 Tourism in Egypt: Hope amid a slow recovery
May 23, 2013 -- Updated 0511 GMT (1311 HKT) Some worry that the Muslim Brotherhood government will impose strict morality provisions on Egypt's beach resorts, such as... (photo: AP) CNN
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 UN chief begins DR Congo visit amid Goma violence
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has begun a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting continues near the eastern city of Goma. Mr Ban said he was deeply concerned by the... (photo: UN / Rick Bajornas) BBC News
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 4-Nation Pacific Alliance Trade Bloc Forges Ahead
BOGOTA, Colombia — The presidents of Colombia, Peru, Chile and Mexico meet in the western city of Cali on Thursday in hopes of completing a nascent trade bloc that looks... (photo: AP / Fernando Vergara) The New York Times
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 Oil Prices Drop Below $96 After Gasoline Stocks Jump
U.S. crude futures prices fell below $96 a barrel on Wednesday after an unexpected increase in U.S. gasoline stockpiles ahead of the summer driving season in the world's... (photo: WN / RTayco) CNBC
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 Review: Doing Bad by Doing Good: Why Humanitarian Action Fails
If Christopher Coyne's new book, Doing Bad by Doing Good: Why Humanitarian Action Fails needed a subtitle, I'd be willing to offer up "We Meant Well, Too." Coyne's book... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) Huffington Post
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 South Africa: Mandela name pulled into politics
CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA Associated Press= JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nelson Mandela, old and frail, lives in seclusion in his Johannesburg home. Beyond the high walls of the house,... (photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe) The Guardian
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 Egypt: Echoes of the revolution far from Cairo
The streets of Nagaa Hammadi are much quieter than those of Cairo Continue reading the main story Egypt changing Egypt's challenge: The economy Sexual harassment... (photo: AP / Ahmed Abd el Fatah) BBC News
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 The KFC smugglers of Gaza
People are paying a fortune to have fast-food chicken brought in from Egypt in underground tunnels. But local food-stall owners aren't happy about it Link to video: KFC... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) The Guardian
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 Sleepy island of Mauritius waking up fast
Related articles Mauritius acts as a gateway for SA companies’ African property funds Mauritius to grow slightly below potential, says IMF IT IS a common scenario in a... (photo: WN / Sanyogita) Business Day
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 At least 30 countries in Africa at risk of yellow fever: WHO
Tweet Beijing, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): The UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that 30 countries in Africa with a total population of 508 million are... (photo: WN / Eteh) Newstrack India
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 Liberia's Johnson-Sirleaf defends governance record
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on Friday defended her government's record on good governance and transparency, following an independent... (photo: AP / Francois Mori) Reuters
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 Mali offered more than €3bn in aid – with strings attached
EU-led conference agrees aid lifeline, but Europeans insist Mali must fulfil pledges to carry out democratic and social reforms A German soldier instructs Mali troops in... (photo: European Community / EC) The Guardian
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 Former Dutch minister Koenders to be named UN Mali envoy, say diplomats
Related articles Donors pledge billions of euros to aid Mali recovery Barroso hails progress in Mali as EU pledges aid NEW YORK — Former Dutch development minister Albert... (photo: European Community / EC) Business Day
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 MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - May 16
DUBAI May 16 (Reuters) - Here are factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Thursday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their... (photo: Public Domain) Reuters
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 Eurozone's struggling economies mired in recession
The eurozone is stuck in recession — its longest since the euro was founded in 1999. The latest figures from the European Union's statistics office show that the economy... (photo: European Community / EC) North Jersey
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 South Sudan Could be Africa Powerhouse: ex-IMF head
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — South Sudan has the potential to become an economic powerhouse in Africa if the government pursues the right policies, former International Monetary... (photo: UN / Mark Garten) Voa News
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 Lonmin South Africa workers strike, raise fears of mine unrest
MARIKANA, South Africa (Reuters) - South African workers of world No. 3 platinum producer Lonmin launched a wildcat strike on Tuesday, halting all of the company's mine... (photo: AP / Denis Farrell) The Star
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 UK Stocks-Factors to watch on May 13
LONDON May 13 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening 5 points, or 0.08 percent, lower on Monday, according to financial bookmakers. For more on the factors... (photo: Creative Commons / Oxyman) Reuters
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 Mubarak says 'history will view me fairly'
In his first interaction with the media since he was removed from power in February 2011, Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's former leader, has said President Mohamed Morsi... (photo: AP) Al Jazeera
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 Economic malpractice: time for a moral crusade against tax scams
Africa is on the crest of a global commodities boom. Mozambique and Tanzania are emerging as major exporters of natural gas; Guinea and Sierra Leone have iron ore; while... (photo: UN / Evan Schneider) The Observer
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