Topic: Sudan
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Five reasons to care about the Sudan - South Sudan conflict
Fighting between South Sudan and its rival, Sudan, could restart a 20-year civil war that claimed the lives of millions. It could also affect the price Americans pay for car fuel, China’s ability to keep its economy growing, and the stability of the region. Here’s a few reasons to pay attention to the fighting in Sudan.
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China 'buying out' Africa: Top 5 destinations of Chinese money
On a quest to secure raw materials and energy resources to support the exponential growth of its economy, China has become the fastest-growing investor in Africa. Here are the top five destinations of Chinese capital, in order of estimated Chinese investment.
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5 countries with the longest ongoing US sanctions
Sanctions are once again leading the news with trade embargoes tightening around Iran and debates over whether to loosen US restrictions on Cuba and Myanmar.
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The International Criminal Court's docket in Africa
With the confirmation of charges against four senior Kenyan leaders, there are now seven different countries where the International Criminal Court has filed charges of crimes against humanity. All of those cases emanate from Africa.
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Correspondent reflections: The 10 news events that shaped 2011
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Sudan makes case abroad while still bombing Darfur
President Omar al-Bashir says international interference will hamper peace. Darfuris ask: 'What peace?'
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African countries improve their governance, study shows
The Mo Ibrahim Index announced this week that 31 of 48 countries are run better.
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Dramatic rescue frees 19 hostages taken in Egypt
Their 10-day ordeal highlights risks to adventure travelers and their guides in remote Egypt due instability in neighboring countries.
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Reporters on the Job
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Kidnapped tourists moved from Sudan to Libya
Several million dollars in ransom is demanded for the release of 11 Europeans seized in Egypt.
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World
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World
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The Monitor's View: South Africa's next chapter
A transition in the presidency has big implications for the continent and the country.
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Thabo Mbeki: the fall of Africa's Shakespearean figure
South Africa's president was ousted by his own party this weekend.
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Big players elbow on U.N. Security Council
Russia and China are looking for new influence as the council deals with knotty issues like Iran.
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Ethiopian Jews act out their journey to Israel
'Roots Theater’ gives voice to the women of the epic flight.
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Raids into Pakistan: What U.S. authority?
Bush's orders to send special forces after Taliban militants have roots in previous presidencies.
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Review: 'Traitor'
Latest 'war on terror' movie falls down in casting likable Don Cheadle as a mass bomber.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about college demographics, illegal immigrants, the legal drinking age, and war in Sudan.
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Opinion: Farewell to world peace?
The Georgian conflict ended 1,716 days of no war between nations. But trends favor peace.
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Sudanese forces amass again at Darfur camp after deadly raid
Dozens died in the Kalma refugee settlement Monday when government forces attacked, claiming to search for smuggled weapons.
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Sudanese: 'What Arab-African rift?'
In Sudan's Arab north, Arabs marry, go to school, and work side by side with Africans from Darfur. The divide portrayed in the West means little to people here.
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World
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about fair trade.
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For Kenya, a month of attacks, then quick progress
In January, one of Africa's most stable democracies was ripping itself apart. How was it saved? Part 2 of four.
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Key players in Kenya's peace deal
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U.S. Army hopes to keep native Arabic speakers
Incentives likely to include large payments to soldiers now working as translators.
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Will Karadzic's genocide trial redeem The Hague?
The Bosnian Serb leader's arrival at the UN war crimes court offers it a second chance after the inconclusive trial of Slobodan Milosevic.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about a national speed limit, international justice, and keeping drivers from texting at the wheel.
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Opinion: Help the people of Darfur: reclaim Sudan's stolen oil
Oil theft fuels the genocide. The US can stop it by creating a Clean Hands Trust.
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