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Guinean president replaces minister
May 12 2007 9:27PM (CT)
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) - President Lansana Conte agreed Saturday to replace his unpopular defense minister, a key demand of soldiers leading a three-day-old military revolt, according to a decree read on state radio.
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U.N. official urges Somalia to allow aid
May 12 2007 3:21PM (CT)
MOGADHISHU, Somalia (AP) - Wearing a flak jacket over a blue pinstriped suit, the top U.N. humanitarian official crawled into a hut made of sticks and plastic tarp Saturday and asked the owner how he survives in one of the world's most violent cities.
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Zimbabwe to head key U.N. commission
May 12 2007 2:36AM (CT)
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Zimbabwe, a country suffering from acute food shortages and rampant inflation, won approval to lead the important U.N. Commission on Sustainable Development despite protests from the U.S., European nations and human rights organizations.
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