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5 reasons why Africa is not ready to meet its own security needs – yet
Africa’s experiment in a regional approach to security is serious and laudable, but it will take time to build credible capacity. Here are five reasons why Africa is not ready to meet its own security needs – yet.
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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: 10 quotes on his birthday
Read 10 quotes by Saint-Exupéry, author "The Little Prince," of one of the bestselling books of all time.
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In Pictures: Way beyond vacation: the 'Eat, Pray, Love' effect
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Currents
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Massive craters
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Qaddafi reportedly tracked heading south, although not in convoy
His plan may have been to rendezvous with the convoy outside of Libya.
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NATO drops leaflets urging Qaddafi loyalists to surrender
One NATO leaflet directed at non-Libyan Qaddafi fighters warned in Arabic: 'You have been involved in violent acts against innocent Libyan civilians.... Leave this country now.'
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Did Qaddafi flee to Niger? Libyan convoy in Niger is reminder of Sahel's close ties.
Muammar Qaddafi may not be in Niger, but he has lots of friends to Libya's south.
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Qaddafi regime rejects Libyan rebels' ultimatum to surrender
NATO is still hoping for a negotiated settlement with Libyan rebels to avoid more fighting, particularly in Qaddafi's hometown of Sirte. The deadline expires Saturday.
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Atrocities and lack of supplies strain Tripoli (VIDEO)
In Tripoli, human rights workers and locals are uncovering evidence of mass killings by Muammar Qaddafi's retreating army. Meanwhile, water distribution and other basic services are in disarray.
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Phoenix dust storm makes for dangerous driving and delays flights (Video)
Phoenix dust storm: The dust wall was about 3,000 feet high, said Austin Jamison, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Visibility was down to less than a quarter-mile in some areas.
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In Pictures: Way beyond vacation: the 'Eat, Pray, Love' effect
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Libya's western rebels run tighter operation than eastern brethren
In the remote mountains of western Libya, the rebels have moved beyond the 'rag-tag' militia label often used to characterize the opposition in the east.
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Libyan rebel says Osama bin Laden's death won't stop jihadist flow
'Al Qaeda [is] getting more and more organized and bringing people [to Libya] from abroad,' says the rebel, who has been contacted by militants wanting to fight against Col. Muammar Qaddafi.
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Africans debate impact of Osama bin Laden killing
Kenya greeted Osama bin Laden's death as "justice." Other countries worry that America's battle against terrorism masks an attempt to expand military influence in Africa.
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Morocco bombing bears hallmark of Al Qaeda group
Thursday's bombing in a popular Morocco tourist spot killed at least 16, and could give Moroccan leaders reason to halt reform efforts instigated by prodemocracy protests.
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Freedom now rings from one mountaintop radio station in western Libya
Radio Free Nalut's change from propaganda tool for Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi to rebel rallying cry highlights a new push to spread the revolution Libya's Qaddafi-controlled west.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Currents
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Qaddafi claims Al Qaeda could overrun Libya. Could it?
While most experts say Qaddafi is grossly exaggerating the influence of Al Qaeda, new questions are being raised about its true scope as Washington debates arming the opposition.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Massive craters
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Osama Bin Laden demands France withdraw from Afghanistan
Osama Bin Laden: Extremist groups associated with al-Qaida are holding at least seven French hostages, including five in the Sahara Desert and two in Afghanistan.
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Google logo today: Decoding Google's holiday doodle
Google launched an interactive holiday doodle logo today with 17 portraits of scenes around the world. Can you decipher it?
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Western Sahara clashes threaten UN talks between Morocco, separatists
Violence on the North Africa coast comes as Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front begin informal talks at the United Nations in New York over the disputed Western Sahara.
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In Pictures: Space Photos of the Day: Asteroids
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Deep Impacts
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Nigeria, poised for big growth, aims to be the next 'BRIC' country
Nigeria – the No. 3 supplier of US oil – says that by 2012 the country will be growing by 10 percent per year. Some economists agree.
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Genetic study uncovers wild ass ancestor of donkey
Genetic research has confirmed has confirmed one of two wild ass ancestors for the donkey, while raising questions about the second ancestor. The research also offers further evidence domestication took place in Africa.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 07/19
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President Sarkozy urges revamped trade ties at Africa-France Summit
French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday brought a number of new proposals to boost business ties with Africa during the 25th Africa-France Summit in Nice, France.
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Gallery: Who has nukes?
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