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Muhammad Ali: The voice that would not be silenced

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James Reinl | 04 Jun 2016 | Mail & Guardian The late boxer will be remembered for his prowess in the ring as well as his fierce criticism of racism in the US.Of all the tributes being paid to Muhammad Ali, few can match the praise that the former boxer heaped upon himself. Ali, in his own words, was the “prettiest, the most superior, most scientific, most … [Read more...] about Muhammad Ali: The voice that would not be silenced

Habré conviction puts focus on power-hungry Africa leaders

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Dianna Games | 06 June 2016 | Business Day NEWS about the recent conviction of former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré for substantial human rights abuses had us stepping back in time for a moment into a different Africa. Recent conversations at events around the continent have been very much focused on issues such as the digital revolution and, inevitably, … [Read more...] about Habré conviction puts focus on power-hungry Africa leaders

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Tim Wigmore | 26 May 2016 | The New Statesman Why Britain’s Bangladeshis are so successful In an age of fear about immigration, the success of the Bangladeshi population in Britain has a deeper resonance. No day is complete without fears about immigrants failing to integrate in Britain. Romanians, Bulgarians and Syrians are among the ethnic groups now seen to … [Read more...] about

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American Hunger

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David Remnick | October 12, 1998 Issue | The New Yorker As an ambitious, searching young man, Cassius Clay invented himself, and became 
the most original and magnetic athlete of the century—Muhammad Ali.  On the night of February 25, 1964, Cassius Clay entered the ring in Miami Beach wearing a short white robe, “The Lip” stitched on the back. He was fast, sleek, and … [Read more...] about American Hunger

Ethiopian Runners Say They Face Discrimination

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Gregory Warner | June 5, 2016 | NPR When Ethiopia barred its best distance runner from competing in the 2016 Olympics, many saw it as an act of ethnic discrimination. Another runner from the same ethnic group says he was exiled. Listen to the story: MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: If you are a betting person - and we're not endorsing this - but if you are, it's a safe bet that … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Runners Say They Face Discrimination

Drones emerge from shadows to become key cog in U.S. war machine

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Josh Smith, KANDAHAR, Afghanistan/CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada | Tue Jun 7, 2016 | Reuters When U.S. drones obliterated a car carrying Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour last month, it was the kind of targeted killing that unmanned aircraft are best known for. But 15 years after a drone first fired missiles in combat, the U.S. military's drone program has expanded far … [Read more...] about Drones emerge from shadows to become key cog in U.S. war machine