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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?
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Spring training: 10 inspiring books about running
Spring is in the air. Lace up, put your shorts on, and pound some pavement!
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Opinion 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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12 electrifying memoirs and biographies you might have missed
Check out these 12 recent memoirs and biographies that might have escaped your notice.
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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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Sierra Leoneans look for peace through full truth about war crime
Human rights activist John Caulker looks beyond the high-profile and costly prosecutions to village-level reconciliation.
07/08/2008 01:00 am -
Why Europe backpedals on biofuel targets
Ethanol and other biofuels are boosting food prices and greenhouse gases, says a new British report.
07/08/2008 01:00 am -
Spectacular new species
For kids: A few of the nearly 17,000 species discovered last year have 'electric' personalities.
07/08/2008 01:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
07/07/2008 01:00 am -
Sierra Leoneans look for peace through full truth about war crime
Human rights activist John Caulker looks beyond the high-profile and costly prosecutions to village-level reconciliation.
07/07/2008 01:00 am -
African Union calls for unity government in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's opposition rejects calls for a unity government, however, citing perceived bias of mediator, South African President Thabo Mbeki.
07/03/2008 01:00 am -
World
07/03/2008 01:00 am -
'Rome 1960': birth of a new era
Ideals clashed with reality in the 1960 Olympic Games.
07/02/2008 01:00 am -
Why South Africa's Mbeki won't rein in Mugabe
Even in Africa, pressure is mounting for Thabo Mbeki to increase pressure on Zimbabwe's president.
07/01/2008 01:00 am -
A global war on inflation
Many nations have begun to tighten their credit reins in an effort to curb rising prices.
07/01/2008 01:00 am -
Planes, trains, and automobiles – the Internet hits the road
Chrysler’s big Wi-Fi announcement means the Web is even more ‘world wide,’ but is that a good thing?
07/01/2008 01:00 am -
Will Africa take action against Zimbabwe's Mugabe?
The African Union is expected to discuss the issue in Egypt Monday, one day after Mugabe declared a 'sweeping victory' in Friday's presidential runoff, which was widely condemned as a sham.
06/30/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Real change happens off-line
Millennials need to be activists face to face.
06/30/2008 01:00 am -
Mandela's words on Zimbabwe resonate widely
The South African statesman spoke critically in London about Robert Mugabe's crackdown.
06/27/2008 01:00 am -
World
06/27/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Blind trusts will improve blind justice in the high court
They could help avoid judicial conflicts of interest.
06/25/2008 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View Zimbabwe's neighborhood
The best hope for ousting dictator Robert Mugabe is pressure from Zimbabwe's neighbors.
06/25/2008 01:00 am -
Needed: Underwater ‘national parks’
Set-asides can restore ocean balance and diversity – but all stakeholders must buy into them.
06/25/2008 01:00 am -
Mugabe more isolated
The opposition's pullout from Friday's vote raises pressure on Zimbabwe's leader.
06/24/2008 01:00 am -
World
06/20/2008 01:00 am -
World
06/19/2008 01:00 am -
South Africa's president calls attacks on immigrants shameful
President Mbeki says end 'attacks against Africans' and welcome them back home. But a police raid on a transit camp sends another message.
06/18/2008 01:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
06/18/2008 01:00 am -
Mozambique struggles to accommodate refugees from South Africa
Xenophobic violence forced many to flee. Now, they face an uncertain future inside transit camps.
06/17/2008 01:00 am -
Bridging the African digital divide - with a ‘toaster’
Lines form at open-source software vending-machines.
06/17/2008 01:00 am
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