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Correspondent reflections: The 10 news events that shaped 2011
In this special section, we look at the year’s biggest stories, and seven staff correspondents reflect on events in hot spots from Latin America to the Libyan front.
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In Pictures: Nelson Mandela Day
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In Pictures: Michelle Obama travels with her girls
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Mounting friction between Mugabe, Tsvangirai threaten Zimbabwe's government
Prime Minister Tsvangirai could pull out, leading to early elections that would favor President Mugabe, whose far-reaching powers haven't yet been curbed by promised constitutional reform.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 11/09
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This just in: Sudan referendum may not lead to war
In an effort to keep readers clicking, editors and journalists may be making the climate of the Sudan referendum appear more dire than it actually is.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/01
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Africa Monitor
In Cape Town, a clamor for independence
A Cape Town political party is hoping to turn the differences between the Western Cape and the rest of South Africa into electoral votes and, ultimately, independence for the region.
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More white South Africans struggle in post-apartheid economy
White South Africans are increasingly living below the poverty line as the country's job market adjusts to a post-apartheid era, which lacks the government support for whites that it once had.
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Global doors slam shut on immigrants
While Arizona's anti-immigrant law gets all the attention, countries around the world are pursuing tough immigration polices on a scale rarely seen in history.
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Africa Monitor
Industry expert warning: Nationalizing South Africa mining will scare investors
The nationalization of South Africa mining would scare off investors at a time when foreign investment is needed most to help create jobs, say industry experts.
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Africa Monitor
Nigeria explosion: Twitter broke the news
Before the Nigeria explosion even happened Friday, Twitter was already warning Nigerians, and it continued leading the news organizations all day.
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Nigeria arrests, then frees top opposition figure in bomb probe
Critics claim the arrest of media mogul Raymond Dokpesi, the director of opposition presidential candidate Ibrahim Babangida's campaign, was politically motivated.
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Former Nigerian rebel leader arrested in South Africa
Henry Okah, the former leader of the Nigerian rebel group that claimed responsibility for a car bomb that killed 12 people in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, on Friday, is due in South African court Monday.
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Congo opposition figure allegedly escapes kidnapping attempt
A top member of a Congo opposition group in South Africa says assailants attempted to kidnap him last week because he is rallying Congolese nationals against President Kabila.
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Cellphones' role in activism in Africa is threatened
Some countries have taken steps to block cellphone use during unrest, eliminating a key tool for African activists and organizers.
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Africa Monitor
How genetically modified seeds can help - and hurt - Africa's farmers
Proponents say genetically modified seeds arm Africa's family farms in the war against pests, droughts, and depleting soil. Critics cite concerns about biodiversity and health.
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ANC faction proposes a second South Africa media tribunal
Ahead of the ruling ANC's party meeting next week, a faction suggests altering the Constitution to include a second South Africa media tribunal. Some see the move as a warning to the media to stop fighting a greater degree of regulation.
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Global News Blog
In South Africa, judge outlaws burning Bibles, Qurans, other holy books
A Muslim group successfully petitioned to stop a Bible bonfire in Johannesburg that was intended as a response to the now-cancelled Quran burning in Florida.
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Global News Blog
How Koran burning in Florida could play in the Muslim world
The planned Koran burning in Florida could provoke a response in the Muslim world like that in 2006 to a Danish cartoon of the prophet Mohammad. A correspondent remembers the scene in Kabul at that time.
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Strikes in South Africa could have long-term economic consequences
In South Africa, 1.3 million striking public service workers refuse government offers, further disrupting schools and hospitals and posing long term economic problems.
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Africa Monitor
In South Africa, ANC Youth League bouncers send local journalists scurrying
Security guards ejected South Africa media professionals from a meeting of the ANC Youth League on Thursday, another sign of the African National Congress's increasing discomfort with a free press.
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Africa Monitor
Zimbabwe Youth League urges South Africa to grab mines, land from white farmers
Youth League leaders from Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's ruling ZANU-PF party urged their counterparts in South Africa's ruling party to seize land and mines from minority white farmers to 'correct past imbalances.'
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Mass rape in Congo reignites questions on efficacy of UN force
A report this week that Rwandan rebels looted villages in Congo and mass-raped more than 150 women and children in July has human rights activists asking why the UN peacekeeping mission can't prevent such atrocities.
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Africa Monitor
South Africa strikes continue with schools, hospitals shut
An ongoing national South Africa strike by government workers was calmer on Friday, after violent protests flared earlier in the week. Many schools remain closed and some hospitals are turning patients away.
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Africa Monitor
South Africa's media tribunal: US ambassador weighs in on press freedom
The United States has joined those questioning proposed changes to South Africa's media laws, including a media tribunal and information bill that critics call 'draconian.'
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Zimbabwe diamond ban: Will it work?
The US-based Rapaport Diamond Trading Network announced a Zimbabwe diamond ban Monday, but will it have the desired effect of preventing child labor and forced labor?
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Naomi Campbell 'dirty stones' presented to Taylor war-crimes trial
The 'dirty stones' - uncut diamonds - that model Naomi Campbell indicated she may have received from Liberian strongman Charles Taylor, now on trial for war-crimes at The Hague, were handed over to authorities by a man affiliated with a charity established by former South African President Nelson Mandela.
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