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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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Reporters on the Job
05/20/2008 01:00 am -
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.
05/19/2008 01:00 am -
World
05/19/2008 01:00 am -
Gandhi and Churchill: parallel lives, divergent world views
How two very different world leaders were shaped.
05/17/2008 01:00 am -
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.
05/15/2008 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the Democratic nomination race, elections in Zimbabwe, and where tax revenues come from.
05/14/2008 01:00 am -
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.
05/13/2008 01:00 am -
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.
05/12/2008 01:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
05/12/2008 01:00 am -
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.
05/12/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security 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.
05/09/2008 01:00 am -
More Mail Bag matches
Readers remember pen pals they found through the Monitor.
05/07/2008 01:00 am -
Ethiopia: A model of African food aid is now in trouble
The government's food giveaway may undercut a successful cash aid program.
05/06/2008 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about elections and Chinese weapons in Zimbabwe.
05/06/2008 01:00 am -
On China's heels, India vies for its old edge in Africa
India promised to increase lines of credit to Africa to $5.4 billion during a summit in New Delhi last month.
05/05/2008 01:00 am -
Why white Zimbabwean farmers plan to stay in Nigeria
Farmers who moved to Nigeria after being kicked off their farms by President Robert Mugabe say they won't return to the land they love even if Mugabe fails to emerge victorious in the disputed March 29 election.
05/02/2008 01:00 am -
U.S. kills Al Qaeda-linked militant, but elsewhere terrorism grows
News of an airstrike on Aden Hashi Ayro came on the heels of the State Department's annual report on terrorism, which concluded that Al Qaeda was rebuilding in Pakistan.
05/02/2008 01:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
05/02/2008 01:00 am -
Six picks: recommendations from the Monitor staff
A crab-boat saga, Marvin Gaye on PBS, a LEGO-building website, and more.
05/02/2008 01:00 am -
More Mail Bag matches
Readers remember pen pals they found through the Monitor.
04/30/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion America's apartheid mentality toward the world
Let's start treating the world's 6 billion non-Americans as equals.
04/25/2008 01:00 am -
China slammed for arming Zimbabwe's Mugabe
China said Tuesday it may turn away a ship full of weapons headed for Zimbabwe's leader.
04/23/2008 01:00 am -
Media survey: Bush's new global-warming plan gets cool reception
Politicians at home and abroad question the president's strategy, while new climate studies pour in.
04/23/2008 01:00 am -
Media survey: Bush's new global-warming plan gets cool reception
Politicians at home and abroad question the president's strategy, while new climate studies pour in.
04/23/2008 01:00 am -
Will Carter's Hamas foray bear fruit?
The former president said Monday that the Islamist militants are prepared to accept the right of Israel to 'live as a neighbor next door in peace.'
04/22/2008 01:00 am
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