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Archives for February 2016

The Iran-Saudi-US Balancing Act — and Israel: Something Must Give

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Paul Scham | 01/29/2016 | THE HUFFINGTON POST   The first milestone in implementing the Iran nuclear deal has come and gone. As the agreement's proponents expected and opponents denied would happen, Iran has poured cement in its Arak reactor and rendered it unusable. More unexpected was the prisoner exchange that accompanied it, with Iran releasing four Americans … [Read more...] about The Iran-Saudi-US Balancing Act — and Israel: Something Must Give

How to See a Famine Before It Starts

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Robinson Meyer | Feb 3, 2016 | THE ATLANTIC  The U.S. government can predict food insecurity before it occurs. But the warnings aren’t always heeded.   Thanks to El Niño, some parts of Ethiopia are currently facing the worst drought in 30 years. More than 10 million people in the country will likely need food aid this year. Over the weekend, UN Secretary … [Read more...] about How to See a Famine Before It Starts

More Putin than Putin

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Alexander Baunov | February 2, 2016 | FOREIGN AFFAIRS Ramzan Kadyrov Tries to Take Center Stage Ramzan Kadyrov, Russia's most controversial and outspoken politician, could no longer be quiet. In a series of statements just days into the New Year, Kadyrov and members of his inner circle viciously denounced members of Russia’s pro-Western opposition. In … [Read more...] about More Putin than Putin

Climate change could devastate Africa. It’s already hurting this Kenyan town.

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Abigail Higgins |  January 30, 2016 | WASHINGTON POST KALOKOL, Kenya — The lake that Philip Tioko relies on for survival is a fine turquoise strip that seems to recede farther into the distance each day. His fishing village once hugged the shore, but now it is 800 feet away, and everything — food, water and employment — is drying up. Tioko, 46, remembers when fish … [Read more...] about Climate change could devastate Africa. It’s already hurting this Kenyan town.

African Union hobbled by vested interests

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Liesl Louw-Vaudran | 29 Jan 2016 | MAIL & GUARDIAN Commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has tried to improve it, but the AU is saddled with systemic problems. In her opening address to women ahead of the 26th African Union summit that takes place in Addis Ababa this weekend, African Union Commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma told the delegates … [Read more...] about African Union hobbled by vested interests

Egypt’s Tourism Collapse Stretches From the Pyramids to the Beach

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Ahmed Feteha | February 1, 2016| BLOOMBERG Suspicions that a bomb sent a Russian passenger plane crashing into the Sinai Peninsula are damaging Egyptian tourism in ways that five years of political upheaval did not. About 1 million tourists visited Egypt in November and December, down 41 percent from last year and the lowest number during these peak months since at least … [Read more...] about Egypt’s Tourism Collapse Stretches From the Pyramids to the Beach

Explosion forces plane to make emergency landing in Somalia

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 Abdi Guled, Associated Press | February 2, 2016 | THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR Initial reports allege that the explosion was caused by a bomb. Two people were slightly injured after the plane made a safe landing in Mogadishu. Mogadishu, Somalia — An explosion and fire blew a gaping hole in a commercial airliner, forcing it to make an emergency landing at Mogadishu's … [Read more...] about Explosion forces plane to make emergency landing in Somalia

Ethiopia Is Brutally Cracking Down On Months Of Protests

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Nick Robins | 01/22/2016 | THE HUFFINGTON POST Human rights groups say at least 140 people have been killed in protests over a land expansion plan. Every week, we bring you one overlooked aspect of stories that made news in recent days. Did you notice the media forgot all about another story's basic facts? Tweet @TheWorldPost or let us know on our Facebook page. In … [Read more...] about Ethiopia Is Brutally Cracking Down On Months Of Protests

Rogue Drones? Unleash The Eagles

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Laura Wagner | February 2, 2016 | NPR As recreational use of drones around the world continues to soar, authorities have been forced to get creative with how they deal with drones that fly into restricted airspace. In December, Tokyo police launched a drone designed to take out other drones with a net. In October, British tech companies unveiled a drone "death ray" that … [Read more...] about Rogue Drones? Unleash The Eagles