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Wednesday, May 28

African human rights group faults South African government over violence

by Mnet on Wed 28 May 2008 11:06 AM BST

A pan-African human rights group has criticised the South African
government's handling of xenophobic attacks in which more than 50 people have
been killed.  

DAKAR, SENEGAL (MAY 26, 2008) REUTERS -
South Africa said on ...   more »

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Tuesday, May 27

Israel has at least 150 atomic weapons - Carter

by Mnet on Tue 27 May 2008 01:23 PM BST

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter publicly acknowledges Israel's nuclear
arsenal.

 HAY-ON-WYE, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM (MAY 25, 2008) HAY FESTIVAL
HANDOUT - 
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said on Sunday (May 25) that
Israel holds at ...   more »

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Ethiopia, Zimbabwe react to news of Mengistu death sentence

by Mnet on Tue 27 May 2008 01:21 PM BST

As Ethiopians welcomed news that Mengistu Haile Mariam has been sentenced
to death, a government minister in Zimbabwe says the former Marxist ruler will
remain under the protection of President Robert Mugabe's government.

ADDIS ABABA, ...   more »

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Famous painting 'The Scream' is back in the Oslo museum from which it was stolen in a dramatic theft in 2004

by Mnet on Tue 27 May 2008 01:17 PM BST

Edvard Munch's world famous paintings 'The Scream' and 'Madonna' are
finally back at the museum after being stolen in broad daylight in 2004. 

OSLO, NORWAY (MAY 21, 2008) SCANPIXNTB -
 Norwegian painter Edvard Munch's "The ...   more »

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London rain fails to dampen the African spirit

by Mnet on Tue 27 May 2008 01:06 PM BST

There were more umbrellas than colourful headgear, as Africa Day in London
was celebrated in rainy English weather.

 LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (MAY 26, 2008) REUTERS - 
Relentless rain fell on London on Monday (May 26), ...   more »

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Monday, May 26

UK autistic artist sketches Jerusalem from memory

by Mnet on Mon 26 May 2008 09:26 PM BST

UK autistic artist completes panoramic drawing of Jerusalem using his
memory only.

JERUSALEM CH 2. - 
Artist Stephen Wiltshire decided to give the city of Jerusalem a
very special gift for the 60th anniversary of ...   more »

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NEWSWEEK: Media Lead Sheet/June 2, 2008 Issue

by Mnet on Mon 26 May 2008 09:12 PM BST

(on newsstands Monday, May 26, 2008)

COVER: "Obama, Race and Us" (p.22). A team of Newsweek correspondents offer an open memo to Democratic candidate Barack Obama with suggestions on how he can overcome race issues ... more »

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Wednesday, May 21

White House says Bush offers apology to Maliki for soldier's abuse of Koran.

by Mnet on Wed 21 May 2008 12:28 PM BST

U.S. President George W. Bush has apologized to Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri
al-Maliki and for the actions of a U.S. soldier accused of using a copy of the
Koran for target practice.

WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED ... more »

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