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Horizons
How Freddie Mercury met the rest of Queen

Bandmate Brian May remembers Freddie Mercury, as Google and the world celebrate the singer's birthday.
Horizons
Freddie Mercury: The man behind Queen

The Google doodle today features a tribute to Freddie Mercury, the former frontman of Queen.
Terrorism & Security
Who will lead Yemen now?

With President Saleh in Saudi Arabia for medical treatment, Yemen's various opposition groups may have achieved their aim of ousting him, but they have divergent post-Saleh goals.
Africa Monitor
A Kenyan company launches its own version of Groupon

Rupu, launched in December in Kenya, is based on the same business idea as the US hit Groupon – group buying that gets lower prices for consumers and more recognition for businesses.
Global News Blog
As Ireland breaks for St. Patrick's Day, Ulster Unionists turn to Flash Harry for votes

The Ulster Unionist Party, once the powerful voice of pro-British activism in Northern Ireland, has turned to Freddy Mercury impersonator Flash Harry to improve its political standing.
The Wild Marsh

Rick Bass again assumes the role of America’s 21st-century Thoreau.
Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Retracing a legendary journey on the History Channel, Coldplay's latest album for free, a new book on cooking schools to entice your inner gourmet, and more.