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Too cheap to kill in Ethiopia?

By Teklu Abate In his latest paper – Ethiopia: Where do we go (or not go) from here? – Professor Alemayehu cogently discussed possible trajectories Ethiopia would and should take in the years to come. He questioned how and to … read more »

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WHO declares Uganda Ebola free

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that there are no new cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever reported in Kibaale district, Uganda, since 3 August 2012, indicating that the outbreak is coming to an end. A total of 24 probable … read more »

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Obama’s gay stance splits Asia

US President Barack Obama’s ground-breaking support for same-sex marriage was met with applause from beleaguered gay rights campaigners in Asia on Thursday, but also with scorn from hardline opponents. Rights and marriage for homosexuals barely figure on mainstream political agendas … read more »

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World’s shortest man in Pictures

Nepal is not only home to the world’s highest peak but the world’s shortest man. A Guinness World Records team measured Chandra Bahadur Dangi at 54.6cm (21.5in), declaring the 72 year-old shorter than previous title holder Junrey Balawing, from the … read more »

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Kenyan launches anti-bribe website

Nairobi – One Kenyan had to pay a $24 bribe to a traffic cop for speeding – but then successfully argued that $8 of it should be returned so he could have something left to pay bribes farther down the … read more »

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Gaddafi’s Philippine maids appeal for help

Manila – The Philippine government said on Friday four Filipina maids who had been working for deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s family were missing and had made a tearful call home for help. The four had been working for one … read more »

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Ethiopians into modern day slavery as Saudis eyeing them as maids

Recruits from Ethiopia are being considered to fill the gap that will be left by Filipino and Indonesian domestic workers in Saudi Arabia. According to Yahya Hassan Al-Maqbool, head of the recruitment committee at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and … read more »

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Ethiopian student shot, killed by holdup men in Baguio

Philippines — An Ethiopian student was shot and killed by three robbers when he tried to fight them off on Dominican Road here on Monday morning, police said. Insp. Karissma Sta. Juana, spokesperson of the Baguio City police, said Senai … read more »

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Three seriously injured by land mines explode in Sudan

On Thursday morning a group of vehicles leaving from an oil field south of Bentiu, the capital of Unity state, struck land mines believed to have been planted by rebels loyal to Peter Gatdet near Dhorbour. Three people were injured, … read more »

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Congolese activist wins World Children’s Prize

Congolese children’s rights activist Murhabazi Namegabe on Tuesday was named winner of the $100,000 World Children’s Prize for his efforts to protect children exploited by armed groups in the African country. The award foundation based in Mariefred, Sweden, cited Murhabazi’s … read more »

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Tsunami Hits Japan After 8.8 Earthquake

A major tsunami has struck northern Japan after a large earthquake rocked the capital of Tokyo. Cars, trucks, houses and buildings have been swept away by a 13ft wave in Onahama city, in Fukushima prefecture, while Tokyo’s Disneyland car park … read more »

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Nigerians turn heat on Senators, Reps

Nigerians are turning the heat on members of the National Assembly following the weekend revelation by the CBN Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido that as much as 25% of the nation’s overhead is used to service the legislative arm alone. They … read more »

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Kate Middleton: Prince William’s Proposal Was ‘Very Romantic’ – Video

Though she demurred from providing more details, Middleton, 28, happily answered questions about her transition from William’s girlfriend to future royal. “It’s quite a daunting prospect, but hopefully I’ll take it in my stride,” she said. “William’s a great teacher, … read more »

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World Royal Wedding

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How does Kate Middleton compare with Princess Diana?

Kate Middleton will be following in Diana’s footsteps when she marries into the Royal Family as The Firm’s next potential People’s Princess. But how exactly does she compare to the bashful royal bride who became the world’s most photographed woman? … read more »

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Prince William and his bride to live in north Wales

Prince William and his new bride will spend the first years of their marriage living in the less than regal surroundings of rural north Wales The Prince has lived in a secluded cottage near RAF Valley on Anglesey since he … read more »

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Volcanic eruptions in Nigeria: 1 killed, property destroyed

Tragedy struck yesterday in Mkomon District, Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State, a border community to Cameroun, when volcanic eruptions on a mountain claimed the life of one person as well as destroyed property worth millions of naira. Saturday Sun … read more »

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Maga Storm hits northern Philippines

Super-Typhoon Megi has made landfall in the northern Philippines, lashing the area with heavy rains and winds of more than 225km/h (140mph). Thousands of people in the path of the storm have fled their homes, emergency services are on high … read more »

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