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Opinion: Key signs that Al Qaeda's Islamic extremism is moving into southern Africa
A surge of sectarian strife and Al Qaeda-linked terrorism in Tanzania signals that Africa's jihadist wave is expanding south. The failure of the international community to assist Tanzania in tackling the roots of Islamic extremism will likely allow it to grow.
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How Freddie Mercury met the rest of Queen
Bandmate Brian May remembers Freddie Mercury, as Google and the world celebrate the singer's birthday.
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Freddie Mercury: The man behind Queen
The Google doodle today features a tribute to Freddie Mercury, the former frontman of Queen.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Wild Marsh
Rick Bass again assumes the role of America’s 21st-century Thoreau.
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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
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