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	<title>Breaking News &#187; South Africa</title>
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		<title>Canada, Mexico, South Africa among destinations on top travel lists at year&#8217;s end</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:58:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Top destination lists for travel at year&#8217;s end

NEW YORK — Here are some top destination lists for travel as 2009 ends and 2010 begins.
Lonely Planet&#8217;s U.S. staff&#8217;s top picks for 2010: U.S., Canada, South Africa, Mexico, Thailand, Cuba, Italy, Philippines, Brazil, Costa Rica.
Concierge.com&#8217;s &#8220;2010 It List&#8221;: Marrakesh, Kyrgyzstan, Vancouver, Burma, Venice, Antarctica, Cuba, Sri Lanka, ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/canada-mexico-south-africa-among-destinations-on-top-travel-lists-at-years-end-247033/">Canada, Mexico, South Africa among destinations on top travel lists at year&#8217;s end</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama administration official says US, China, India and South Africa agree to deal on climate</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-administration-official-says-us-china-india-and-south-africa-agree-to-deal-on-climate-246234/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Source: US, China, India, South Africa reach deal
COPENHAGEN — A senior Obama administration official says the U.S., China, India and South Africa have reached a &#8220;meaningful agreement&#8221; on climate change.
The official characterized the deal as a first step, but said it was not enough to combat the threat of a warming planet.
Details of ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-administration-official-says-us-china-india-and-south-africa-agree-to-deal-on-climate-246234/">Obama administration official says US, China, India and South Africa agree to deal on climate</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>South Africa&#8217;s controversial health minister who promoted garlic as AIDS treatment dies at 69</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:32:15 +0000</pubDate>
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South African former health minister dies at 69

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa&#8217;s ruling party says former health minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, who gained notoriety for her dogged promotion of lemons, garlic and olive oil to treat AIDS, has died. She was 69.
The African National Congress says Tshabalala-Msimang died in a Johannesburg hospital Wednesday from complications related to .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/south-africas-controversial-health-minister-who-promoted-garlic-as-aids-treatment-dies-at-69-244860/">South Africa&#8217;s controversial health minister who promoted garlic as AIDS treatment dies at 69</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>South Africa&#8217;s ANC battles to rein in young firebrand; spat with communist party deepens</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:32:29 +0000</pubDate>
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SAfrica&#8217;s ANC battles to rein in young firebrand

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa&#8217;s ruling party is trying to rein in a young firebrand who is sowing disunity among its old Communist allies, threatening President Jacob Zuma&#8217;s efforts to build unity as the country grapples with economic recession.
Fearing the spat may worsen, the African National Congress rebuked Julius .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/south-africas-anc-battles-to-rein-in-young-firebrand-spat-with-communist-party-deepens-244765/">South Africa&#8217;s ANC battles to rein in young firebrand; spat with communist party deepens</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Report: UN-backed Congolese troops deliberately killing civilians in east Congo;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:09:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle Faul</dc:creator>
		
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Report: UN-backed Congo troops killing civilians

JOHANNESBURG — A U.N.-backed Congolese military operation to oust rebels from eastern Congo has caused more civilian casualties than damage to rebels, with more than 1,400 people deliberately killed over a nine-month period, human rights groups said Monday.
Human Rights Watch said it had documented &#8220;vicious and widespread&#8221; attacks against civilians ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/report-un-backed-congolese-troops-deliberately-killing-civilians-in-east-congo-243727/">Read : Report: UN-backed Congolese troops deliberately killing civilians in east Congo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Report: 1,400 civilians killed in east Congo in 9-month period; group calls for UN to do more</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/report-1400-civilians-killed-in-east-congo-in-9-month-period-group-calls-for-un-to-do-more-243649/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:50:57 +0000</pubDate>
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Report: 1,400 killed in east Congo over 9 months

JOHANNESBURG — A U.N.-backed Congolese military operation to oust rebels from eastern Congo has caused more civilian casualties than damage to rebels, with more than 1,400 people deliberately killed over a nine-month period, human rights groups said Monday.
Human Rights Watch said it documented the killings by soldiers ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/report-1400-civilians-killed-in-east-congo-in-9-month-period-group-calls-for-un-to-do-more-243649/" title="Report: 1,400 civilians killed in east Congo in 9-month period; group calls for UN to do more">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>South African officials suspended for giving citizenship to foreigners, mainly Pakistanis</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:36:10 +0000</pubDate>
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SAfrica officials suspended in citizenship scam

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa on Thursday suspended dozens of officials being investigated for giving citizenship to mainly Pakistani foreigners, nearly a year after Britain warned that corrupt officials were handing out false South African passports.
Britain started requiring visas from South Africans in February, charging terrorists and criminals were exploiting the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/south-african-officials-suspended-for-giving-citizenship-to-foreigners-mainly-pakistanis-242450/">Read the original article &nbsp;: South African officials suspended for giving citizenship to foreigners, mainly Pakistanis</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Red Cross appeals for $32 million for Zimbabwe food aid, most for vulnerable rural-dwellers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Red Cross appeals for $32M for Zimbabwe food aid

JOHANNESBURG — The Red Cross says they need $32 million to feed 220,000 Zimbabweans who cannot access hard currency in the collapsed economy.
The Red Cross&#8217; Zimbabwe representative Stephen Omollo said Wednesday the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is appealing for the money to ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/red-cross-appeals-for-32-million-for-zimbabwe-food-aid-most-for-vulnerable-rural-dwellers-241989/" title="Red Cross appeals for $32 million for Zimbabwe food aid, most for vulnerable rural-dwellers">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Zimbabwe: Red Cross appeals $32 million for food, saying those in rural areas most vulnerable</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:45:48 +0000</pubDate>
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Zimbabwe: Red Cross appeals for food aid
JOHANNESBURG — The Red Cross says they need $32 million to feed 220,000 Zimbabweans who cannot access hard currency in the collapsed economy.

The Red Cross&#8217; Zimbabwe representative Stephen Omollo said Wednesday the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is appealing for the money to help Zimbabweans .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/zimbabwe-red-cross-appeals-32-million-for-food-saying-those-in-rural-areas-most-vulnerable-241986/" title="Zimbabwe: Red Cross appeals $32 million for food, saying those in rural areas most vulnerable">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hollywood depicts shining moment for South Africans in Eastwood&#8217;s &#8216;Invictus&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:57:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna Bryson</dc:creator>
		
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Hollywood depicts shining South African moment

JOHANNESBURG — South Africans say a new Hollywood film about sport, race and Nelson Mandela will tell the world about the country&#8217;s history of struggle and triumph despite some criticism that the lead roles are played by American actors.
Clint Eastwood&#8217;s &#8220;Invictus&#8221; depicts Mandela, South Africa&#8217;s first black president, as a .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/hollywood-depicts-shining-moment-for-south-africans-in-eastwoods-invictus-241945/">Source article &nbsp;: Hollywood depicts shining moment for South Africans in Eastwood&#8217;s &#8216;Invictus&#8217;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>As S.Africa preps for World Cup, Hollywood depicts shining sports moment in &#8220;Invictus&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:22:09 +0000</pubDate>
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Hollywood depicts S.African historic sports moment

JOHANNESBURG — South Africans say a new Hollywood film about sport and togetherness in racially divided South Africa provides a timely lesson as the country prepares to host next year&#8217;s World Cup.
Clint Eastwood&#8217;s &#8220;Invictus&#8221; premiered in Johannesburg Tuesday and depicts Nelson Mandela&#8217;s support of the national rugby team to draw ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/as-safrica-preps-for-world-cup-hollywood-depicts-shining-sports-moment-in-invictus-241880/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : As S.Africa preps for World Cup, Hollywood depicts shining sports moment in &#8220;Invictus&#8221;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Movie review: Clint Eastwood&#8217;s &#8216;Invictus&#8217; continues the director&#8217;s late-period streak</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jake Coyle</dc:creator>
		
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Review: Eastwood continues streak with &#8216;Invictus&#8217;

&#8220;Invictus&#8221; is a sports film that is more about what&#8217;s happening in the stands than on the playing field.
It&#8217;s South Africa in 1990 and change — as seen in the first scene of the film — is literally coming down the street. After 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela (Morgan ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/movie-review-clint-eastwoods-invictus-continues-the-directors-late-period-streak-241206/">Movie review: Clint Eastwood&#8217;s &#8216;Invictus&#8217; continues the director&#8217;s late-period streak</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>South Africa to treat all HIV-positive babies, president announces on World AIDS Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna Bryson</dc:creator>
		
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South Africa to treat all HIV-positive babies

PRETORIA, South Africa — South Africa announced ambitious new plans Tuesday for earlier and expanded treatment for HIV-positive babies and pregnant women, a change that could save hundreds of thousands of lives in the nation hardest hit by the virus that causes AIDS.
President Jacob Zuma — once ridiculed for ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/south-africa-to-treat-all-hiv-positive-babies-president-announces-on-world-aids-day-241129/">Read more : South Africa to treat all HIV-positive babies, president announces on World AIDS Day</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>From Robben Island to Table Mountain, soccer and South Africa take major leap</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Raf Casert</dc:creator>
		
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Ex-prisoners recall soccer on Robben Island

ROBBEN ISLAND, South Africa — Weeds are about the only thing remaining amid the sandy bumps of the soccer field that served the prisoners on the infamous island where Nelson Mandela and other anti-apartheid activists were held.
But memories of the inmates&#8217; soccer skills still survive.
&#8220;We would do all the tricks,&#8221; .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/from-robben-island-to-table-mountain-soccer-and-south-africa-take-major-leap-239902/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: From Robben Island to Table Mountain, soccer and South Africa take major leap</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Equatorial Guinea&#8217;s longtime ruler wins elections denounced as fraudulent with 95 percent</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
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Eq. Guinea&#8217;s ruler wins 95 percent in elections

JOHANNESBURG — The government of Equatorial Guinea says the African country&#8217;s ruler of 30 years has been re-elected with 95.37 percent of votes, while opponents and international human rights groups denounced the electoral process in Africa&#8217;s No. 3 oil producer as fraudulent.
A statement Friday on the government&#8217;s Web ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/equatorial-guineas-longtime-ruler-wins-elections-denounced-as-fraudulent-with-95-percent-239756/">Equatorial Guinea&#8217;s longtime ruler wins elections denounced as fraudulent with 95 percent</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>South Africa&#8217;s Zuma praised for new approach on AIDS, gets $120 million from US</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
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South Africa&#8217;s Zuma praised for new AIDS approach

PRETORIA, South Africa — The U.S. says it&#8217;s giving South Africa $120 million for AIDS treatment in response to a plea from President Jacob Zuma that underlines his new approach to fighting the epidemic.
Under Zuma&#8217;s predecessor in the country with the world&#8217;s heaviest AIDS burden, the health minister ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/south-africas-zuma-praised-for-new-approach-on-aids-gets-120-million-from-us-237925/">Original article on  : South Africa&#8217;s Zuma praised for new approach on AIDS, gets $120 million from US</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>UNAIDS chief sees commitment to change in South Africa, country with worst AIDS epidemic</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
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UNAIDS chief in South Africa for AIDS Day
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa has more people infected with the AIDS virus than any other country, but it also has a new government determined to end the crisis, the head of the U.N. AIDS program said Monday.

&#8220;If I am not in South Africa for World AIDS Day, I ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/unaids-chief-sees-commitment-to-change-in-south-africa-country-with-worst-aids-epidemic-237702/" title="UNAIDS chief sees commitment to change in South Africa, country with worst AIDS epidemic">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Officials: E. Guinea leader wins estimated 96.7 percent of vote; opposition cries fraud</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:51:34 +0000</pubDate>
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Eq. Guinea: Leader wins 96.7 percent of vote

JOHANNESBURG — Officials say Equatorial Guinea&#8217;s leader of 30 years has won power for another term with an estimated 96.7 percent of votes cast in one of Africa&#8217;s leading oil producers.
Opposition leaders say Sunday&#8217;s ballot was rigged and they will not accept the results.
The Convergence for Social Democracy .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/officials-e-guinea-leader-wins-estimated-967-percent-of-vote-opposition-cries-fraud-237624/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Zimbabwe&#8217;s prime minister welcomes South African efforts to rescue his coalition government</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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Zimbabwe PM welcomes South Africa&#8217;s intervention

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe&#8217;s prime minister says he is thankful for South African efforts to rescue his coalition government.
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, speaking at a party rally Sunday, said South African President Jacob Zuma could visit soon.
Zuma&#8217;s spokesman did not comment on a possible visit by his boss, but said ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/zimbabwes-prime-minister-welcomes-south-african-efforts-to-rescue-his-coalition-government-237278/" title="Zimbabwe&#8217;s prime minister welcomes South African efforts to rescue his coalition government">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rare pirate attack in Benin prompts experts to worry that Nigerian pirates are spreading out</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Experts: Nigerian pirates may be extending reach

JOHANNESBURG — A bloody pirate attack off Benin&#8217;s coast is raising concerns that Nigerian pirates — operating on the opposite side of Africa from Somali pirates — are extending their reach and shows that the waters off West Africa are almost equally dangerous, a maritime expert said.
Pirates attacked an .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rare-pirate-attack-in-benin-prompts-experts-to-worry-that-nigerian-pirates-are-spreading-out-236154/">Rare pirate attack in Benin prompts experts to worry that Nigerian pirates are spreading out</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>O Oprah, Where Art Thou? World embraces Winfrey, US TV host and global star</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:45:13 +0000</pubDate>
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Oprah Winfrey&#8217;s impact felt around the world
LONDON — It&#8217;s the talk show talked about around the world.
Oprah Winfrey&#8217;s announcement last week that she will end her daytime TV program after its 25th season in 2011 made headlines from London to Johannesburg. Audiences for the show might be smaller outside the United States, but .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/o-oprah-where-art-thou-world-embraces-winfrey-us-tv-host-and-global-star-235194/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: O Oprah, Where Art Thou? World embraces Winfrey, US TV host and global star</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Furry felons rob SAfrican tourists; officials fear 2010 influx will worsen baboon behavior</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Courtney Brooks</dc:creator>
		
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Furry felons rob SAfrican tourists, steal food

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Visitors to South Africa&#8217;s premier holiday destination who are worried about becoming victims of the country&#8217;s high crime rate could find themselves instead robbed by a more furry kind of felon: baboons.
The cheeky primates have learned how to open car doors and jump through .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/furry-felons-rob-safrican-tourists-officials-fear-2010-influx-will-worsen-baboon-behavior-235172/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Head of US international AIDS program says recession not dampening his efforts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:02:29 +0000</pubDate>
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US AIDS program undaunted by recession
PRETORIA, South Africa — The global recession is not dampening America&#8217;s international drive to stop AIDS, the head of the campaign said Wednesday.
Eric Goosby also described a new era of cooperation with South Africa, the nation that bears the greatest AIDS burden and where officials are turning around ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/head-of-us-international-aids-program-says-recession-not-dampening-his-efforts-231729/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Head of US international AIDS program says recession not dampening his efforts</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>New Greenpeace chief brings experience fighting poverty, racism to environmental campaign</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:38:38 +0000</pubDate>
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New Greenpeace chief has fought apartheid, poverty

JOHANNESBURG — A South African who battled apartheid as a teen, then went on to lead global campaigns to end poverty and protect human rights took over Monday as the new international head of the environmental group Greenpeace.
Kumi Naidoo, Greenpeace International&#8217;s new executive director, said climate change makes his .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/new-greenpeace-chief-brings-experience-fighting-poverty-racism-to-environmental-campaign-230403/">New Greenpeace chief brings experience fighting poverty, racism to environmental campaign</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ethiopian human rights activist says liberties are waning in his country</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:43:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Powell</dc:creator>
		
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Activist: Rights, liberties waning in Ethiopia

JOHANNESBURG — An Ethiopian human rights activist who was jailed for 2 1/2 years said Friday that his country is less free today than it was during its disputed 2005 election.
Daniel Bekele, 42, is crisscrossing the U.S. and Canada on a speaking tour after being honored for his human rights ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ethiopian-human-rights-activist-says-liberties-are-waning-in-his-country-228630/" title="Ethiopian human rights activist says liberties are waning in his country">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rabbits killed to control plague on Mandela&#8217;s former island prison will be fed to the poor</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:36:53 +0000</pubDate>
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Bunnies from Mandela&#8217;s former prison feed the poor

JOHANNESBURG — An official from the island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned says rabbits killed to control an infestation will be fed to the poor.
Henry Bredekamp says all the rabbits that are certified safe for human consumption will be donated to charity beginning Monday.
Robben Island has been battling .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rabbits-killed-to-control-plague-on-mandelas-former-island-prison-will-be-fed-to-the-poor-228491/">Rabbits killed to control plague on Mandela&#8217;s former island prison will be fed to the poor</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Power struggle at South African utility sparks charges of racism, political meddling</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:56:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna Bryson</dc:creator>
		
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SAfrica business dispute sets off racism charges

JOHANNESBURG — A struggle over how to manage South Africa&#8217;s state-owned power company has opened debates on racism in the boardroom and political meddling in a country where politics and race remain a volatile mix.
Chairman Bobby Godsell and CEO Jacob Maroga were brought in recently to turn around Eskom,  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/power-struggle-at-south-african-utility-sparks-charges-of-racism-political-meddling-227089/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>New dinosaur species dating back 200 million years found in South Africa, scientists say</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
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Scientists: New dinosaur species found in SAfrica

JOHANNESBURG — A newly discovered dinosaur species that roamed the Earth about 200 million years ago may help explain how the creatures evolved into the largest animals on land, scientists in South Africa said Wednesday.
The Aardonyx celestae was a 23-foot- (7-meter-) long small-headed herbivore with a huge barrel of .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/new-dinosaur-species-dating-back-200-million-years-found-in-south-africa-scientists-say-225689/">Read the original article &nbsp;: New dinosaur species dating back 200 million years found in South Africa, scientists say</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Beautiful memorials to carnage, British graveyards are a global reminder of war&#8217;s cost</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:45:22 +0000</pubDate>
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Beauty and tragedy in global network of war graves

It is the British empire of the dead.
Scattered across 150 countries and managed from a modest office building near London&#8217;s Heathrow Airport, a global patchwork of graveyards constitutes a beautiful memorial to the ugliest carnage: the 1.7 million fighting men and women who died for Britain and .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/beautiful-memorials-to-carnage-british-graveyards-are-a-global-reminder-of-wars-cost-222560/">Beautiful memorials to carnage, British graveyards are a global reminder of war&#8217;s cost</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Diamond watchdog gives Zimbabwe time to clean up lawless field</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
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Diamond watchdog gives Zimbabwe time to comply

JOHANNESBURG — Investigators for the world&#8217;s diamond control body say the gems were mined by virtual slaves who had been told to dig or die, and were smuggled out by soldiers who rape and beat civilians.
Yet the Kimberley Process, the diamond body, said those gems don&#8217;t qualify as &#8220;blood ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/diamond-watchdog-gives-zimbabwe-time-to-clean-up-lawless-field-220342/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Diamond watchdog gives Zimbabwe time to clean up lawless field</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Zimbabwe premier ends boycott, says he&#8217;s assured S.Africa closely monitoring unity government</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:44:57 +0000</pubDate>
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Zimbabwe&#8217;s premier counting on South Africa

MAPUTO, Mozambique — Zimbabwe&#8217;s prime minister says assurances South Africa will be watching persuaded him to end his boycott of his country&#8217;s troubled unity Cabinet.
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai told reporters late Thursday after talks with regional leaders he was returning to Cabinet meetings but still had differences to resolve with .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/zimbabwe-premier-ends-boycott-says-hes-assured-safrica-closely-monitoring-unity-government-220157/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Zimbabwe premier ends boycott, says he&#8217;s assured S.Africa closely monitoring unity government</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>South Africa cancels Airbus contract, citing escalating costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
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South Africa cancels Airbus contract
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa&#8217;s government says it has canceled a contract to buy eight Airbus military aircraft that had set off a debate about public spending.

Government spokesman Themba Maseko told reporters Thursday that the decision was made because of delivery delays and &#8220;extensive cost escalation.&#8221; Reports that costs had ballooned from ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/south-africa-cancels-airbus-contract-citing-escalating-costs-219200/">South Africa cancels Airbus contract, citing escalating costs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kimberley investigators: Zimbabwe should be suspended because of diamond smuggling, violence</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:16:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna Bryson</dc:creator>
		
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Report: Suspend Zimbabwe over diamond smuggling

JOHANNESBURG — Investigators for the world&#8217;s diamond control body say Zimbabwe should be suspended because its security forces are raping women, killing illegal miners and smuggling gems out of a diamond field in the troubled country&#8217;s east.
Human rights groups have made similar accusations, but the charges carry particular weight coming ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/kimberley-investigators-zimbabwe-should-be-suspended-because-of-diamond-smuggling-violence-217873/">Kimberley investigators: Zimbabwe should be suspended because of diamond smuggling, violence</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Freed Equatorial Guinea coup-plotter says others should face justice in case, returns home</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle Faul</dc:creator>
		
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Equatorial Guinea coup-plotter returns home to UK

JOHANNESBURG — British mercenary Simon Mann has threatened to settle some old scores after arriving home Wednesday following more than five years in African jails for a failed plot to take over Equatorial Guinea&#8217;s oil riches.
Some governments may be worried about a vengeful Mann: He testified last year that ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/freed-equatorial-guinea-coup-plotter-says-others-should-face-justice-in-case-returns-home-217731/" title="Freed Equatorial Guinea coup-plotter says others should face justice in case, returns home">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Freed British coup-plotter leaves Equatorial Guinea, says others should face justice in case</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:51:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle Faul</dc:creator>
		
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British coup-plotter leaves Equatorial Guinea

JOHANNESBURG — Before leaving Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday, freed coup-plotter Simon Mann said the son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and others should face justice for allegedly scheming to overthrow the oil-rich country&#8217;s government.
Mann left the steamy island capital of the tiny Central African nation early Wednesday after serving ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/freed-british-coup-plotter-leaves-equatorial-guinea-says-others-should-face-justice-in-case-217463/">Freed British coup-plotter leaves Equatorial Guinea, says others should face justice in case</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>British coup-plotter freed from prison in Equatorial Guinea says he regrets role in affair</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Freed British coup-plotter says he regrets role

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea — A British coup-plotter who has been freed in Equatorial Guinea says he is grateful for being pardoned by the government and regrets his role in the affair.
Simon Mann was released from prison Tuesday along with four South African mercenaries. They were given a presidential pardon .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/british-coup-plotter-freed-from-prison-in-equatorial-guinea-says-he-regrets-role-in-affair-217378/">Source article &nbsp;: British coup-plotter freed from prison in Equatorial Guinea says he regrets role in affair</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>African kings, queens, chiefs claim modern role, call Mandela one of their own</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:26:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna Bryson</dc:creator>
		
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African kings, queens, chiefs to honor Mandela

JOHANNESBURG — Dancers clad in animal skins opened a royal ceremony Tuesday, a nod to tradition for the forward-thinking kings, queens and chiefs who jetted in to Johannesburg from across Africa to launch an institute they hope will expand their roles on the continent
The two dozen leaders from Morocco ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/african-kings-queens-chiefs-claim-modern-role-call-mandela-one-of-their-own-216396/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : African kings, queens, chiefs claim modern role, call Mandela one of their own</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>British coup-plotter Simon Mann, 4 South Africans, freed in Equatorial Guinea after pardon</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:03:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle Faul</dc:creator>
		
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British coup-plotter freed in Equatorial Guinea

JOHANNESBURG — Equatorial Guinea freed a British coup-plotter and four South African mercenaries Tuesday after a presidential pardon for their foreign-bankrolled conspiracy to overthrow the government and take over the country&#8217;s oil riches.
In a spectacular trial last year, Simon Mann testified that U.S. and European governments knew of the plan .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/british-coup-plotter-simon-mann-4-south-africans-freed-in-equatorial-guinea-after-pardon-216378/">British coup-plotter Simon Mann, 4 South Africans, freed in Equatorial Guinea after pardon</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Judge: British coup-plotter Simon Mann, 4 South Africans, pardoned in Equatorial Guinea</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:52:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle Faul</dc:creator>
		
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Coup-plotter Simon Mann pardoned in Eq. Guinea

JOHANNESBURG — Equatorial Guinea freed a British coup-plotter and four South African mercenaries Tuesday after a presidential pardon for their foreign-bankrolled conspiracy to overthrow the government and take over the country&#8217;s oil riches.
In a spectacular trial last year, Simon Mann testified that U.S. and European governments knew of the  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/judge-british-coup-plotter-simon-mann-4-south-africans-pardoned-in-equatorial-guinea-2-216359/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:57:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle Faul</dc:creator>
		
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Coup plotter Simon Mann released in Eq. Guinea

JOHANNESBURG — A British coup-plotter and four South African mercenaries pardoned for attempting the overthrow of Equatorial Guinea&#8217;s government were freed from prison Tuesday in the tiny oil-rich African nation, the country&#8217;s chief judge said.
Simon Mann and his co-defendants were convicted in a trial that aired a plot ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/judge-british-coup-plotter-simon-mann-4-south-africans-released-in-equatorial-guinea-216207/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Judge: British coup plotter Simon Mann, 4 South Africans, released in Equatorial Guinea</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:03:25 +0000</pubDate>
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Coup plotter Simon Mann pardoned in Eq. Guinea

JOHANNESBURG — British coup-plotter Simon Mann and four South African mercenaries have been pardoned for attempting the overthrow of Equatorial Guinea&#8217;s government and will be freed from prison in the tiny oil-rich African nation, the country&#8217;s chief judge said Tuesday.
They were convicted in a trial that aired a ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/judge-british-coup-plotter-simon-mann-4-south-africans-pardoned-in-equatorial-guinea-215906/" title="Judge: British coup plotter Simon Mann, 4 South Africans, pardoned in Equatorial Guinea">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Congolese president says his campaign against Rwandan extremists in the east is succeeding</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:01:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Congolese president says he&#8217;s winning in east

PRETORIA, South Africa — Congo&#8217;s president says his forces are succeeding against an extremist Rwandan militia in his country&#8217;s east.
Speaking to reporters Friday during a visit to South Africa, Joseph Kabila said the campaign against the extremist militia will continue until he &#8220;controls the whole territory.&#8221;
But Kabila says the ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/congolese-president-says-his-campaign-against-rwandan-extremists-in-the-east-is-succeeding-212510/">Congolese president says his campaign against Rwandan extremists in the east is succeeding</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Zimbabwean foreign minister: UN investigator&#8217;s trip &#8216;a provocation of the highest order&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:33:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angus Shaw</dc:creator>
		
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Zimbabwe foreign minister: UN trip a &#8216;provocation&#8217;

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe&#8217;s foreign minister on Friday sharply criticized as &#8220;a provocation of the highest order&#8221; an attempt by the U.N. torture investigator to visit Zimbabwe and investigate alleged attacks by thugs linked to the ruling party on its opponents.
Manfred Nowak had flown to Zimbabwe on Wednesday, saying ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/zimbabwean-foreign-minister-un-investigators-trip-a-provocation-of-the-highest-order-212389/">Zimbabwean foreign minister: UN investigator&#8217;s trip &#8216;a provocation of the highest order&#8217;</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:31:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Zimbabwe blocks UN investigator visit to country

JOHANNESBURG — An outraged U.N. torture investigator said Thursday he believes Zimbabwe&#8217;s president may be the reason he was blocked from the country, a move that could further isolate the struggling nation and its fragile coalition government.
Manfred Nowak had planned to investigate alleged attacks on Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai&#8217;s .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/zimbabwe-officials-bar-un-torture-investigator-who-had-meeting-with-prime-minister-211367/">Original article &nbsp;: Zimbabwe officials bar UN torture investigator who had meeting with prime minister</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Zimbabwe officials bar UN torture investigator who had meeting with PM; sends to South Africa</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:25:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Zimbabwe deports UN investigator to South Africa

JOHANNESBURG — Zimbabwean immigration officials barred the United Nations&#8217; torture investigator from entering their country and returned him to South Africa Thursday, an act he termed a &#8220;serious diplomatic incident&#8221; that reflects a split in the coalition government.
&#8220;There are certainly some parts of the government who do not want .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/zimbabwe-officials-bar-un-torture-investigator-who-had-meeting-with-pm-sends-to-south-africa-210837/">Zimbabwe officials bar UN torture investigator who had meeting with PM; sends to South Africa</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Zimbabwe immigration officials bar UN torture investigator who had meeting with Tsvangirai</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:34:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Zimbabwe: UN investigator sent to South Africa

JOHANNESBURG — The United Nations torture investigator says he was barred from Zimbabwe and sent back to South Africa after a night in the Harare airport.
An angry Manfred Nowak, speaking to reporters in Johannesburg Thursday upon arrival from Zimbabwe, said he would recommend the U.N. take action for the .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/zimbabwe-immigration-officials-bar-un-torture-investigator-who-had-meeting-with-tsvangirai-210789/">Zimbabwe immigration officials bar UN torture investigator who had meeting with Tsvangirai</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Zimbabwe: UN torture investigator stopped at airport after ignoring word he would be blocked</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Zimbabwe: UN torture investigator stopped
JOHANNESBURG — The United Nations&#8217; torture investigator said Wednesday he was stopped by immigration authorities as he tried to enter Zimbabwe in defiance of officials who rescinded his invitation.

Manfred Nowak told The Associated Press in a telephone interview that officials at the Harare airport refused to allow him through even though .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/zimbabwe-un-torture-investigator-stopped-at-airport-after-ignoring-word-he-would-be-blocked-210235/">Zimbabwe: UN torture investigator stopped at airport after ignoring word he would be blocked</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Zimbabwe blocks visit of torture investigator but he plans to proceed at invitation of PM</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:51:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carley Petesch</dc:creator>
		
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Zimbabwe blocks visit of UN torture investigator

JOHANNESBURG — At the last minute, Zimbabwe on Wednesday blocked the United Nations&#8217; torture investigator from visiting the country where opponents to President Robert Mugabe have been attacked and harassed, but he vowed to go anyway at the invitation of the prime minister.
The actions by Zimbabwe, which had invited ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/zimbabwe-blocks-visit-of-torture-investigator-but-he-plans-to-proceed-at-invitation-of-pm-209897/">Read : Zimbabwe blocks visit of torture investigator but he plans to proceed at invitation of PM</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>UN rights office says Zimbabwe blocks visit of torture investigator</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:52:32 +0000</pubDate>
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UN: Zimbabwe blocks visit of torture investigator

JOHANNESBURG — Zimbabwe&#8217;s government has blocked a visit by the United Nations&#8217; torture investigator who was to examine alleged attacks on opposition activists by ruling party supporters, the world body said Wednesday.
The office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights said Manfred Nowak was initially invited to Zimbabwe ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/un-rights-office-says-zimbabwe-blocks-visit-of-torture-investigator-209551/" title="UN rights office says Zimbabwe blocks visit of torture investigator">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>AU official: China more concerned with natural resources in Africa than good governance</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
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Trade expert Festus Fajana&#8217;s comments come more than a week after officials in Guinea announced a $7 billion deal with a Chinese company.
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