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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.
Africa   Corruption   Photos   Politics   Resources  
 The New York Times 
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)
Landon Donovan about to take a corner on 3-27-2010 vs the NE Revs
Group   Landon   Photos   Soccer   States  
 Kansas City Star 
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)
In this photo taken Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, people wait to board trains at the West Railway Station in Beijing, China.  The New York Times 
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 spans will also lead to a a pr... (photo: AP)
Economy   Infrastructure   Photos   Population   Wikipedia: Population growth  
INDIA-INJURED-ROYAl-BENGAL-TIGER  The Boston Globe 
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 after a jump from the back of a ... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick)
Africa   Animals   Photos   Wikipedia: Bengal tiger   Wildlife  
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Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, talks during an interview at the United Nations Friday, Sept. 16, 200 Irish Times
Mugabe a front for military dictatorship, says PM aide
| BILL CORCORAN in Cape Town | SENIOR MOVEMENT for Democratic Change (MDC) politician, Roy Bennett has claimed Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe is just a front man for ... (photo: AP / Ed Betz)
Military   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Robert Mugabe   Zimbabwe  
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani addresses a press conference in Thane, India Deccan Chronicle
RIL, Essar eye BP Africa assets
RIL, Essar eye BP Africa assets | Share ARTICLEURL | July 28: BP Plc is in talks with Reliance Industries and Essar Group to sell its African retail assets that could be ... (photo: AP / Rajanish Kakade)
Company   Economy   Energy   Photos   Wikipedia: Reliance Industries  
Deposed Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, right, and senior Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar talk after their Ramadan prayers in al-Garbi mosque at Shati refugee camp in Gaza City Sunday Sept. 16, 2007. Since Hamas' takeover in Gaza, violence has largely been contained to the roiling coastal strip _ where Israeli troops regularly battle Palestinian militants firing rockets into Israel _ while Israel has sought to bolster Abbas by reducing operations in the West Bank. Gulf News
Hamas wants dialogue with Europe
| Gaza: Hamas is open to negotiating directly with European countries and has welcomed a recent call by French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner to enter into talks with ... (photo: AP / Hatem Moussa)
Europe   Gaza   Hamas   Photos   Wikipedia: Hamas  
Visit, board, search and seizure team members embarked aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), approach a suspected pirated vessel to gain approval for a master's permission boarding. Star Tribune
Suspected Somali pirates plead not guilty to new charges in alleged attacks off African waters
| NORFOLK, Va. - Eleven Somali nationals accused in separate pirate attacks on U.S. Navy ships off Africa have pleaded not guilty in Virginia to a new indictment. | The U... (photo: US Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart)
Attacks   Guilty   Photos   Pirates   Somali  
Mango  - fruits - wet market All Africa
Indigenous Fruit, Vegetables Can Create Jobs
The mass production of South Africa's indigenous fruit and vegetables can go a long way in helping to eradicate poverty, according to experts attending the Indigenous Kno... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub)
Fruit   Jobs   Mass   Photos   Vegetables  
Business & Economy Politics
- Zimplats ore mined up 5 pct in Q2, revenue down
- Teachers union rejects 'insulting' revised offer
- Anglo American 'committed to SA'
- Cosatu deplores farm workers' conditions
Mango  - fruits - wet market
Indigenous Fruit, Vegetables Can Create Jobs
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- Few Sub-Saharan Africans Aware of Local Microfinance Options
- Facebook Blocks 'Palestinian' in Page Titles: A Case
- US Govt urges countries to adopt payment disclosure laws
- Armed group in Darfur to cease recruitment of child soldiers
In this Thursday, June 24, 2010 picture Rwandan President Paul Kagame greet supporters who waited hours to see him as he applied to run for president again in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.
Paul Kagame: A tarnished African hero
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Education Sport
- Where Schools Have Flapping Plastic Walls
- DRC: Where schools have flapping plastic walls
- 55% of India's population poor: Report
- Proficiency rule blocked by UK court; Rwanda gets language a
Poverty: Many Indian poor people asking some foods and donations in Dharamshala, India
55% of India's population poor: Report
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- Leon Davis's finals straw
- Aziz Zakari Slams Sports Ministry
- Rudisha leads Kenyan 800m sweep
-  SA under-23 to face Botswana
 Juventus coach Didier Deschamps, of France, looks on during the Italian Serie B league soccer match between Spezia and Juventus in La Spezia, Italy, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007. jp1
Olympique Marseille Coach Didier Deschamps Thanks Tunisia For Welcome Support
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Health Human Rights
- UN Rushing Aid to Flood-Stricken Areas of North-Western Regi
- UN rushing aid to flood-stricken areas of north-western DR C
- GLOBAL: Insights into the ever more complex aid system
- Anti-ageing pills boosts chances of conceiving
Woman - Female
GLOBAL: New UN agency for women âEuro" first battle won
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- Trying to Spread Africa's Wealth
- How to counter rape as a weapon of war
- Population Research Presents a Sobering Prognosis
- Why recent US 'conflict minerals' legislation may no
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.
Trying to Spread Africa's Wealth
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