Topic: Nairobi
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How the world is reacting to Obama's reelection
From China to Iran, President Obama's reelection elicited everything from celebration to doubt about his second-term agenda. Here are 11 responses:
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Iran vs. Israel: 8 recent attacks Israel blames on Iran
Yesterday's attack on Israeli tourists in the Bulgarian town of Burgas is the eighth major incident in which Israel has accused the Iranian government and its allies of planning to attack, or of attacking, Israeli citizens. Iran denies involvement in any of the incidents, but it accuses Israel of a string of deadly attacks on Iranian nuclear scientists over the past year.
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Social Media Stars
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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3 great photo books
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Iran attack on UK embassy: 5 high profile embassy breaches
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Poll: World wants green action, despite costs
Sixty-nine percent of those polled in 21 countries say utility firms should be obliged to use more renewable resources, even if this would increase their monthly bills.
11/19/2008 12:00 am -
What does Congo's Gen. Nkunda want?
An ordained preacher and rebel group commander, Gen. Laurent Nkunda is threatening to draw other nations into a war in eastern Congo.
11/14/2008 12:00 am -
Kenya taps into Brazil's ethanol expertise
Last month, a team of four ethanol experts from Brazil visited the East African country as part of a program to share advice.
11/14/2008 12:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Killing of Congolese civilians highlights urgency of UN summit
At least 12 people were killed Nov. 6 in the Congo. Today, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon called for rebels to restore the ceasefire.
11/07/2008 12:00 am -
What Obama’s election means abroad
Barack Obama’s victory was met with euphoria in many nations by those who see him as restoring their faith in American ideals.
11/05/2008 12:00 am -
World
11/03/2008 12:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Somali forces free hijacked vessel
Amid increasingly brazen pirate attacks, Europe eyes antipiracy patrols.
10/15/2008 01:00 am -
Kenya deports anti-Obama author
Jerome Corsi, author of "Obama Nation: Leftist Politics and the Cult of Personality," tried to launch his new book, but violated immigration rules, Kenyan officials say.
10/08/2008 01:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
10/08/2008 01:00 am -
Kenyan officials deport anti-Obama author
10/07/2008 01:00 am -
Watching Africa from the inside
New cable channels offer view of diverse continent through Africans’ eyes.
09/26/2008 01:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
09/22/2008 01:00 am -
A Guide to the Birds of East Africa
A McCall Smith-like romance set in Kenya's expat community.
09/01/2008 01:00 am -
Pirates help fund Somali warlords
Gunmen hijacked four ship within 48 hours last week. Cash retrieved from ransoms is paying for weapons and salaries of fighters on both sides of Somalia's conflict.
08/27/2008 01:00 am -
A family stands at Kenya’s crossroads
After last year’s divisive election, Kenya slipped into chaos. One family’s disparate experiences show the cruelty, and courage, of the days that followed.
08/26/2008 01:00 am -
Why the Kenya talks succeeded
Could this be a blueprint for peace in other African conflicts?
08/08/2008 01:00 am -
After two months of discord, finally a handshake
In January, one of Africa's most stable democracies was violently ripping itself apart. How was it saved? In Part 4 of a four-part special report, the key players tell what happened.
08/08/2008 01:00 am -
For Kenya, a month of attacks, then quick progress
In January, one of Africa's most stable democracies was ripping itself apart. How was it saved? Part 2 of four.
08/06/2008 01:00 am -
Timeline: Kenya's post-election path
08/05/2008 01:00 am -
Key players in Kenya's peace deal
08/05/2008 01:00 am -
Kenya's students vent frustration by attacking schools
Observers say students are reacting to outbreaks of violence that followed last year's controversial presidential elections.
07/31/2008 01:00 am -
Chapter & Verse The little shop around the corner ... in Nairobi
07/08/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Somali bomb attack targets president Abdullahi Yusuf
The attack undermines a UN-mediated cease-fire signed last week between the government and opposition groups as the country's humanitarian crisis worsens.
06/19/2008 01:00 am -
In Kenya's hotbed of postelection violence, a bishop sows seeds of peace
Cornelius Arap Korir is starting to unite the two warring ethnic communities through their common desire to grow the food that will help them to rebuild their lives.
06/14/2008 01:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
06/13/2008 01:00 am
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