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Roald Dahl: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 quotes by Roald Dahl, author of 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'
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4 ways to prevent natural disasters from becoming human tragedies
The catastrophic impact of climate change – especially on the developing world – is not inevitable. Here are four cutting-edge tools to anticipate and minimize the damage from natural disasters.
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Four things Syria must do after Bashar al-Assad
It’s not too early to consider the way forward for Syria after Bashar al-Assad. Examples in other countries show that a transition will be greatly aided if Syrians can do these four things:
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 08/11
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Four reasons help is slow to reach Somalia’s famine victims
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While a deal sets up new climate talks, scientists help Africans adapt now
Delegates in Durban, South Africa struck a deal to seek a new climate change treaty. Meanwhile, less-contentious projects like a famine early warning system help now.
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Opinion: Africa isn't a lost cause, and global consumers are making a difference
In spite of conflicts and humanitarian crises, there's change afoot in Africa. Seven of the ten fastest-growing economies during the next five years will be in sub-Saharan Africa. To support them, global consumers can use the Internet to gain direct access to the goods of African artisans.
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Progress Watch Kenya finds cleaner government is just a keystroke away
Kenya is promoting cleaner government by computerizing many of the tasks that used to be handled by bureaucrats – who might seek bribes to expedite requests.
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Good Reads: Pakistan summons outspoken envoy Haqqani, Kenya's Somali operation
Pakistan's envoy to the US, Ambassador Husain Haqqani, explains why Pakistan cannot simply clear out militants from its mountainous regions, while Kenya marches into Somalia to try a similar task.
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Just who knew that Kenya would launch its attack on Somalia?
Somalia's president has condemned Kenya's surprise 10-day-long attack onto Somali soil. Uganda has praised it, and the US and French governments claim no involvement.
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What are Kenya's long-term goals in Somalia?
Answer: Kenya is making inroads against Al Shabab. But Kenya's long-term aim is unclear.
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Africa Rising: Continent's income to triple, extreme poverty gone by 2060?
Most African countries 'will attain upper middle income status' by 2060, says a new report to be released tomorrow by the African Development Bank.
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The world doesn't need to go thirsty
With world population expected to grow by 2 billion people by mid-century, supplies of clean water could be tight. But a new study suggests the key is not just how much water is available but how intelligently humanity uses it.
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Kenya sends troops into Somalia in major policy shift
Kenya's military intervention into neighboring Somalia follows a string of kidnappings on Kenyan soil by Somali pirates and terrorist threats by Al Shabab, an Islamist militant group linked to Al Qaeda.
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Arrests of journalists show Ethiopia's sterner side
From the arrest of more than 100 Ethiopian opposition activists, journalists, and columnists, to the arrest of two Swedish journalists, Ethiopia's government is showing its intolerance of dissent.
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Somalia famine revives debate: is it acceptable to patent aid?
Somalia's famine has boosted demand for the malnutrition treatment Plumpy'nut. But a patent curtails production – and has sparked intense debate over balancing business interests with humanitarian need.
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Difference Maker Paul Joynson-Hicks launches groups that empower Africa's poor and disabled
Photographer Paul Joynson-Hicks has a second vocation: He founds nonprofit organizations in Uganda and Tanzania that serve the needy.
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Powering Potential puts technology in schools in Tanzania while respecting local cultures
Janice Lathen brought more than computers to a remote part of Tanzania. She brought a window on the world.
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Killing of Al Qaeda's No. 2 a hammer blow to weakening group [VIDEO]
The CIA has reportedly killed Al Qaeda's No. 2 Atiyah Abdul Rahman in a drone strike in Pakistan. His death comes as a massive blow to the terrorist group's central leadership.
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Backpack Farms helps small African farmers defeat drought
Backpack Farms supports African farmers with low-cost products and training suited to their needs.
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God's provision and protection in the Horn of Africa
A Christian Science perspective: Thousands of Somalis have made their way to refugee camps in Kenya, seeking food and aid. Is there anything we can do to help?
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Ghana schoolboy launches his own Somalia famine fundraiser
An 11-year-old boy in Ghana, Andrew Adansi-Bonnah, has started his own effort to raise millions of dollars to help hungry refugees in Somalia.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 08/11
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Somalia famine: Lessons we can take away
Somalia expert Ken Menkhaus spoke with a guest blogger from the Enough Project about what policies need to change for a durable solution to the famine.
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What does Al Shabab's withdrawal from Somalia's capital mean?
The Islamist group Al Shabab withdrew from Somalia's capital city, Mogadishu, this weekend, but whether that is a sign of success for the African Union mission and Somalian government is unclear.
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Africa: a continent to love
A Christian Science perspective.
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Four reasons help is slow to reach Somalia’s famine victims
As more information about East Africa’s famine reaches Western audiences, the situation looks increasingly grim – but aid doesn’t seem to be keeping pace with the publicity. What challenges do humanitarian organizations face?
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Famine in the Horn of Africa: why the world is slow to respond
Millions of lives are at stake in the drought and famine in East Africa, but aid is hampered by security concerns in Somalia and donors surprised by the severity of the crisis.
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The Monitor's View: Shake off 'donor fatigue' to end famine in Somalia
The UN, for the first time in decades, had declared a famine alert. Millions in Somalia face starvation. The West cannot be stuck in its own woes.
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World's newest country: future of South Sudan tied to efficacy of foreign aid
Western- and UN-backed aid organizations have lined up to support the fledgling Republic of South Sudan, but the challenges facing the nation 'would tax even the most developed of countries.'
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