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Gaddafi’s Former Residence Becomes Market

late Muammar Gaddafi

The former residence of erstwhile Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, in Tripoli has become a market.

Sea Lion Attacks Shakira in South Africa

Shakira, the Colombian singer

A sea lion has attacked Colombian singer, Shakira, as she enjoys her holiday in Cape Town, South Africa.

Boko Haram, Others Jostle UN Security Council

The self-acclaimed Boko Haram leader, Imam Abubakar Shekau

The UN Security Council raised concerns Wednesday about security and the humanitarian situation in the Sahel, citing arms proliferation and the influence of militant groups in the African region.

Illegal Nigerian Immigrant Arraigned in UK for Fake Marriages

Reverend Elwon John

Two Church of England vicars conducted “hundreds” of sham marriages to help illegal immigrants stay in Britain, a court heard on Wednesday.

Libyan Military Captures Gadhafi’s Fugitive Son

seif al islam

Moammar Gadhafi’s son Seif al-Islam was captured in a southern Libyan city along with two of his aides who were trying to smuggle him out of the country

Photos: Pope Visits Western Africa

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Pope Benedict XVI is on a three-day visit to Benin.  The pontiff is encouraging Africans to keep hold of their traditions during their drive toward modernity. “God bless Benin” Pope Benedict said in the local Fon language on his arrival in the commercial capital Cotonou. He praised the accomplishments of the ancient kingdom of Dahomey [...]

Tears as Court Declares Jackson’s Doc Guilty of Manslaughter

Supporters of Michael Jackson hold placards awaiting the verdict of his doctor's trial in Los Angeles on November 7, 2011 in southern California. Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the King of Pop's 2009 death, the court clerk said. There was a brief cry in the courtroom, and cheers outside, but Murray himself gave no reaction when the long-awaited verdict was announced after a six-week trial in Los Angeles. AFP PHOTO

Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter Monday over the King of Pop’s 2009 death, at an emotional climax to his long-awaited trial.

AU Lifts Sanctions On Libya

African Union members-Representatives at a meeting

The 14-member states of the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) on Thursday lifted its sanctions on Libya.

Abdulmutallab, Underwear Bomber’ Pleads Guilty To 2009 Us Bomb Bid

Umar F. Abdulmutallab

Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab a young Nigerian man pleaded guilty Wednesday to trying to kill nearly 300 people aboard a US-bound airliner on Christmas 2009 with explosives secreted in his underwear.

British Throne: Cameron Takes Royal Succession To Commonwealth

British Prime Minister, David Cameron

Commonwealth leaders will discuss proposals to change the rules of succession for the British throne when they meet in Australia later this month, Prime Minister David Cameron said Wednesday.

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