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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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Five hotbeds of biodiversity
Here are five flora- and fauna-rich ecologies that Conservation International, a nonprofit organization in Arlington, Va., says are more than 70 percent intact.
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In Pictures: Food security in Africa
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 09/22
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Five hotbeds of biodiversity
Here are five flora- and fauna-rich ecologies that Conservation International, a nonprofit organization in Arlington, Va., says are more than 70 percent intact.
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Mozambique takes first step against backroom abortions
Mozambique's legislature is expected to pass a bill to legalize abortions in March in an effort to reduce the country's high rate of unsafe backroom abortions.
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Hostage rescue: Will US intervene more in Somalia?
The US military has largely left East African nations to bring peace to Somalia. But hostage rescue, such as the SEAL operation Tuesday, is a tool the US military is using more often.
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Afro-pop bands hop continents
In U.S., African musicians find more opportunity and audiences.
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Five innovations working to empower women
Women produce more than half of the world's food but face unique challenges as farmers. Five innovative programs are helping them – and strengthening the world's food system.
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Is Indian investment in Ethiopian farms a 'land grab?' (VIDEO)
Investment by Indian-owned Karuturi Global has raised questions about whether Ethiopia is literally giving away the farm, or conversely, launching a 'green revolution' to help Ethiopia feed itself.
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Africa Rising: With film school, can Sierra Leone change 'Blood Diamond' image?
The film 'Blood Diamond' scared off tourists and investors. Now Sierra Leoneons want to tell their own stories in film, and Ahmed Mansaray has a film school to show them how.
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Leadership: A constructive rebel bucks hierarchy
One leadership style leads a constructive rebel to break rules in diplomacy.
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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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Beyond Viktor Bout: How to stop the next 'Lord of War'
Viktor Bout, the world's most notorious arms trafficker escaped trial for decades by exploiting a patchwork of international laws on arms trade. His case underscores the need for an international Arms Trade Treaty to regulate arms sales and hold "merchants of death" accountable.
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Germany sees public bookshelves spring up all over the country
Shelves that allow anyone to take or leave a book are a hit in cities and suburbs, including Cologne.
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An argument for further dividing Africa
Guest blogger G. Pascal Zachary writes that there are some countries, like Sudan, that could benefit from being split up and other countries that could benefit from being combined into one.
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The piano and the musician: A blogger's musings on the instrument she loves
The piano is one of the most intimidating instruments in all its glory, intimidating to play, to study, to compose for, and to buy. It's also one of the most satisfying for this one musician.
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Africa is becoming a test lab for mobile phone development
Lessons in innovation that Vodafone learns from its work in sub-Saharan Africa will be applied to its projects around the world.
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Answering the world's growing water problem
The number of people around the world without access to clean water is growing. The answer may not be huge dams but rainwater collection and other micro-projects involving families and communities.
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In budget cutting, how to make foreign aid less vulnerable
Current foreign aid models don't fit 21st-century needs, a World Bank report suggests. Ending people's fear of their own rulers – through better governance – is the key to development.
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Hunger and food security: Is Africa selling the farm?
Foreign investors see Africa as a breadbasket. Done well, investment could help with African hunger but create food security for the rest of the world.
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Hunger and food security: One way to create an African breadbasket
Foreign investment in a Zambian farming firm may be a business model for Africa's hunger and food security problems.
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In Pictures: Food security in Africa
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South Africa ups border security amid Christmas travel
South Africa says it is ramping up border security 'to ensure the safe and smooth movement of travelers.' Rights activists worry the government is targeting Zimbabwean migrants traveling home for Christmas.
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KFC aims to double revenue in Africa by 2012. The colonel would be proud.
KFC this week became the latest iconic American company to make significant moves into Africa, following expansion by Coca-Cola and Walmart.
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On World AIDS Day, infection rates are declining, but dwindling funds threaten progress
World AIDS Day on Wednesday is a chance to assess the impact of six years of heavy US and international donor funding.
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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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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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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 09/22
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