 Challenge from the Sahel
Is the Sahel about to become the new Afghanistan? A band of territory immediately south of the waterless Sahara, it has become a lawless haven for smugglers, kidnappers,... (photo: UN / Fardin Waezi) Gulf News
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 Toure hails Mancini belief
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has heaped praise on 'unbelievable' manager Roberto Mancini as the club close in on the Premier League title. City, who sit top of... (photo: AP / Scott Heppell) Sky Sports
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 Drogba weighs up Chelsea deal as Blues fend off China interest
Didier Drogba is set to be offered an improved contract as Chelsea ramp up their bid to pin down the Ivorian international. The 34-year-old is out of contract at the end... (photo: AP / Sang Tan) The Daily Mail
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 African heads clamp down to get back to civilian rule
DAKAR: West African presidents have threatened tougher action against coup leaders in Mali and Guinea-Bissau who have resisted efforts to fully restore civilian rule.... (photo: EC / EC) Independent online (SA)
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 Indian vegetarian restaurant takes you on a grand adventure
Email Print Order Reprint Share This Share Text tool name tool goes here By Greg Cox - Correspondent By Greg Cox... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The News & Observer
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 Why were regional institutions unable to avert Mali's political crisis?
Burkina Faso and Niger look likelier to resolve Mali's problems than Ecowas, a reality the international community should note Soldiers and security forces gather at the... (photo: AP / Harouna Traore) The Guardian
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 What’s Bugging You? A Guide to Natural Pest Control for your Garden
If there’s anything that Gulf coast gardeners can depend upon it is that if you build a garden, they will come – pests, that is. With all the work put into that beautiful... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Examiner
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 Torres and Drogba are double trouble! Cech urges Di Matteo to play both Chelsea's star strikers
Petr Cech has urged Roberto Di Matteo to unleash both Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba on Chelsea's opponents in their triple pursuit of glory. Torres left caretaker... (photo: Creative Commons / John Dobson) The Daily Mail
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 West Africa bloc hits Bissau with sanctions, threatens force
BANJUL (Reuters) - West African regional bloc ECOWAS slapped sanctions on Guinea-Bissau's military rulers on Monday and threatened to use force to dislodge them, after... (photo: AP / Mamadu Alfa Balde) The Star
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 Guinea-Bissau: Deposed Leaders Are Freed and Sent to Ivory Coast
Connect With Us on Twitter Follow @nytimesworld for international breaking news and headlines. Twitter List: Reporters and Editors Soldiers on Friday released two leading... (photo: AP / Tanya Bindra, File) The New York Times
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 US to remove 9,000 Marines from Okinawa
WASHINGTON — About 9,000 U.S. Marines stationed on the Japanese island of Okinawa will be moved to the U.S. territory of Guam and other locations in the... (photo: US Navy / Cpl. Megan Angel) Atlanta Journal
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 West Africa bloc to send troops to Mali, Guinea-Bissau
ABIDJAN (Reuters) - The West African regional bloc ECOWAS said on Thursday it would send troops to Mali and Guinea-Bissau to help swiftly reinstate civilian rule after... (photo: EC / EC) The Star
Africa EU Guinea Photos Troops Wikipedia: Bissau |
 Charles Taylor convicted of 'aiding and abetting war crimes' in historic ruling at ICC
International judges in The Hague were delivering verdicts against the 64-year-old warlord-turned-president. Presiding Judge Richard Lussick said prosecutors have proved... (photo: AP / Jerry Lampen) The Independent
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 Charles Taylor aided and abetted Sierra Leone war crimes, Hague court finds
Former president of Liberia is found to have supported rebels during reign of terror in neighbouring Sierra Leone • Live reaction to Charles Taylor war crimes verdict... (photo: AP / Peter Dejong) The Guardian
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 Judges prepare to deliver Charles Taylor verdicts
LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands - Judges at an international war crimes tribunal will deliver landmark judgments Thursday in the trial of former Liberian President Charles... (photo: AP / George Osodi, Pool) Herald Tribune
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 Messi makes a mess of things for Barcelona
SHARE AND DISCUSSTweetBarcelona forward Lionel Messi looks dejected after losing to Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League second leg semifinal match at the Camp Nou... (photo: AP / Alvaro Barrientos) The Times of India
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 'Africa Needs Common Stock Exchange Platform'
The former Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Professor Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke, has urged African countries to establish a common stock exchange... (photo: AP / George Osodi) Graphic
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 Ferrero sets date to end cocoa slavery
Chocolate maker Ferrero has pledged to eradicate slavery from farms where it sources its cocoa by 2020, as part of a growing movement by the multi-billion dollar industry... (photo: Public Domain / Lluis tgn) CNN
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 Di Matteo refutes Drogba criticism April 20, 2012
Roberto Di Matteo insisted on Friday that there was no need to "have a word" with Didier Drogba about his antics in Chelsea's Champions League win over Barcelona. PA... (photo: AP / Matt Dunham) ESPN
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 Gervinho reveals Arsenal pride
Arsenal forward Gervinho feels the club's poor start to the season has made them stronger and they should be proud if they clinch third place in the Premier League. After... (photo: AP / Frank Augstein) Sky Sports
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