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March Madness 2013: wilder than usual?
A 75th anniversary, by definition, should be something special. That's what college basketball fans are expecting as the National Collegiate Athletic Association's men's tournament (aka 'March Madness') shifts into high gear this week.
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Garry Marshall: 10 stories from his memoir
The 'Pretty Woman' and 'New Year's Eve' director Garry Marshall reflects on his time in Tinseltown in his new memoir, 'My Happy Days In Hollywood.'
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How dangerous is nuclear power? Three lessons from Japan.
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Why are Somalia's militants clamping down on famine aid?
Somalia's militant group Al Shabab announced that a ban on some aid groups remains in place. The decision stems from a distrust of outsiders and a desire to deny the famine's existence.
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Why Nigeria's tactics with the militant Boko Haram may not work
The Nigerian government's strategy for dealing with Boko Haram is based on its experience with militants in the Niger Delta, but Boko Haram's different grievances means those tactics may not work.
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Mali's controversial family code approaches passage
Even if the family code passes, it will be somewhat of a victory for Muslim organizations and leaders who were able to get their concerns incorporated into the legislation, proving their political clout.
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Islamist militants clash with Mauritanian forces
Two fights between the Mauritanian military and Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb raises questions about the military's role fighting terror, an escalation of hostilities, and weapons sources.
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US drone strikes in Somalia likely to rally local support for militants
Even Somalis who are not members of the local militant group Al Shabab may see US drone strikes on the group as an unwelcome foreign intervention.
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The two Sudans' interdependence won't end with South's secession
The soon-to-be separate countries will remain interdependent after South Sudan's July 9 independence because of intertwined economies and security concerns.
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A comprehensive look at the history of attacks by Nigeria's Boko Haram
Boko Haram has been receiving more attention from the international community and media since its June 16 attack in Abuja. The scrutiny warrants a look at its history.
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Can a military coup restore democracy?
Niger's president amended the constitution to remain in power. So the military ousted him, quickly returning the country to democratic civilian control.
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African incumbents face public anger in upcoming votes
Although African incumbents facing reelection have so far performed well, those still facing votes will need to tread carefully amid rising public anger.
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South Sudan accuses North of supporting rebels
South Sudan claims the North is using rebels to sow chaos ahead of its official secession on July 9.
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Rod Blagojevich: As he contemplates jury's message, the bluster is gone
Before his second trial, Rod Blagojevich cast himself alternately as an amiable populist or a political warrior. But now convicted on 17 counts, the former governor is somber and pensive.
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Rod Blagojevich found guilty on 17 counts. Is it a turning point for Illinois?
In a retrial, Rod Blagojevich is convicted of corruption stemming from the sale of President Obama's seat in the US Senate. The former Illinois governor says he's 'stunned.'
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Islamic banking stirs up controversy in religiously-divided Nigeria
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria is fielding criticism for exacerbating the country's sectarian problems by allowing Islamic banking to make its debut in Nigeria.
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US struggles to exert leverage on Sudan
US efforts to both persuade and strong-arm Sudan's northern government into cooperation have been unsuccessful, illustrating a lack of leverage that is a result of inconsistent policies.
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In Senegal, religious leaders join constitutional debate
Senegal President Abdoulaye Wade abandoned his efforts to lower the electoral threshold for a presidential victory. In a 95 percent Muslim country, religious leaders can influence the debate.
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Boko Haram attacks show new range, sophistication
Recent attacks by Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram drive home to politicians the need to bring isolated northern Nigeria into alignment with the government.
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Electricity shortages drive Nigerians to the streets
Guest blogger Alex Thurston writes that economic grievances are likely to galvanize protests in several sub-Saharan African countries this year, as they are right now in Nigeria.
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Will African leaders heed Clinton's call to desert Qaddafi?
Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi curried favor among African leaders for decades by providing them with financial support, but Secretary of State Clinton is asking them to abandon him.
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Is Nigeria's Boko Haram a Wahhabi group?
The founder of Boko Haram could be labeled a Wahhabi for his opposition to secular governance, Western education, and other Islamic interpretations – but so could other Wahhabis in the country.
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Withdrawals, lack of pay for African Union's Somalia forces could thwart progress
The African Union Mission in Somalia has been gaining ground against Al Shabab, but threats of countries withdrawing soldiers and failure to pay others could set back that progress.
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Northern Sudan tells UN peacekeepers their time is up
Khartoum says that the mission of the UN peacekeepers in Sudan will be finished when South Sudan becomes independent on July 9.
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Jeffrey Sachs advocates three-child policy to stem Nigeria's population growth
Nigeria could be the world's third most populous nation by 2100, with 700 million people. American economist Jeffrey Sachs says a three-child policy is needed to contain the population explosion.
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In his federal retrial, Blagojevich takes the stand and center stage
Last summer, when a jury convicted Blagojevich on one count and deadlocked on all the rest, he didn't testify. This time defense lawyers apparently are betting on his personal charm.
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Opinion: Oprah Winfrey: The greatest existential philosopher ever?
Oprah Winfrey shares with the great existentialists an indomitable pursuit of two fundamental questions: Who are we? What can we become? And she has shed light on the possibility for a far more hopeful, productive answer to these questions than our traditional existential heroes.
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Local election in northern Sudan deepens North-South rift
Northern Sudan's ruling party candidate won a gubernatorial election over a candidate from South Sudan's ruling party in a vote that party rejected as fraudulent.
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