's successes, stressed the work yet to be done, and strengthened US trading alliances.