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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?
Spring training: 10 inspiring books about running

Spring is in the air. Lace up, put your shorts on, and pound some pavement!
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.
12 electrifying memoirs and biographies you might have missed

Check out these 12 recent memoirs and biographies that might have escaped your notice.
Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill

A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:

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Opinion: To save Zimbabwe, South Africa must step up

Its clout is needed to help end the ruin Mugabe has wrought.
Sculpture: Sending in angels

Lin Evola-Smidt turns weapons into art – on an increasingly ambitious scale.
Abductions of Zimbabwe activists could ruin talks

Twenty activists from the Movement for Democratic Change opposition party have been abducted since October. Their whereabouts are still unknown.
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New rival to test South Africa's ANC

The Congress of the People party officially launches on Tuesday. Its leaders – dissidents from the African National Congress – could usher in a more vibrant multiparty era.
Seeding the future

A British seed bank worries that lack of funding will stop the work of saving the world's most diverse collection of seeds.
The 12 days of Christmas plants - amaryllis

"Wow!" is the word for amaryllis.
Zimbabwe cholera outbreak threatens regional stability

Disease is the latest sign of breakdown in the most basic government services. As the problem spreads, neighboring nations may increase pressure on Mugabe to step down.
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The Monitor's View: Zero hour in Zimbabwe

Military intervention tempts, but there are other ways to oust despot Mugabe.
US, world influence over Mugabe limited

Despite President Bush's strong words Tuesday, few levers exist to force Zimbabwe's leader out.
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Last-minute shift could jeopardize Congo peace talks

Gen. Laurent Nkunda's rebel group says Congo's move to invite 20 other rebel groups could scupper bilateral talks that began Monday.
Frustration high in Zimbabwe's Army, a Mugabe power base

Hundreds of soldiers looted in the capital, Harare, in the past week. Has President Robert Mugabe lost control?
Senegalese thirsty to learn find an oasis in a simple library

In a nation of 40 percent literacy and great poverty, students read novels in lunch-break installments at this struggling civic institution.
Senegalese thirsty to learn find an oasis in a simple library

In a nation of 40 percent literacy and great poverty, students read novels in lunch-break installments at this struggling civic institution.
Africa’s AIDS fight: Fresh focus on issue of multiple partners

New research is leading to new prevention programs focused on cultural change.
Former South African addict helps others kick the habit – by surfing

Lenny Stolk started LJ's Surf Clinic this fall in Cape Town, South Africa. The clinic's goal is to help addicts get clean.
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Garden 'siteseeing' in Egypt, New Zealand, South Africa, and England

Garden blogs around the world.
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A global online push for compassion

The project to promote the golden rule has attracted 100,000 visitors from 181 nations in its first week.
Our first century

A mandate to 'lighten' still drives the Monitor at the dawn of its second 100 years.
Developing countries vow to shut door on Big Tobacco

150-plus nations agreed this weekend to cut lobbyists' ties to government.