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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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4 ways to prevent natural disasters from becoming human tragedies
The catastrophic impact of climate change – especially on the developing world – is not inevitable. Here are four cutting-edge tools to anticipate and minimize the damage from natural disasters.
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What is Somalia's Al Shabab?
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In Pictures: Monitor photographers in Africa
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Algeria hosts regional summit amid rise in terrorism
The conference focuses on the trans-Sahel, a desert area spanning four N. African countries where Al Qaeda operatives are believed to be training.
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A meteor helps reveal West Africa's troubling drought history
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In N. Africa, Al Qaeda offshoot claims six Western hostages
The claim by Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb that it holds hostages kidnapped more than a month ago fuels fears that the group is expanding its reach.
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Researchers study the other greenhouse gas: water vapor
By tracking specific origins of moisture, scientists can better predict regional rain and snowfall.
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Heat sends Southwest climate back in time
Effect of natural drought cycle and climate change is restoration of the grasslands of centuries ago.
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How much of a threat is Al Qaeda in North Africa?
Despite Algerian insurgents' stated intentions to strike in Europe, some officials remain skeptical that an attack outside Africa is possible.
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Briefing: Lessons from past food crises
World leaders gather in Rome Tuesday for a UN food crisis conference. What does history teach about how to handle such shortages?
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