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Congo winner will face big problems
Nov 3 2006 1:51PM (CT)
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - In Congo's largest hospital, surgical patients die for lack of antiseptics and doctors amputate broken limbs infected before patients find money for casts. When the power goes out, surgeons operate by flashlight.
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Reaction to Botha's death shows changes
Nov 3 2006 12:35PM (CT)
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) - Something remarkable happened after the death of the ruthless and reviled P.W. Botha, apartheid South Africa's last hard-line president: The black government Botha toiled to prevent sent condolences, offered a state funeral and ordered flags flown at half staff.
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Somali parliament leader to seek peace
Nov 3 2006 12:04PM (CT)
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - The leader of Somalia's parliament said Friday he planned to open peace talks with Islamic militants this weekend in Mogadishu, and the militia controlling much of the country said it welcomed the freelance initiative.
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U.S.: Wave of attacks planned in Nigeria
Nov 3 2006 11:31AM (CT)
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - Militants in Nigeria are planning a major wave of attacks and kidnappings in the next few days that could include up to 20 simultaneous bombings across the petroleum-rich south, U.S. diplomats warned Friday.
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