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Father of the Rainbow Nation: How well do you know Nelson Mandela?
Revolutionary and reconciler, Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison for his opposition to apartheid in South Africa before becoming the country's first black president.How well do you know this towering global statesman?
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Myanmar's about-face: 5 recent reforms
Since 1962, Myanmar's dictatorship has jailed the opposition, beat up monks, denied aid to disaster victims, and run scorched-earth campaigns against ethnic minorities. That may be changing, however. Here are five key changes the regime has made in just a matter of months.
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National Mentoring Month: 10 life-changing stories from celebrities
In the new book "The Person Who Changed My Life," 10 celebrities share stories of their mentors.
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In Pictures: Nelson Mandela Day
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/21
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After 15 years, Aung Sun Suu Kyi and Nazi resistance figure Hessel finally meet
French intellectual Stéphane Hessel, a former Nazi resistance figure, will meet Aung Sun Suu Kyi tomorrow as she concludes a tour of Europe. He talks to the Monitor about what this means to him.
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Rio+20 earth summit: Why Hillary Clinton won applause for statement on women
The UN's Rio+20 earth summit set only modest goals, but sparked controversy over the Vatican's successful effort to remove reference to 'reproductive rights' from the final document. Hillary Clinton vowed the US would ensure 'those rights are respected.'
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Chapter & Verse Alice Walker refuses publication of 'The Color Purple' in Hebrew
Alice Walker says she objects to the publication of 'The Color Purple' in Hebrew by an Israeli publisher because of the country's treatment of Palestinians.
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Aung San Suu Kyi accepts Nobel Peace Prize, 21 years later
The Myanmar activist said the prize helped her keep going in captivity.
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The Monitor's View: Aung San Suu Kyi brings timely message for Europe – and Egypt
In her trip to Europe, Aung San Suu Kyi shares lessons learned in Burma (Myanmar) on how one's inner freedom can overcome despair. That's timely, especially for Greece as well as Egypt, as 'The Lady' also picks up her Nobel Peace Prize.
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What Europe can learn from Aung San Suu Kyi's visit
During the next 16 days, Burmese Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is visiting Norway, Ireland, Britain, and France, where some say she is an example of turning weakness into strength.
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Decoder Wire Why is Israeli President Shimon Peres getting the US Medal of Freedom?
While it doesn't happen every year, it's not exactly rare for a foreign head of state or of government to be awarded the US Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award.
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Progress Watch In Saudi Arabia, a quiet tide of reform
Declining the revolutionary model that Egypt established in overthrowing Mubarak, Saudi reformers are working for a shift in mind-sets as well as policies – and making headway.
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South Africa braces for verdict on murder of far right leader
Afrikaners plan to protest as court delivers verdict tomorrow on two black men accused of murdering white supremacist Eugene Terreblanche. Is this the end of the Rainbow Nation?
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Chen Guangcheng: What's ahead for Chinese dissident now in the US?
Now that Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has reached the United States, both Beijing and Washington are hoping to put what could have been a tense diplomatic situation behind them.
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Under African Skies: movie review
When Paul Simon played, apartheid as his backdrop.
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Family asks UN to help free former Peace Corps volunteer jailed in Nicaragua
Of the 725 US citizens in jail abroad, more than half are behind bars in Latin America. Jason Puracal was imprisoned in November 2010, and his family says the US hasn't done enough in his case.
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Clint Eastwood: His wife and daughters will do family reality TV show
Clint Eastwood will make guest appearances in the new reality TV show "Mrs. Eastwood & Company." It will also feature a South African all-male vocal group.
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Africa Monitor Joseph Kony 2012: It's fine to 'Stop Kony' and the LRA. But Learn to Respect Africans.
Invisible Children's viral campaign to 'Stop Kony' is a powerful use of social media in activism. But by focusing on what Americans can do, they are undermining the role of Africans.
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South African ruling party expels Malema, but what's next?
Julius Malema, outspoken leader of the ANC Youth League, was expelled Wednesday for creating division within party. But ANC still faces challenge of appealing to youths.
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Africa Monitor Batwing: an African superhero for an American audience
Batwing is an AIDS orphan and a former child soldier. Guest blogger Sipho Hlongwane says DC Comics's latest character is believable, but Africans seek a hero who reforms system from within.
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Myanmar's about-face: 5 recent reforms
Since 1962, Myanmar's dictatorship has jailed the opposition, beat up monks, denied aid to disaster victims, and run scorched-earth campaigns against ethnic minorities. That may be changing, however. Here are five key changes the regime has made in just a matter of months.
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Interview: Former US spy chief sees shift toward Asia
In an interview, Admiral Dennis C. Blair - the former director of national intelligence - says the US needs to back moderate Islamic societies, and urges Israel to keep pace with a changing Middle East.
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National Mentoring Month: 10 life-changing stories from celebrities
In the new book "The Person Who Changed My Life," 10 celebrities share stories of their mentors.
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Sing Your Song: movie review
'Sing Your Song' shows the energy and optimism Harry Belafonte gave to civil rights work – around the world.
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Sometimes There Is a Void
A messy memoir from an important African voice.
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Vaclav Havel: playwright, poet, president, advocate for 'the individual' (Video)
Vaclav Havel not only led a peaceful 'Velvet Revolution' in Czechoslovakia, but inspired similar revolutions around the world with ideas that still resonate today. Vaclav Havel passed away on Sunday.
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The man Israel didn't release from prison: Marwan Barghouti
Palestinians originally hoped that Marwan Barghouti, compared by some to former South African prisoner-turned-president Nelson Mandela, would be included in a prisoner swap finalized today.
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Opinion: Penn State scandal sheds light on ethical gray areas
There has been plenty of outrage over the moral failings of Joe Paterno and others who were made aware of Jerry Sandusky's alleged sexual abuse of children. But ethical dilemmas are often more gray than black and white. Better ethics education can help us do the right thing in spite of the fog.
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South Africa's assembly passes 'secrecy bill,' stirring journalists' fears
Journalists and civic groups warn that the Protection of Information or 'secrecy bill,' will criminalize investigative journalism. The government says it will bolster South Africa's national security.
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