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The Week Ahead: Myanmar mends, Africa ascends, cinema celebrates
Architect of exiting autocracy invited to the White House Monday, May 20 -- Myanmar President Thein Sein’s visit to Washington symbolically celebrates his nation’s embrace of democracy and the rule of law after half a century of...
Tags: Life of Pi (movie), National Government, Elections, Christoph Waltz, Government
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Uganda widow wins compensation after fight
KASANA, Uganda — When Joyce Birabwa's husband was killed in a suicide bomb attack in Mogadishu, 1,000 miles away, her whole world fell apart. Left to raise two children alone, Birabwa barely had time to grieve before discovering her in-laws had...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Bombings, U.S. Department of State, Feminism, Customs and Tradition
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Power of global arms treaty hinges on next steps, activists say
A new United Nations pact to regulate the global weapons trade was cheered by human rights and humanitarian groups, but its power will depend on how stringently it is followed. Like many international agreements, the arms trade treaty does not have a...
Tags: North Korea, Activism, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Relief and Aid Organizations, National Rifle Association of America
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Global arms trade treaty still has a shot, backers say
A groundbreaking pact to regulate the global weapons trade still has a chance of success after Iran, North Korea and Syria blocked the draft treaty at the United Nations this week. But even if the treaty passes, its power will hinge on how nations...
Tags: Elections, Heritage Foundation, International Relations, Personal Weapon Control, Abusive Behavior
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African Union suspends Central African Republic after president ousted
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- The African Union on Monday suspended the Central African Republic and imposed sanctions after rebels ousted President Francois Bozize. South African President Jacob Zuma condemned the rebels as “bandits.”...
Tags: Africa, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Jacob Zuma, National Government, Government
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Mogadishu suicide bombing kills 10 people
MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Ten people died and more than 15 were wounded Monday in a suicide bombing close to the presidential palace in the capital, according to Somali officials. The attack in central Mogadishu targeted a vehicle carrying Somali...
Tags: Pakistan, Emergency Incidents, Bombings, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Somalia
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African Union tells Central African Republic rebels to end uprising
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- The African Union on Monday warned rebels who are threatening to oust the Central African Republic government that they would face isolation in Africa, suspension from the organization and sanctions if they do so. Nkosana...
Tags: Africa, Unrest, Conflicts and War, International Criminal Court, International Court or Tribunal, Joseph Kony
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Petoskey students take on the world ... and win
Five Petoskey High School students traveled to Lansing for the Canadian-American Security Councils and came away with two top awards. The security councils is a simulation of the UN Security Council, the African Union, the Arab League and the European...
Tags: Germany, Students, Slovenia, Education, European Union
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Bid to resolve Kenya crisis fails
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterEfforts to resolve Kenya's disputed presidential election faltered Thursday as diplomats from the United States and African Union left the country without forging an agreement. As he departed, African Union Chairman John Kufuor, who is president of...Tags: Kenya, Africa, Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Department of State, National Government
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