May 26, 2013

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Africa celebrates 50th anniversary- Organization of the African Unity and the African Union

Africa celebrates 50th anniversary- Organization of the African Unity and the African Union Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the OAU/AU- Opening and debate on the Pan Africanism and African Renaissance, May 25, 2013 Press release Nº29/21st AU Summit African Union Commission ADDIS ABABA– May 25, 2013 is an historic day in the life of […]

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May 25, 2013

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Brazil to cancel $900 million (R9 billion) worth of debt in 12 African countries

Brazil to cancel $900 million (R9 billion) worth of debt in 12 African countries BBC News Brazil has announced that it will cancel or restructure almost $900m (£600m) worth of debt with Africa. Oil- and gas-rich Congo-Brazzaville, Tanzania and Zambia are among the 12 African countries to benefit. The move is seen as an effort […]

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May 25, 2013

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“Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” Released 36 years ago on May 25, 1977

“Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” Released 36 years ago on May 25, 1977 ______ Video: Star Wars – Episode IV – Trailer (original 1977) ______ On May 25, 1977, Memorial Day weekend opens with an intergalactic bang as the first of George Lucas’ blockbuster Star Wars movies hits American theaters. The incredible success of Star […]

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May 24, 2013

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Brazil to sell the right to explore and develop its largest-ever oil discovery

Brazil to sell the right to explore and develop its largest-ever oil discovery   By Jeb Blount Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil plans to sell the right to explore and develop its largest-ever oil discovery in October, auctioning an offshore petroleum prospect that is expected to produce about 12 billion barrels of oil over […]

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May 23, 2013

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Brazil: 71,000 seat World Cup stadium opens in Brasilia

Brazil stadium opens despite cost concerns The stadium is the 5th World Cup stadium delivered by Brazil, with 7 more to go By Gabriel Elizondo | Aljazeera BRASILIA, BRAZIL- It imposingly sits like a coliseum rising from heat waves radiating from the flatlands of this arid capital city. The massive, new Estadio Nacional de Brasilia was inaugurated here […]

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May 22, 2013

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America’s 2nd largest city: Eric Garcetti wins election to become mayor of Los Angeles

Eric Garcetti wins election to become mayor of Los Angeles Reuters LOS ANGELES- Los Angeles Councilman Eric Garcetti has been elected mayor of the United States’ second-largest city after defeating his rival by a margin of 8 points, according to preliminary results. Garcetti, who becomes the first Jewish mayor of Los Angeles, won 53.9 percent […]

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May 21, 2013

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Obama to visit three African nations

Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to Africa The White House Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release May 20, 2013 President Obama and the First Lady look forward to traveling to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania from June 26 – July 3. The President will reinforce the importance that […]

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May 20, 2013

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China, India: World’s 2 largest nations to boost economic cooperation

China, India: World’s 2 largest nations to boost economic cooperation Xinhua NEW DELHI-China and India are both willing and able to foster new highlights in cooperation among Asian countries and make new engine of the world economy, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday. “The two countries have the will, wisdom and capability to jointly […]

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May 19, 2013

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NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats plan to become Charlotte Hornets

NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats plan to become Charlotte Hornets Michael Jordan changing Charlotte’s name to Hornets CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team’s name to the Hornets. Video Link: NBA franchise owner Michael Jordan makes Bobcats changing name to Hornets public announcement http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2013/05/21/20130521-cha-announcement.nba ________ Video: ESPN Money Talk : Bobcats Changing Name […]

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May 17, 2013

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The world’s tallest building will be in the middle of an empty field in China

The world’s tallest building will be in the middle of an empty field in China By Lily Kuo | Quartz A Chinese firm best known for building air conditioning units is constructing a vertical city. Broad Sustainable Construction (BSB) said this week that next month it will finally break ground on its the tower that […]

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