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Oscar Pistorius case: South African justice system is also on trial | World news | guar... - 0 views

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Oscar Pistorius was charged with the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp on February 14. This case is getting attention from the media, which the authors says is good because it demonstrates the justice being done in South Africa and brings attention to the high level of violence against women in South Africa.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Oscar Pistorius was charged with the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp on February 14. This case is getting attention from the media, which the authors says is good because it demonstrates the justice being done in South Africa and brings attention to the high level of violence against women in South Africa.</div>

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Methamphetamine 'Growing Concern' for West Africa - 0 views

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MadelineH SVHS on 25 Feb 13

A growing concern in West Africa is the increasing trade and production of the drug methamphetamine.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A growing concern in West Africa is the increasing trade and production of the drug methamphetamine.</div>

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African leaders sign Congo peace deal - 0 views

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Candice Z_SVHS on 25 Feb 13

(CNN) -- African leaders signed a U.N.-backed deal on Sunday meant to bring stability to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Government forces are battling the M23 rebel group in the eastern part of that country.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">(CNN) -- African leaders signed a U.N.-backed deal on Sunday meant to bring stability to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Government forces are battling the M23 rebel group in the eastern part of that country.</div>

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Candice Z_SVHS on 25 Feb 13

This article discusses how the congolese government intends to restore peace in the country through a United Nations deal signed in Addis- Ababa.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article discusses how the congolese government intends to restore peace in the country through a United Nations deal signed in Addis- Ababa.</div>

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'Many die' in Mali mountain clashes - 0 views

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ErichS SVHS on 25 Feb 13

Thirteen Chadian soldiers and 65 Islamist insurgents have been killed in heavy fighting in a remote part of northern Mali. Friday's clashes occurred in the Ifoghas mountains, where many militants are believed to be hiding.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thirteen Chadian soldiers and 65 Islamist insurgents have been killed in heavy fighting in a remote part of northern Mali. Friday's clashes occurred in the Ifoghas mountains, where many militants are believed to be hiding.</div>

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Somalia News - Breaking World Somalia News - The New York Times - 0 views

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This article discusses the issues in Somalia, Africa. In addition, it talks about how Somalia convened a new federal Parliament.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article discusses the issues in Somalia, Africa. In addition, it talks about how Somalia convened a new federal Parliament. </div>

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Somalia - U.S. Promises More Food Aid - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Mikayla Deiter on 25 Feb 13

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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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MarkS SVHS on 25 Feb 13

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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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'Stolen Seas' Investigates Somali Piracy - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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MaxD SVHS on 25 Feb 13

This article relates to the song by K'naan, listened to in HWC. The documentary described in the article takes a close look into the lives of Somali Pirates, and their reasons for delving into piracy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article relates to the song by K'naan, listened to in HWC. The documentary described in the article takes a close look into the lives of Somali Pirates, and their reasons for delving into piracy.</div>

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BBC News - French children kidnapped in Cameroon 'shown in video' - 0 views

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DavisW SVHS on 25 Feb 13

This article describes the current situation pertaining to the French family who were kidnapped in Cameroon. The French government are attempting to find out where the family is now and it is thought that they have been smuggled into Nigeria by the Boko Haram.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article describes the current situation pertaining to the French family who were kidnapped in Cameroon. The French government are attempting to find out where the family is now and it is thought that they have been smuggled into Nigeria by the Boko Haram. </div>

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U.N. Team to Visit Site of Massacre in South Sudan - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Julia McAloon on 25 Feb 13

This is a recent piece on the massacre in Sudan, that details the new region of South Sudan's security issues, and prominent violence.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a recent piece on the massacre in Sudan, that details the new region of South Sudan's security issues, and prominent violence.</div>

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Congo rape numbers rise dramatically - 0 views

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Damaris SVHS on 25 Feb 13

The number of women and children raped in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen dramatically because of a surge in rebel militia activity, according to a local health organisation report. Heal Africa, which runs a hospital for rape victims in the eastern city of Goma, said it had registered 2,517 cases in the first half of this year.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The number of women and children raped in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen dramatically because of a surge in rebel militia activity, according to a local health organisation report. Heal Africa, which runs a hospital for rape victims in the eastern city of Goma, said it had registered 2,517 cases in the first half of this year.</div>

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BBC NEWS | Africa | Q&A: Somalia's conflict - 0 views

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It explains the conflict in Somalia

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It explains the conflict in Somalia</div>

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Anti-Apartheid Leader Starts New Party in South Africa - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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MaggieH SVHS on 25 Feb 13

This article actually touches upon what we've been doing in class because it's centered around an anti-apartheid movement. I think this article helps us to understand that this struggle is ever-present, and is, in fact, still a prominent issue in South Africa.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article actually touches upon what we've been doing in class because it's centered around an anti-apartheid movement. I think this article helps us to understand that this struggle is ever-present, and is, in fact, still a prominent issue in South Africa.</div>

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Nearly 100 Rebels Reported Killed in Mali Battle - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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HelenR SVHS on 25 Feb 13

This article describes the events of when 100 Islamists fighters were killed in Mali.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article describes the events of when 100 Islamists fighters were killed in Mali.</div>

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Peace talks between Sudan, South Sudan enter third day - CNN.com - 0 views

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Last September, South Sudan and Sudan agreed to meet a third day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to negotiate boarder security and economics. Their main focas was on agreeing upon a "demilitarized zone" and discussing the territory of Abyei.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Last September, South Sudan and Sudan agreed to meet a third day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to negotiate boarder security and economics. Their main focas was on agreeing upon a "demilitarized zone" and discussing the territory of Abyei.</div>

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Kenya holds first-ever presidential debate | GlobalPost - 0 views

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Millions tuned in as Kenya held their first ever presidential debate.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Millions tuned in as Kenya held their first ever presidential debate. </div>

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BBC Sport - Presidential reward for Super Eagles - 0 views

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Ashley Martins on 25 Feb 13

The article describes how Nigeria had won the Africa Cup. The President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan rewarded the players for the win. The President is going to give each of the players money. Also, the team will now try to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil. This article proves how soccer is also being played in Africa and how respected it is. However, the article states that the President will attempt to try and improve the sport throughout Nigeria.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article describes how Nigeria had won the Africa Cup. The President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan rewarded the players for the win. The President is going to give each of the players money. Also, the team will now try to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil. This article proves how soccer is also being played in Africa and how respected it is. However, the article states that the President will attempt to try and improve the sport throughout Nigeria.</div>

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BBC News - Oscar Pistorius case: Conflicting accounts - 0 views

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Dawid Kedzierski on 25 Feb 13

The Oscar Pistorius case is about the olympian who shot his girlfriend. The case shows how scared people are in the unstable South African region

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Oscar Pistorius case is about the olympian who shot his girlfriend. The case shows how scared people are in the unstable South African region</div>

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Fighting resumes in Sudan's Darfur region - Africa - Al Jazeera English - 0 views

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This article discusses the fighting that is resuming in Darfur. The differences between the adversary Arab tribes over control of a gold mine leave 21 dead and dozens hurt.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article discusses the fighting that is resuming in Darfur. The differences between the adversary Arab tribes over control of a gold mine leave 21 dead and dozens hurt. </div>

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U.S. Sends Limited Troops To Niger; Will Assist In Intelligence-Gathering : The Two-Way... - 0 views

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Matthew Cherry on 25 Feb 13

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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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BBC News - France's military operation in Mali in 'final phase' - 0 views

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French forces are said to be in the "final phase" in the fight against Islamic opposition in Mali.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">French forces are said to be in the "final phase" in the fight against Islamic opposition in Mali.</div>

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Oscar Pistorius case: South African justice system is also on trial | World news | guar... - 0 views

Methamphetamine 'Growing Concern' for West Africa - 0 views

African leaders sign Congo peace deal - 0 views

'Many die' in Mali mountain clashes - 0 views

Somalia News - Breaking World Somalia News - The New York Times - 0 views

Somalia - U.S. Promises More Food Aid - NYTimes.com - 0 views

'Stolen Seas' Investigates Somali Piracy - NYTimes.com - 0 views

BBC News - French children kidnapped in Cameroon 'shown in video' - 0 views

U.N. Team to Visit Site of Massacre in South Sudan - NYTimes.com - 0 views

Congo rape numbers rise dramatically - 0 views

BBC NEWS | Africa | Q&A: Somalia's conflict - 0 views

Anti-Apartheid Leader Starts New Party in South Africa - NYTimes.com - 0 views

Nearly 100 Rebels Reported Killed in Mali Battle - NYTimes.com - 0 views

Peace talks between Sudan, South Sudan enter third day - CNN.com - 0 views

Kenya holds first-ever presidential debate | GlobalPost - 0 views

BBC Sport - Presidential reward for Super Eagles - 0 views

BBC News - Oscar Pistorius case: Conflicting accounts - 0 views

Fighting resumes in Sudan's Darfur region - Africa - Al Jazeera English - 0 views

U.S. Sends Limited Troops To Niger; Will Assist In Intelligence-Gathering : The Two-Way... - 0 views

BBC News - France's military operation in Mali in 'final phase' - 0 views

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