Hailemariam Desalegn has been sworn in as prime minister of Ethiopia following death of longtime prime minister Meles Zenawi
Nearly 250,000 Syrians fled their homes in recent weeks as government bombs, mortar shells begun targeting heavily-populated areas
US Court ruled that Mohamed Ali Samantar must pay $21 million to victims of torture and human rights abuses during the 1980s
Florida's Republican Governor Rick Scott says plans for nationally televised event are moving forward regardless of weather
Republicans and Democrats pleased for different reasons with Romney's choice
Wisconsin congressman thrust from relative obscurity into the national spotlight
International arbitration seems increasingly likely after months of inconclusive negotiations
Both countries are at odds over border, oil and citizenship issues stemming from South's independence last July
Observers say atmosphere at first high-level security talks in seven weeks no better than during April's failed round of talks
Risk of slowing down economic growth could turn into an opportunity for Africa's emerging economies
Tensions are high, day two of African Union-mediated talks, diplomats said negotiating teams were scrambling to organize their positions
Officials cite violations of UN Security Council resolutions
The main political entities say they remain committed to a process leading to a post-transitional government
AU, Somali government troops reportedly close to victory in lightning offensive against al-Shabab insurgents near Mogadishu
Somalia's factional leaders are setting a course for a 90-day run toward democracy
All of the country's top political leaders are attending closed door talks
Tensions rising as government tries to preempt what it sees as rise of hardline strain of Islam
Citizens of Mogadishu have begun carting away the rubble and repairing the damage
A three-judge federal panel is hearing the trials of as many as 150 people
Country's high inflation rate, youth unemployment and lack of an organized system of child protection preventing many children from enjoying their full rights
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