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NATO signals end of Afghan war in sight - for the West

A NATO summit in Chicago left major questions unanswered about how to prevent a slide into chaos and a Taliban resurgence

Crisis centre: Afghan turmoil
Suicide bomber kills 90 in Yemen, al Qaeda vows more attacks

Bombing underscores dangers Yemen faces as it battles Islamist militants entrenched in the south

Crisis centre: Yemen clashes
Mali president beaten during palace occupation

President hospitalised after hundreds of protesters storm palace to demand his resignation

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UN climate talks need fresh ambition on emissions

21 May 2012 12:09 BST | Comments ( 0 )
Sai Navoti | Climate Conversations
Small island states have proposed a 'workplan for survival' showing deep emissions cuts can be made quickly and affordably
PHOTOBLOG: Song and dance amid Senegal's hunger crisis

18 May 2012 17:06 BST | Comments ( 0 )
George Fominyen | Africa Views
Do people facing starvation have time for fun and laughter?
Pakistan Blog: Women working in security

18 May 2012 10:53 BST | Comments ( 0 )
Sadaf Rahman | Aid Worker Diaries
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Cassava comes to the table

18 May 2012 01:18 BST | Comments ( 1 )
Neil Palmer | Climate Conversations
The lowly but widely used tuber may be about to claim its rightful place as food security concerns grow
SOUTH SUDAN: THE RAINS THAT CREATE A SMALL WALL OF PEACE

16 May 2012 14:51 BST | Comments ( 0 )
World Vision - East Africa / Geoffrey Kalebbo Denye | Africa Views
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Why safe drinking water is not always so safe

15 May 2012 18:36 BST | Comments ( 1 )
Emma Batha | AlertNet News Blog
Experts differ over how many people have access to ‘safe’ drinking water

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South official says Khartoum not ready to talk more

Bashir says wants peace with S.Sudan but security comes first

Disputes ignited border clashes last month raising fears of full-blown war in one of Africa's most significant oil regions
Crisis centre: Sudan conflicts

Brutal wars in Africa's biggest country