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China 'buying out' Africa: Top 5 destinations of Chinese money

On a quest to secure raw materials and energy resources to support the exponential growth of its economy, China has become the fastest-growing investor in Africa. Here are the top five destinations of Chinese capital, in order of estimated Chinese investment.
5 countries with the longest ongoing US sanctions

Sanctions are once again leading the news with trade embargoes tightening around Iran and debates over whether to loosen US restrictions on Cuba and Myanmar.
The International Criminal Court's docket in Africa

With the confirmation of charges against four senior Kenyan leaders, there are now seven different countries where the International Criminal Court has filed charges of crimes against humanity. All of those cases emanate from Africa.
In Pictures: Monitor photographers in Africa
South Sudan: 5 key questions answered

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Tibetans join anti-Olympics chorus

Exiles in India vowed to defy a police ban on their march to Tibet, launched Monday.
Opinion: What it takes to open a door for the poor

Big levers are within reach, but tend to be overlooked or controversial.
Rev. Jim Wallis searches for old-time justice

The author and activist aims to strengthen the link between spirituality and commitment to moral issues like poverty.
Who's buying Burma's gems?

Laura Bush's campaign for a global boycott is being undone by China's appetite for Olympic souvenirs made of Burmese jade.
Critics question China's handling of alleged terror plot

Security experts question whether claims about Friday's domestic airliner incident amount to state propaganda to bolster a pre-Olympics crackdown.
Opinion: Why so much aid for the poor has made so little difference

Is poverty cultural or technical? Such debates shouldn't impede progress.
Rabbi Harold Schulweis rallies help for the oppressed abroad

He has inspired thousands to take action against inhumanity in the 3-1/2 years since founding Jewish World Watch.
In Sudan, another conflict could eclipse Darfur

The oil-rich region of Abyei could become the next flash point between Arab and African Sudanese.
China speaks out on Darfur crisis

Keen not to taint Olympics, and under pressure from West, Beijing sends envoy to Khartoum with strong words.
In a season of underdog triumphs, Oscar contenders jostle for 'little guy' status

The history of the Academy Awards suggests that Hollywood loves a good Cinderella story. Will this year be any different?
Spielberg helps spoil China's hope for a politics-free Olympics

The Hollywood director resigned this week as artistic adviser to the Beijing games to protest China's Darfur policy.
U.S. 'citizen diplomats' honored for volunteering abroad

By helping improve lives around the world, they rebuild the America's image abroad.
Chad refugees head home after failed rebel coup

Tens of thousands of Chadians fled when rebels stormed the capital earlier this month. They're returning cautiously.
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Opinion: Out of Kenya's violence, rebirth

Forget tribal tags. This fight is about economic disparity. And it's a crucial catharsis.
France backs Deby, may intervene in Chad

After a green light from the UN, France decided Tuesday to scrap its neutrality and help fend off a rebel advance.
The Monitor's View: In Chad, put refugees first

An armed rebellion in Chad threatens hundreds of thousands of refugees.
As fighting rages in Chad, France's new role revealed

France did not repel this weekend's coup attempt on its former colony as it has in the past, but the UN Monday approved unilateral French action to support Chad's government.
If Chad coup succeeds, Darfur crisis could deepen

Rebels stormed Chad's capital, delaying arrival of EU troops to help refugees.
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Opinion: Genocide prevention: 60 years of abject failure

Darfur reinforces the impotence of this UN mandate.
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about democracy in Darfur and cash for good grades.
Reporters on the Job
Opinion: Darfur's best hope: the ballot box

A regime-ousting election could help more than peacekeepers.