Ofeibea Quist-Arcton
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Desmond Tutu, an icon who helped end apartheid in South Africa, dies at 90
The Nobel Peace laureate and archbishop emeritus campaigned against a system he called evil and, after apartheid, helped the nation heal as head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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Robert Mugabe, Veteran President Of Zimbabwe, Dead At 95
Mugabe led the nation formerly known as Rhodesia from its independence from Britain in 1980 until 2017. He was once seen as a hero, but his leadership grew increasingly authoritarian.
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ANC Retains A Slim Majority In South Africa's Parliament
South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, retained control of parliament following last week's national elections. The results reflect public disenchantment over corruption.
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26 Million South Africans Are Eligible To Vote In Wednesday's Election
It's been 25 years since the African National Congress came to power, but it's failed to deliver on its promise to close the gulf between the haves and the largely black have-nots.
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After Notre Dame Fire, Parisians Mark Easter Elsewhere
Parisians and visitors from around the world mark Easter days after part of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral burned.
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Yellow Vest Protesters Still Waiting For France's President To Respond To Demands
French President Emmanuel Macron has come out of the Notre Dame fire crisis trying to urge unity but the public has demands.
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Assange Is Arrested After Being Evicted From Ecuadorean Embassy
WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange was taken into custody in London by the police. He had been living at the embassy since 2012. Assange was under Ecuadorian protection for roughly 7 years.
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WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Arrested In London
Assange was arrested in London Thursday, British police said, ending the long tenure of the anti-secrecy activist in Ecuador's embassy. He had been holed up there since 2012.
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Some Schoolchildren Reported Dead After Building Collapses In Lagos, Nigeria
Scores of schoolchildren were in a four-story building in Lagos, Nigeria, when it collapsed. Officials say they have pulled some survivors, but they know that some schoolchildren died.
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Nigerians Re-Elect Muhammadu Buhari As President
Nigeria's incumbent president has won a second term as leader of Africa's most populous nation. The main opposition candidate says he'll be challenging the results in court.