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U.N. failure boosts W.Sahara conflict risk -Polisario
Reuters* Risk of war in Western Sahara if U.N. resolution diluted * France unlikely to block draft- diplomats By John Irish PARIS, April 22 (Reuters) - Failure by the United Nations to let peacekeepers monitor human rights in the disputed Western Sahara risks...Tags: Algeria, Politics, France, Wars and Interventions, Francois Hollande
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Coachella 2013: Down deep in the dance grooves
The heaviest place to be at Coachella 2013, from a sound perspective, wasn't in the sweet spot of the Main Stage rig while Phoenix was preparing for the arrival of R. Kelly, or at the heart of the Sahara stage during Baauer's big, dumb, joyous set of beat...
Tags: Electronics, Festive Events, Music Industry, Dance, Electric Daisy Carnival
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U.S. Muslim, Arab-American delegation visits Morocco to talk about political reforms
Orlando SentinelA group of U.S. Muslims and Arab-Americans are visiting the North African country of Morocco this week to talk with that nation's government and civil organizations about strengthening democracy, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations....Tags: Islam, George W. Bush, Morocco, Religion and Belief, Council on American-Islamic Relations
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St. Thomas Aquinas takes audience to death row in 'Dead Man Walking'
An ominous and gripping score diffused through the theatre as light passing through prison bars was reflected on the curtain. As the curtain rose and the lights dimmed, one was, all at once, thrust into the world of the Louisiana State Penitentiary’...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins
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Tunisia names new prime minister to form government
Tunisian political leaders tapped a new prime minister Friday, choosing the head of a crucial and controversial ministry to form a new government for the divided North African nation. Ali Larayedh steps into the role at a tense time for Tunisia....
Tags: News Agency, Politics, U.S. Embassy, Government, Government Ministers
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Fight is on to stave off invasive weed
There's an invasion happening along Pacific Coast Highway between Brookhurst and Magnolia streets. They've come by the hundreds and more are on their way, slowly consuming Brookhurst Marsh and threatening the areas around it. It's the Sahara mustard, an...
Tags: Wetlands, Mustard, Invasive Species, State Parks
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Mailbag: Costa Mesa homeless deserve dignity
I was shocked and saddened to learn that two homeless people died alone on a frigid night last week in Costa Mesa ("2 homeless people found dead," Jan. 16). Every person deserves dignity. Every person deserves help. It prompted me to research Costa Mesa'...Tags: Politics, Gun Control, Personal Weapon Control, Lobbying, Interior Policy
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A Pyrrhic victory?
Algerian forces claimed a decisive victory this weekend over al-Qaida-affiliated Islamist militants who took over a giant natural gas plant near the country's border with Mali last week and threatened to kill hostages and blow up the facility. But the...
Tags: France, Algeria, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Armed Conflicts, Al-Qaeda
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In Africa, resilient Al Qaeda flaunts power to terrorize
A deadly hostage-taking at an Algerian gas complex and an armed international confrontation in Mali herald the opening of another front in the global war on terrorism and serve as stark reminders that Al Qaeda retains the power to inflict death and...
Tags: Islam, Algeria, France, Armed Forces, U.S. Military
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Taste of Morocco
Morocco dropped by. I wasn't expecting a North African kingdom, but company is always welcome. Especially such charming company — those cinnamon-warm spices, those lush stews and that habit of pressing savory against sweet. Intoxicating. And no...
Tags: Parsley, Pies and Tarts, Salt, Morocco, Onions
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Morocco poised to stop exonerating rapists who marry victims
Nearly a year after a Moroccan teen took her life after being wed to her rapist, the country is poised to change a law allowing "seducers" to escape prosecution by marrying their victims. Rights activists were heartened by Justice Minister Mustapha...Tags: Politics, Morocco, Human Rights, Criminals, Crime, Law and Justice
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Las Vegas: SLS resort to open in fall 2014 in the former Sahara
SLS Las Vegas, a trendy resort to be built on the grounds of the former Sahara, is scheduled to open in fall 2014 and promises to bring several Southern California clubs and restaurants to the Nevada desert. The former Sahara has been surrounded by...
Tags: Media Industry, Los Angeles Hotels
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