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2 hrs ago | South China Morning Post

West Africa provides shortcut for rich mainland Chinese to Hong Kong residency

Thousands of mainland Chinese have permanent residency in The Gambia, a place they most likely have never visited and never will, as the African country has been unexpectedly profiting from a Hong Kong immigration scheme.

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6 hrs ago | Examiner.com

Travel around the world this summer

Have you ever wanted to travel around the world ? For many people, a trip around the world is a dream or a bucket list entry.

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10 hrs ago | Uganda News Picks

Saida Karoli Rumored Dead

The bongo flavor artist from Tanzania best remembered for her song, 'Maria Salome' is rumored to have died after the boat she was traveling in capsized in Lake Victoria taking her live.

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Tue Jun 18, 2013

Capital Ethiopia

Ethiopia defies century old Nile treaty

Ethiopian politicians unanimously ratified a treaty replacing 90-year-old agreements giving Egypt and Sudan control over almost all the water in the Nile.

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KLEW-TV Lewiston

Clarkston medical missionaries journey to Africa changes many lives

We have the power to do many remarkable things in life, but sometimes, fear of the unknown can keep people from life changing experiences.

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The San Diego Union-Tribune

How to travel to Africa for under $100M

The president and first lady will begin an 8-day trip to Africa on June 26, stopping in Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania.

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The Indian Express

Phishing attacks: India No. 4 on global list

India, that has about 137 million Internet users, accounted for 8 per cent of the total phishing attack volume worldwide in April 2013, after the US, UK and South Africa, a report by IT storage solutions firm EMC said.Phishing is a fraudulent practice of sending e-mails purporting to be from legitimate companies in order to induce individuals to ... (more)

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Iol.co.za

Kids get shot on stage in SA tale

YOUNG GUNS: The enthusiastic cast of Can You Feel It? the Pansa Rainbow Young Performers Project for 2013, which will take place at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre.

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The Independent

Britain plunged into diplomatic row over claims it spied on foreign politicians at G20 meetings

Intelligence services were even said to have set up internet cafA©s at the summit venues which they used to read emails Note: We do not store your email address but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

FL couple among first to pay for private space flight

Watching video of the recent test flight from thousands of miles away in Central Florida, Marc Hagle imagined the G-forces pressing against his chest as the rocket motor ignited and the spaceship accelerated, just as he'd experienced in a simulator.

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MSNBC

Paul Theroux

Travel Author Paul Theroux says he's done with Africa, the continent that has served as his muse and foil for decades.

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Free Republic

White House defends high bills for Africa trip

President Obama is under fire for the price of the first family's upcoming weeklong trip to Africa, which could cost taxpayers as much as $100 million at a time of federal budget cuts and furloughs.

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The Star Online

South Africa's Mandela 'doing very well' - daughter

Former South African president Nelson Mandela, who is being treated in hospital for a lung infection, is "doing very well", his daughter said on Monday.

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SFGate

Mandela praise singer recalls travels with him

Zolani Mkiva speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in Johannesburg South Africa in this image taken from TV , Monday June 17, 2013.

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AME Info

Angsana Spa wins MENA Travel Award for Best Spa

The Angsana Spa at the Wyndham Grand Regency Doha has recently been presented with the Platinum award for 'Best Spa' at the MENA Travel Awards 2013.

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4 Hoteliers

Reed launches World Travel Market Africa.

Africa Travel Week will take place in Cape Town South Africa and sees WTM Africa co-locate alongside fellow Reed Travel Exhibitions' events IBTM Africa and ILTM Africa.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

Free Republic

Why Is Gay Porn So Popular in Pakistan?

Earlier this month, the Pew Research Center published results of a public survey of gay tolerance in 39 countries worldwide.

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Messenger Newspapers

GCHQ 'spied on foreign politicians'

Britain's electronic eavesdropping agency - mounted an intensive spying operation on foreign politicians attending two G20 summit meetings in London in 2009, it has been reported.

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Washington Times

Muslim Lawyers Association calls for Obama's arrest during trip to S. Africa

The Muslim Lawyers Association in Johannesburg has called for the arrest and prosecution of President Obama for war crimes when he arrives in South Africa on June 29, the nonprofit said in a statement.

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Al Bawaba

The board of the subsidy fund said subsidies burned up 53.36 billion dirhams in 2012

Morocco will cut subsidy spending by 20 percent to 42 billion dirhams or less in 2013 - depending on international commodities prices, the general affairs minister said on Friday, as an IMF delegation audits the country's finances.

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