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Mike Campbell dies at 78; white Zimbabwean challenged seizure of lands
Mike Campbell, the white Zimbabwean farmer who won a landmark case in southern Africa's highest court challenging the seizure of his farm by President Robert Mugabe's government, died Wednesday. He was 78.
Campbell, whose family said he died of...Tags: Government, Politics, Heads of State, Parties and Movements, Zimbabwe
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Pope John Paul II To Be Beatified Before Big Crowd
ReutersPope John Paul II moves a step closer to sainthood on Sunday when his successor beatifies him before an expected crowd of several hundred thousand people. Pilgrims from all over the world, many from the pope's native Poland, have flocked to Rome to...Tags: Rome (Italy), Civil Rights, European Union, Human Rights, Government
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Pope John Paul II Beatified Before Massive Crowd
The late Pope John Paul II was moved a major step closer to sainthood on Sunday at a ceremony that drew about a million and a half people to Rome and was celebrated by Catholics around the world.
"From now on Pope John Paul II shall be called 'blessed,'"...Tags: Rome (Italy), Civil Rights, European Union, Human Rights, Government
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World Cup: Kings, princes and tennis stars on the guest list
The Fabulous ForumMore than a dozen heads of state, four princes, a king, a queen, two princesses and two Nobel Peace Prize laureates are among the guests expected to attend Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands. Nelson Mandela's name...... -
Tough Zimbabwe farm family survives another blow
Mike Campbell sat and watched the flames. The 76-year-old Zimbabwean farmer desperately wanted to help. But you can't fight a fire with a walking stick.
So the fierce, proud man who had spent so many years fighting for his land was forced to stand by...Tags: South Africa, Government, Johannesburg (South Africa), Potatoes, Death
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World Cup: Brazil versus Zimbabwe is not a good idea at all
The Fabulous ForumBrazil's global popularity could take a significant dip if the five-time World Cup winner follows through on plans to play Zimbabwe in a friendly match in Harare on June 2. At the very least, Brazilians are going to come in...... -
World Cup: Hello, Shakira, this is Bob, Bob Mugabe, you know, the president of Zimbabwe
The Fabulous ForumGood news from Soccer City, the site of Sunday's World Cup final between the Netherlands and (take your pick, it doesn't kick off for a while) Germany or Spain: Shakira will be the headline performer at the closing ceremony, which...... -
Security forces accused of poaching elephants, rhinos in Zimbabwe
L.A. UnleashedHARARE, Zimbabwe — The leader of a U.N. program to protect endangered species on Thursday charged that Zimbabwean security forces are spearheading poaching of elephants and rhinos in the troubled country. At a news conference Thursday in Harare,... -
World leaders
World leaders George Habash, 82; founder of Arab nationalism and architect of infamous airline hijackings in the 1960s and 1970s (Jan. 26) Suharto, 86; former dictator of Indonesia who ruled ruthlessly for 32 years (Jan. 27) Dan Shomron, 70; former...Tags: Communist Party of China, Civil Unrest, Politics, Government, Religious Conflicts
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10 things you might not know about women at war
Tribune staff reporterFifteen British sailors and marines were captured by Iran on March 23, and the only woman among them was singled out as a prime propaganda tool during their 13 days in Iranian hands. Seaman Faye Turney's captivity again has focused attention on the issues...Tags: Iraq War (2003-2011), Physical Therapists, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Defense, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Queuing for crumbs in a Zimbabwe bread line
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterWe have been waiting for bread for nearly two hours in a rubbish-strewn lane behind a supermarket. It is midmorning, the sun already blazing down on the 50 or so people in line, when three policemen stroll to the front. A low rumble of discontent rolls...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Government, Breads, Los Angeles Times, Children
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