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An unidentified man stands near a gas flare belonging to the Agip Oil company in Idu Ogba, Niger Delta area of Nigeria, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006. OPEC and the European Union agreed in Vienna Wednesday to maintain a close "energy dialogue," stressing the importance of working together to help stabilize and secure the world's oil markets. Edmund Daukoru, Nigeria's oil minister and president of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, met with Martin Bartenstein, the energy minister of Austria, which holds the EU's rotating presidency. In a statement, the EU presidency said both reaffirmed the need to stay in close touch on energy issues.
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Trying to Spread Africa's Wealth
| NICE — In years past, Africa was always the outsiders’ cornucopia, the font of gold and diamonds, slaves and minerals, cotton and rubber and, more latterly, oil. | These days, the contin... (photo: AP / George Osodi) The New York Times
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Former Africa minister Malloch-Brown advises oil firm on African expansion
| • Vitol post concerns MPs tracking jobs close to ministerial roles | • Firm talking to Shell about oil assets in 19 Africa countries Lord Malloch Brown pictured in 2005 at a UN oil-for-food prog... (photo: Public Domain / U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock) The Guardian
Bomb Attack, Sin el Fil,suburb Three Kenyan men charged with Uganda bomb attacks
Three Kenyans have been charged with the murders of 76 people killed when bombs exploded as they watched the World Cup on TV in Kampala, Uganda. | Hussein Hassan, 27, Mohammed Adan Abdow, 25, and Idri... (photo: WN / Manuela Paraipan) BBC News
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Landon Donovan about to take a corner on 3-27-2010 vs the NE Revs Donovan reiterates desire to return to Everton
Michael Sohn United States' Landon Donovan celebrates following the World Cup group C soccer match between the United States and Algeria at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, Wedne... (photo: Creative Commons / Css71588) Kansas City Star
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Danalogo.PNG Dana Petroleum finds new oil field in Egypt
Aberdeen-based Dana Petroleum has announced the discovery of a new oil field, onshore in the Gulf of Suez in Egypt. | Dana's shares rose on news of the find, which follow... (photo: OSCE / The Dana Petroleum website) BBC News
Egypt   People   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia:Dana Petroleum  
Virgin atlantic Virgin upbeat despite operating loss
| Sir Richard Branson's airline Virgin Atlantic announced today that it made a big operating loss last year but that revenues and passenger numbers rose in the first part... (photo: Public Domain / Arpingstone) The Independent
Aerospace   Photos   Transport   UK   Wikipedia: Virgin Atlantic Airways  
Childrens village of fun for Regatta weekend Children’s village of fun for Regatta weekend
| The Regatta this coming weekend will host a children’s village, where youngsters from the age of four can have lots of fun on swings, slides, bouncy castles and trampol... (photo: WN / marzena) Nation
Children   Entertainment   Photos   Weekend   Youngsters  
Islamist insurgent fighters in a street in Mogadishu, Somalia, during clashes with Somali government soldiers in southern Mogadishu's Wardhigley neighborhood on Thursday, June 24, 2010. Al-Shabab threatens AU peacekeepers
| The armed group leading the fight against Somalia's beleagured transitional government has warned that it will turn Mogadishu into a "graveyard" for extra African ... (photo: AP / Farah Abdi Warsameh) Al Jazeera
Africa   Photos   Somalia   War   Wikipedia: Al-Shabaab  
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the National Urban League 100th Anniversary Convention in Washington, Thursday, July 29, 2010. Obama seeks to mend rift with U.S. black community
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama sought on Thursday to repair damage to his relationship with the black community caused by his administration's firin... (photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais) The Star
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, talks with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem al-Thani during an Arab foreign ministers meeting at the Arab league headquarters in Cairo, Egypt Thursday, July 29, 2010. Arabs back direct peace talks when Abbas sees fit
| CAIRO (Reuters) - The Arab League said on Thursday it would back face-to-face peace talks between the Palestinians and Israel when the Palestinians believe the time is ... (photo: AP / Nasser Nasser) The Star
Arab League   Mideast   Peace   Photos   Wikipedia: Peace process in the IsraeliPalestinian conflict  
In this photo taken Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, people wait to board trains at the West Railway Station in Beijing, China. Population Research Presents a Sobering Prognosis
| With 267 people being born every minute and 108 dying, the world's population will top 7 billion next year, a research group projects. Lower birthrates and longer life ... (photo: AP) The New York Times
Economy   Infrastructure   Photos   Population   Wikipedia: Population growth  
US actress and human rights activist Mia Farrow  and Mahmud Qabil  , during her visit to Rafah town the southern Gaza Strip , October 15, 2009.Farrow is on a 4-day visit to Israel, West bank and Gaza as a good will ambassador of UNICEF. (photo by Ahmed Deeb/ WN)  'Blood diamond' case: Farrow to testify
| The Hague - Actress Mia Farrow and models' agent Carole White will testify next month about a "blood diamond" Naomi Campbell is said to have been given by Liberia's Cha... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) Independent online
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INDIA-INJURED-ROYAl-BENGAL-TIGER S. African tiger caught after 2 days on the run
| JOHANNESBURG-The escaped Bengal tiger who captured headlines across South Africa has been found and returned home after a 2-day search, hungry and worse for the wear af... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick) The Boston Globe
Africa   Animals   Photos   Wikipedia: Bengal tiger   Wildlife  
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Organized Crime Increasingly Linked in Africa
Boat Capsizing in DR Congo
Horn of Africa Once Again Polio-Free
Aid For North-Western DR Congo
An unidentified man stands near a gas flare belonging to the Agip Oil company in Idu Ogba, Niger Delta area of Nigeria, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006. OPEC and the European Union agreed in Vienna Wednesday to maintain a close "energy dialogue," stressing the importance of working together to help stabilize and secure the world's oil markets. Edmund Daukoru, Nigeria's oil minister and president of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, met with Martin Bartenstein, the energy minister of Austria, which holds the EU's rotating presidency. In a statement, the EU presidency said both reaffirmed the need to stay in close touch on energy issues.
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Starbucks aims to brew 100pc fairtrade
Sierra Wireless shares surge after 2Q results
Country Needs U.S.$264 Million for Grain Imports - CFU
Virgin atlantic
Virgin upbeat despite operating loss
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Sudan: Violent Clashes Erupt Over Peace Talks for Darfur
Organized Crime Increasingly Linked in Africa
Chinese Children Turn to Art
South Africa: Students Are Fined for Racist Video of Black W
An unidentified man stands near a gas flare belonging to the Agip Oil company in Idu Ogba, Niger Delta area of Nigeria, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006. OPEC and the European Union agreed in Vienna Wednesday to maintain a close "energy dialogue," stressing the importance of working together to help stabilize and secure the world's oil markets. Edmund Daukoru, Nigeria's oil minister and president of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, met with Martin Bartenstein, the energy minister of Austria, which holds the EU's rotating presidency. In a statement, the EU presidency said both reaffirmed the need to stay in close touch on energy issues.
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Chile General Convicted in 1974 Murders Blames CIA
Chile general convicted in 1974 murders blames CIA
Chile general convicted in 1974 murders blames CIA
Chile general convicted in 1974 murders blames CIA
Ahmadinejad said Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2009 that Iran will now enrich its uranium to an even higher level, defying a U.N. call to halt the process due to fears over the country's nuclear program.
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Horn of Africa Once Again Polio-Free
Aid For North-Western DR Congo
Sierra Madre tribe leader fears dengue outbreak
Sue Wassef: My son is in an Egyptian jail for drug crimes he
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Drinking Alcohol Can 'Reduce Severity' Of Arthritis
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Consumers Reassured Over Fuel Availability
Liberia to Require Registration of New Births
From the Nile to the Yangtze: Sailing the world's great
Muslim Court Clause Brings Spotlight in Kenya Vote
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Dana Petroleum finds new oil field in Egypt
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Leon Davis's finals straw
3-peat: WR Coles signs with Jets for third tour
Golden Day as Mateelong Leads 1-2
Former England Player Lynch to Coach Rocks
Landon Donovan about to take a corner on 3-27-2010 vs the NE Revs
Donovan reiterates desire to return to Everton
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South Africa: Students Are Fined for Racist Video of Black W
Sierra Leone's school-time blues
Sam Jonah's Speech At The Centenary Celebration of Adisa
Ex-students fined in South Africa racist video case
In this Friday, April 23, 2010 file photo, a 31-year-old French veiled woman, no name released, addresses the media in Nantes, western France.
Qaeda's Zawahri condemns France, Yemen clerics - Web
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