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UN Increases Troops for AU Somalia Force
The United Nations Security Council has authorized an increase in troop strength for the African Union force in Somalia, known as AMISOM. The move is aimed at capitalizing on gains made in fighting al
Tibetans Mark Solemn New Year Amid Standoff With China
Tibetans are refraining from annual celebrations to mark their traditional new year holiday, and instead are seeking to draw attention to what they describe as oppressive Chinese policies against them
US Military Apologizes for Destruction of Quran in Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has apologized to the Afghan people, following reports that religious materials, including the Quran, might have been inappropriately dumped and burned by U.S. troops in
Rights Group: Protect Somali Civilians, Civil Society, Journalists
Amnesty International said this week’s international conference on Somalia in London should add human rights abuses to the agenda. The group said much more needs to be done to protect civilians and re
America marks 50th anniversary of first man to orbit the earth
John Glenn made his historic space flight alone in 1962 but celebrated its 50th anniversary on Monday among hundreds of people within his orbit, from fellow headline-making astronauts and NASA's admi
African Kids Benefit from Preschool
Preschool, or early education, has long been a part of children’s lives in the U.S. Now, the benefits of preschool programs have been confirmed for rural African children. <!--AV--> The World Ba
Chinese Newspaper Accuses West of Stirring Syria Unrest
A Chinese newspaper says Western support for Syrian opposition forces could trigger a civil war in the violence-stricken nation.The state-run said in a commentary Monday that foreign military interven
Latvians Reject Russian as Second Language
Latvians have resoundingly rejected a constitutional referendum to make Russian an official second language in the country. With nearly all of the votes counted, 75 percent of Latvians voted “no” on S
Uganda Warns Somali Leaders to Unite Ahead of Conference
Leaders from 40 nations will join politicians from Somalia at a conference in London next Thursday, to support the war-ravaged state in its effort to achieve social and political security. However, Ug
Greek Cabinet Mulls Austerity Mandates
Greek cabinet members are discussing how best to implement a series of budget cuts and other austerity measures that have already sparked rioting in the streets.The officials gathered Saturday in Athe
Iranian Warships Sail Through Mediterranean
Two Iranian warships have entered the Mediterranean Sea after crossing through the Suez Canal.Iran's Mehr new agency says the destroyer and supply ship docked in the Syrian port of Tartus, some 220 k
In Reykjavik, Iceland, the design scene is hot
Katla Adalsteinsdottir was at a sewing machine, her eyes fixed on the bobbing needle, when I wandered into the Collective of Young Designers in Reykjavik, Iceland. Loops of down-tempo rhythmic whirrin
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