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Autistic black teen got lost running a 5K – and was assaulted by a man who feared getting mugged

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Amy B. Wang | 01 November 2016  The Independent Chase Coleman's mother was waiting for him near a reservoir she knew the runners would pass - but he never appeared For more than two years, Clarise Coleman faithfully attended every track practice and every cross-country meet for her son, Chase. Part of it was being a supportive parent, proud that Chase had finally … [Read more...] about Autistic black teen got lost running a 5K – and was assaulted by a man who feared getting mugged

Donald Trump’s rigged election comments a “gift to dictators”, say Africans

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Ed Cropley | 31 Oct 2016 | Mail & Guardian Long-serving rulers who have faced U.S. criticism in the past are already using Trump's remarks to counter Washington's pro-democracy message. If Donald Trump is interested in rigged elections, Zimbabwean opposition leader Tendai Biti says he could teach him a thing or two. Biti was arrested for treason and detained for a month … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s rigged election comments a “gift to dictators”, say Africans

Ethiopia’s state of emergency: both sides are determined to fight to the finish

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Asafa Jalata | 01 Nov 2016 | Mail & Guardian The state of emergency in Ethiopia is the last attempt by the Tigrayan-led regime to stop the Oromo and Amhara protests and maintain political power. Waves of protests have gripped Ethiopia since last November . In response the government has declared a six-month state of emergency . In an interview with The Conversation … [Read more...] about Ethiopia’s state of emergency: both sides are determined to fight to the finish