Topic: South Africa
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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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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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Inside Zimbabwe's healthcare crisis
The collapse of Zimbabwe's health sector, once the envy of many African countries, has quickly spread the country's internal crisis to neighboring countries.
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Velázquez with a 'lisp,' and the center of English
After an art-themed concert, some musings about how language changes
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Opinion: When talking with terrorists makes sense
Used wisely, talks provide leverage, not appeasement.
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South African churches mobilize as anti-foreigner violence flares
Church and community centers have been providing refuge for tens of thousands fleeing recent anti-immigrant violence.
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Opinion: Food aid must go local to do good
Aid groups have a responsibility to consider the impact of their programs on local culture.
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Two new flowers in my garden
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South Africa's anti-immigrant violence spreads to Cape Town
Police, Army begin joint operations in Johannesburg in try to quell the attacks, which have left 42 dead.
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Attacks on foreigners spread in S. Africa
African immigrants may soon be forced to fight back against attacks by South African mobs.
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Rising price of rice keeps U.N. scrambling to feed world's hungry
From Kenya to Cambodia, the World Food Program's offices are struggling to meet their budgets in the face of price increases, sometimes having to suspend vital programs.
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Zimbabweans face hate in South Africa
Attacks on foreigners have killed 22 and left more than 6,000 homeless in the past few days.
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Reporters on the Job
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Could unity government talks eclipse Zimbabwe runoff vote?
Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was invited for talks with President Robert Mugabe, says a top official. Would the talks negate a runoff presidential election scheduled for June 27.
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Gandhi and Churchill: parallel lives, divergent world views
How two very different world leaders were shaped.
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In literature, too, an Israeli-Palestinian split
Two first-time literary festivals – one Israeli, one Palestinian – coincided without a nod to the other, creating one more divide in a troubled land.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the Democratic nomination race, elections in Zimbabwe, and where tax revenues come from.
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U.S. high court allows apartheid claims against multinationals
The suit argues that by doing business with South Africa, the companies abetted the racist former regime.
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Darfur rebel raid stirs Sudan-Chad war
The JEM rebel group – which Sudan accuses of being backed by Chad – reached the outskirts of Sudan's capital, Khartoum, for the first time this weekend, raising concerns about a proxy war.
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Reporters on the Job
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Why the presidential candidates won't talk about Israel
Analysts say politicians hold their tongues on giving additional US aid to Israel for fear of being labeled as anti-Semitic.
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Zimbabwe violence escalates
Opposition activists have been targeted and killed. South African President Thabo Mbeki arrived in Zimbabwe Friday for talks with President Robert Mugabe.
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