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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/29
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/16
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In Pictures: Vuvuzela overload
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World Cup results: U.S. advances after beating Algeria 1 - 0
World Cup results are good for the U.S. as Landon Donovan scored in injury time as the United States advanced to the round of 16 with a 1-0 win over Algeria
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/16
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In Pictures: Vuvuzela overload
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/13
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/11
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In Pictures: Crazy World Cup fans
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As World Cup 2010 kicks off, where South Africa stands 16 years after apartheid
South Africa is a model of racial reconciliation following decades of apartheid, with a burgeoning black middle class. But high crime, unequal wealth, and social tensions persist as the nation hosts World Cup 2010.
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World Cup stampede renews concern over South Africa's preparedness
Sunday's World Cup stampede during a friendly between Nigeria and North Korea injured more than a dozen people, but officials say this will not be a problem at any of the tournament's official matches.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/06
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Prostitutes flock to South Africa ahead of World Cup 2010
As with the 2006 World Cup in Germany, a rampant sex trade is of concern to human rights groups ahead of the World Cup 2010 in South Africa, which kicks off next month. Prostitutes, many from impoverished Zimbabwe, are arriving to cash in on an estimated 500,000 visiting fans.
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In Pictures: Ready for the World Cup
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Will terrorism acquittal of MDC's Roy Bennett salvage Zimbabwe unity government?
Roy Bennett, a white commercial farmer and top figure in the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), was acquitted Monday of terrorism charges. He's offered to lower his profile, but can that boost prospects of Zimbabwe's unity government?
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World Cup soccer: Why S. Africa booed concert headlined by Shakira
FIFA failed to include a single South African act in a June 10 concert to kick off the World Cup soccer tournament this summer in South Africa. After a minor uproar, they added five new acts to a list topped by Shakira.
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NPT 101: What does it take for a country to give up its nuclear weapons?
South Africa dismantled its nuclear weapons after resisting fierce international sanctions for years. David Albright, who wrote extensively about that transition, says it may hold lessons – of patience and pressure – for dealing with Iran.
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In Pictures: Babies around the world
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Rwandan opposition leader Ingabire released on bail
After being charged Wednesday with denying the 1994 genocide, Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire was released on bail Thursday. The move is the latest sign of rising tensions ahead of August presidential elections
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Can South Africa leaders cool racial tensions after killing of white supremacist?
South Africa leaders are racing to allay concerns about security during the World Cup in June as details of Sunday's killing of white supremacist leader Eugene Terreblanche grab headlines worldwide.
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ICC to investigate Kenya election violence. Will leaders cooperate?
The International Criminal Court has told Luis Moreno Ocampo to investigate the role of senior politicians in 2008 Kenya election violence. But some are already suspected of working to undermine the ICC.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/30
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The big cats' best friend
For more than 50 years, Ann van Dyk has championed cheetahs.
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Kenya political crisis: Kofi Annan to the rescue – again?
A corruption scandal threatens to tear apart the fragile coalition government, prompting fear of a return to the ethnic violence that killed 1,300 and displaced hundreds of thousands after the disputed elections of December 2007.
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Haitians to Africa? Senegal resettlement plans gain steam
Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade announced this week that 50 Haitians displaced by last month’s devastating earthquake have taken him up on his offer to resettle in Senegal.
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It wasn't us: Somali militants disavow Kenya threat
Al Shabab, the Somali militant group with ideological links to Al Qaeda, says the threat to attack Kenya – posted on its website this week – is fake.
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