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Ethiopia: Abune Petros in our heart

On 29 July 1936 Abune Petros was executed by the Italian fascist that were trying to colonize our country for his refusal to submit. On May 2, 2013 the monument that was built to commemorate our Holy Father was removed … read more »

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Ethiopia: The Death of Democracy and a New Level of Tyranny

Dawit W. Bedada (Norway) For those who had any lingering doubt about the death and burial of democracy in Ethiopia, a recent incident in Addis Ababa gave all the evidence they might have needed. A few weeks ago, there was … read more »

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Two African migrants die despite Italy coastguard rescue

ROME — Two undocumented African migrants died of hypothermia on Saturday after being rescued by Italian coast guards who were taking them to the tiny island of Lampedusa, Italian media reported. The two were on board a boat with around … read more »

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Ethiopia: The Nation is Trying to Restore Its Lost Heritage

Government of Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) Ethiopia is battling to bring back more than three thousand artifacts scattered around the globe, a substantial part of its historic heritage. According to Wolde Darsema from the Heritage Authority thousands of historic items, ranging … read more »

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Zimbabwe’s President Calls for African Pope Visit

(AP) Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe says he wants Pope Francis to visit Africa because he is “a man of God who will be praying for all of us, praying for the sinful world to repent.” Mugabe attended the Pope’s inaugural … read more »

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Nigerian Islamist fighters kill 7 foreigners, says UK, Italy and Greece

RADICAL Islamic fighters killed seven foreign hostages in Nigeria, European diplomats have said, making it the worst such kidnapping violence in decades for a country beset by extremist guerrilla attacks. Nigeria’s police, military, domestic spy service and presidency remained silent … read more »

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Italy’s former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi sentenced to a year in jail in wiretap trial

Italy’s former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi gestures on a television show in Rome in this February 20, 2013 file photo. An Italian court on March 7, 2013 sentenced Berlusconi to a one-year jail term for making public the taped contents … read more »

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Ethiopia: “Tear down the fascist monument before Italian elections”

By Maya Shwayder. IBT; His Highness Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie Haile Selassie of Ethiopia would like to speak with you, Mr. Giorgio Napolitano, President of Italy. Selassie, the grandson of the last emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie, has taken a … read more »

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Ethiopia: Dismantle War Criminal Rodolfo Graziani’s Mausoleum Now

by Tedla Asfaw “Yekatit 12″ Event in Addis Ababa The 76th anniversary of fascist Italy crimes against the Ethiopian people, Ye Sematat Ken, was remembered on Yekatit 12/Feb. 19 worldwide today. Here in New York City the first action of … read more »

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Evidence of Europe’s Positive Attitude on Sudan

At the beginning of 2013, some transformations in the European attitude occurred, resulting in positive symbols which appeared in the economic conference of Sudan and South Sudan under the auspices of Germany last month and the Sudan Invitation to participate … read more »

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Balotelli scores twice on debut

Milan – Mario Balotelli scored twice, including a hugely-controversial penalty three minutes into stoppage time, on his AC Milan debut to give them a 2-1 win over Udinese on Sunday, three days after completing his move from England’s Manchester City. … read more »

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Italy shock Six Nations favourites France in Rome

Orquera orchestrates repeats Italy’s flaying of faltering France  Italy 23 France 18 Forwards Sergio Parisse and Martin Castrogiovanni scored a try each as Italy dealt a massive blow to French Six Nations hopes. Just as two years ago, when Italy … read more »

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Balotelli “the bad boy” completes move to Milan from Manchester City

Mario Balotelli’s turbulent Manchester City career is over after the club confirmed the controversial striker has completed his move to Milan. Balotelli, who passed a medical on Thursday morning, joined City in 2010, making 80 appearances and scoring 30 goals. … read more »

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Beyond Ideology: The Betrayed Task of Ethiopian Intellectuals

by Messay Kebede This article is not a rejoinder to Prof. Alemayehu G Mariam’s recently posted article titled “Ethiopia: The Irresponsibility of the Privileged.” Alemayehu’s article is well-thought-out and accurate in its analysis of the shortcomings of Ethiopian intellectuals. The … read more »

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Eritrea: The Last Askari

One of, if not the last, Eritrean askari, aboy Welday Tecle Weldekidan Melkai Tensai of the village of Damba Minche in the Serai region has passed away at the age of 93. Aboy Welday was drafted into the Italian African … read more »

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Ethiopia’s ruling minority junta decides to remove the iconic statue of Martyred bishop, Abune Petros

By Getahune Bekele “My countrymen… do not believe the fascists if they tell you that the patriots are bandits. The patriots are people who yearn for freedom from the terrors of fascism. “Bandits are the solders (Italians) who are standing … read more »

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Ethnicity and Ethnic Politics in Ethiopia

By Seble Teweldebirhan, (Ezega.com) – Nowadays, when someone tries to be less sensitive about ethnicity, he/she is considered unsympathetic to the rights of marginalized groups and their rightful issues. At times there are accusations and arguments that, those who do … read more »

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UK convicts Nigerian Osezua Osolase of trafficking and rape

  Osezua Osolase preyed on young orphans An ‘evil’ Nigerian people smuggler who used witchcraft rituals to force terrified children to work as sex slaves has been convicted of trafficking and rape. Young victims were raped, sexually abused and subjected … read more »

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FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Brazil 1 – 1Italy

Italy were denied a winning return to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after an eight-year absence as Brazil grabbed a dramatic injury-time equaliser through Amanda in Saitama. A hard-fought and physical encounter was punctuated by two very different, yet … read more »

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Italian striker Mario Balotelli staying put, Says Mancini

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed the club have turned down a number of approaches for Mario Balotelli. The 21-year-old international has an outstanding Euro 2012, finishing with three goals and helping Italy to the final. Mancini has revealed … read more »

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£120,000-a-week Balotelli’s mum is cleaner who earns £6 an hour

Different worlds: Mario Balotelli’s mum Rose Barwuah earns just £6 an hour He earns £120,000 a week, likes to drink vintage champagne straight from the bottle and once famously put hundreds of pounds on to a church collection plate. But … read more »

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Balotelli now worth £200m

AC and Inter Milan have been warned that Mario Balotelli is worth £200million following his star showing at Euro 2012. Balotelli, 21, a self-confessed Milan fan, is a target for the Italian giants but will set any prospective suitor back … read more »

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Arsenal reject £8m Robin Van Persie bid

Juventus have had an £8m bid for Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie rejected, according to reports in Italy. The Dutchman has not yet put pen to paper on a new contract at the Emirates Stadium, with only one year left … read more »

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Gerrard named in UEFA Euro 2012 team

England captain Steven Gerrard has been named in UEFA’s team of the tournament from Euro 2012. The Liverpool midfielder is the only Englishman to be included in the 23-man team alongside 10 members of the Spain squad, who retained their … read more »

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Real Madrid’s Diarra set for AC Milan move

AC Milan are set to snap up Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra with his agent confirming that a move to Italy is imminent. The 27-year old has found himself out of favour at Real Madrid and had been linked with … read more »

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Balotelli sinks Germany as Italy book spot in Euro 2012 Final

Short of climbing in a fountain or disappearing off on the back of a Vespa, Mario Balotelli could not have conjured up La Dolce Vita more for Italy on Thursday night. Balotelli lit up the National Stadium with two magical … read more »

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Ronaldo can cause a Real problem for Spain

It’s a great line-up for the semi-finals and this to me is what makes the European Championship the best international tournament, above the World Cup. You have four top-quality sides and games that could go either way. But I went … read more »

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Andrea Pirlo’s Panenka penalty had underlining meaning

Andrea Pirlo has revealed he chipped his penalty in Italy’s shootout win over England to put pressure on Roy Hodgson’s side. The Azzurri dominated their Euro 2012 quarter-final in Kiev but after 120 minutes and no goals, England were handed … read more »

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Rooney failed to live up to Euro 2012 expectation

Roy Hodgson admits Wayne Rooney failed to live up to the hype as England crashed out of Euro 2012 but insists the fitness of the striker was not an issue. Head coach Hodgson was aware of the pressure on Rooney … read more »

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EURO 2012: Why this could be England’s year

England are far from fab, but former Manchester United and Aston Villa boss Ron Atkinson tells Sport360° why they could yet taste glory at Euro 2012. Here is what “Big Ron” had to say… Now that they are in the … read more »

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