Egypt's Morsi Declares State Of Emergency
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Monday, January 28, 2013
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In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi
January 28, 2013 A 30-day state of emergency and some curfews have not stopped protesters from returning to the streets. Meanwhile, a leading opposition group says it won't take part in President Mohammed Morsi's "national dialogue" until he agrees to some reforms.
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French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islamists Burn Library
January 28, 2013 It's feared that thousands of ancient manuscripts may have been destroyed in the fire. The oldest is said to date to 1204. Meanwhile, French and Malian forces are securing the ancient city and searching for the Islamist extremists.
Egypt's Salafis Emerge As Powerful And Controversial Political Force
January 28, 2013 The ultra-conservative Muslims, whose influence has grown since the Arab Spring, aspire to a society ruled entirely by Islamic law. But to their critics, the Salafis are religious fanatics who are trying to drag the region back to 7th-century Arabia.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
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Fatalities Reported At Mass Funeral For Riot Dead In Egypt
January 27, 2013 At least three people are reported dead. The funerals were being held for 35 people killed Saturday in anti-government rioting. The violence erupted after an Egyptian court sentenced 21 people to death for their role in a deadly soccer riot last year.
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Mali Crisis Likely To Dominate Summit Of African Leaders
January 27, 2013 The French-led intervention against Islamist rebels is gaining strength. African military chiefs say a minimum of 5,000 regional troops are needed to join the intervention against the rebels.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
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Yikes! 15,000 Crocodiles Escape Farm In South Africa, Area Evacuated
January 24, 2013 As flood waters rose, a crocodile farmer was forced to open his gates. The crocodiles grabbed the chance to make a break. More than half remain at large. Hunters are having the most success capturing them at night, when their eyes sign red.
The Picture Show
Sierra Leone's Water Of Life — And Death
January 24, 2013 Photographer Mustafah Abdulaziz's project documents the causes and effects of Sierra Leone's recent cholera outbreak. His images capture the immense scope and scale of the crisis — depicting the role of water, an essential element of life that cannot always be trusted.
Backed By French Might, Malian Troops Retake Key Town
January 24, 2013 Support is growing for the French-led operation in Mali to drive back Islamist militants intent on seizing the capital. French airstrikes and ground troops have helped government forces retake the strategic town of Diabaly in central Mali.
