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Africa is the world's second largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. At about 30,221,532 km² (11,668,545 mi²) including adjacent islands, it covers 6.0% of the Earth's total surface area, and 20.4% of the total land area. With more than 890,000,000 people (as of 2005) in 61 territories, it accounts for about 14% of the world's human population. The continent is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Suez Canal and the Red Sea to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

Nelson Mandela, 94, Fighting For Life In Hospital — South Africa Praying

Source: TV Balla   |   Jun 10 2013, 6:40am CDT

Nelson Mandela, 94, Fighting For Life In Hospital — South Africa Praying
So sad. Nelson is back in the hospital with a recurring lung infection. South Africa fears it may be time to ‘let him...
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Understanding the Latest Leaks Is Understanding the Rise of a New Fascism

Source: AntiWar.com  |   Jun 19 2013, 11:32pm CDT

In his book, Propaganda, published in 1928, Edward Bernays wrote: "The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic soci ...

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Celebs React to Death of 'Sopranos' Star
Celebs React to Death of 'Sopranos' Star
Colleagues and friends of James Gandolfini are paying tribute to the actor in the wake of his sudden death Wednesday in Italy. Gandolfini was 51. David Chase, who created “The Sopranos,” the hit HBO series for which...
 
Goodyear Responds to ABC's 'The Lookout's' Report, 'Undercover Mechanic'
Goodyear Responds to ABC's 'The Lookout's' Report, 'Undercover Mechanic'
ABC’s The Lookout went undercover to Goodyear’s Commack, N.Y. location. Here is the company’s response to our findings: Response From Goodyear Auto Service Center Manager Eric Johnston: “Thank you for bringing this...
 
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Tips Every Car Owner Should Know
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Steve Smith in line for late Ashes call-up

Source: Webindia123  |   Jun 19 2013, 11:32pm CDT

Australian cricketer Steve Smith is reportedly expected to be included as a reserve batsman for the Ashes squad following captain Michael Clarke's ongoing back injury and opener David Warner's suspension. According to Ne ...

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All Blacks’ Ranger confirms French move

Source: The Roar  |   Jun 19 2013, 11:29pm CDT

Flamboyant All Black Rene Ranger will leave New Zealand for French club Montpellier later this year. Ranger, 26, ended speculation on Thursday about his playing future by confirming he had signed with Mont ...

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Pirates kidnap India crew from oil supply vessel off Nigeria coast

Source: Rantburg  |   Jun 19 2013, 11:29pm CDT

Abuja: Pirates in speedboats attacked an oil supply vessel and kidnapped four Indian and Polish crew members in increasingly dangerous waters off Nigeria's coast last week, two security sources said on Wednesday. The gunmen launc ...

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Sekunjalo to reveal details of consortium today

Source: Biz Community  |   Jun 19 2013, 11:28pm CDT

Sekunjalo Independent Media (SIM)‚ which is buying Independent News and Media (INM)‚ will reveal details of its consortium today‚ chairman Iqbal Surve told e-News Channel Africa (eNCA). "We have committed to announcing the details ...

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Let Us Change Our Frame of Conversation on Africa - Mahama

Source: Ghana Web  |   Jun 19 2013, 11:26pm CDT

The President of the republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has called for the world to have a re-look at the way its carries her conversations over Africa. The president made the call when he delivered a talk ...

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an old man's lament feels bit rushed

Source: Irish Independent  |   Jun 19 2013, 11:16pm CDT

By Niall Ferguson Niall Ferguson has written an old man's book. Not too many years ago, in 'Colossus' (2004), Ferguson was advocating that the US face up to its Imperial destiny. And in 'Civilization: The West ...

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