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U.S. Believes that Iran caused the cyber attacks the article explains why they think this

Around 100 U.S troops have arrived in Niger. These troops are stationed in Niger to aid the French surveillance effort in subjugating Islamic militia. However, the Malian Islams have become exceedingly adept at avoiding espionage; they have succeeded in avoiding French warplanes by disappearing into Mali away from towns.

This article is about a U.S. embassy security aide who was attacked and killed in Yemen.

U.S. officials suspect that Iran attacked networks for the Suadi oil industry that reaches American.

This article is about how many U.S. officials suspect that Iranians are behind cyberattacks on computers in the U.S. Also, this article talks about how this case is being observed very carefully.

The Africa Growth and Opportunity Act outlines the procedures to be taken that will allow Africa to become more affluent and stable while the U.S. gains precious natural resources. This act is vital to not only improving the living conditions in Africa, but establishing a lucrative trading relationship with many African countries.

In order to quell terrorism, the U.S attempts to stultify the flow of cash to radical groups. In Kenya, Somali money-- marked by terrorism-- results in  economic depression due to the extortion of money by Kenyan officials. In fact, about 5% of Kenya's GDP has been tainted by Somalian terrorist groups. Furthermore, Kenyan police have made questionable arrests with little evidence to support terrorism.

This article explains to pros and cons for the US from Arab Spring.

The article explains how the uprisings have impacted relationships, alliances and future alliances between nations.

Bizzarre (& scary "commercial) from North Korea implying that a major US city will be victimized by a rocket attack.

In reaction to the drone wars with Al Qaeda, President Obama sent about 100 American soldiers to Niger to set up a new base. This new base will allow for unarmed Predator aircraft to survey the region. 

The United States announced that it would give Somalia $20 million in food aid. One of Somali's leaders says that it was a necessity for the country.

This relates to our studies because we talked about the struggles in Somalia. However, we discussed piracy, Somaliland, and government issues rather than troubles with food.

An American delegation led by, Rajiv Shah, met with Somali leaders in Mogadishu and announced $20 million in new American food aid