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South Africa hit by one-day labor strike and protests
World NowThousands of South Africans marched in cities around the country Wednesday as a major trade union federation called a one-day strike to protest against labor brokers -- and remind the government of the movement's power.... -
SXSW 2012: Peaking Lights illuminates Urban Outfitters party
Pop & HissLos Angeles-by-way-of-Wisconsin duo Peaking Lights sparked a deep melodic fire in the parking lot of Urban Outfitters in Austin, Texas. Times pop music critic Randall Roberts reports on the band's sound.... -
Travel info on world cruises
Here is some information from Cruise Lines International Assn. members that offer world or "grand cruises." A few lines based in other countries also offer similar voyages. Most 2012 world cruises started in January, but there may be availability on...Tags: China, Southeast Asia, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Polynesia
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Asylum claims hit record high from Syria, Tunisia, Ivory Coast
World NowMore people clamored for asylum from countries in Arab Spring tumult, part of the global trends that pushed a 20% jump in applications to industrialized nations last year. The increase was observed by the United Nations refugee agency, which released a... -
The BRICS are getting together. Who are they?
World NowThe BRICS are meeting Thursday for an economic summit in India. If you're scratching your head over that acronym, here's a quick explainer on who the BRICS are and why they've teamed up. The BRICS stand for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.... -
Bomb at Mogadishu theater kills 10, including Somali sports officials
World NowThe Al Qaeda-linked Somali rebel militia Al Shabab claimed credit for a bomb attack n Mogadishu that killed 10 people, an apparent attempt to assassinate Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohammed Ali.... -
Howard Wolpe dies at 71; Michigan congressman sponsored anti-apartheid act
Former U.S. Rep. Howard Wolpe, a Michigan Democrat who played a key role in the 1986 passage of the federal anti-apartheid act that imposed economic sanctions on South Africa, has died. He was 71.
Wolpe, who had been ill with a heart condition, died...Tags: Travel, Hillary Clinton, Nelson Mandela, Economic Sanctions, International Travel
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Book review: 'Love Child'
Los Angeles TimesLove Child A Novel Sheila Kohler Penguin: 256 pp., $15 paper Longtime novelist Sheila Kohler had a breakthrough popular hit with 2009's "Becoming Jane Eyre," in which she imagined her way into the life of beloved gothic novelist Charlotte Brontë....Tags: Mystery (genre), Human Interest, Book
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Visiting Namibia
THE BEST WAY TO WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA From LAX, Lufthansa and British Airways offer connecting service (change of plane) on Air Namibia; Delta, Virgin America and American offer connecting service on South African Airways. Restricted round-trip fares begin...Tags: Virgin Group, Ltd., Rental Service, Namibia, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Human Interest
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Gay, lesbian and transgender people face violence in South Africa
World NowSouth African gay, lesbian and transgender people face violence: A Human Rights Watch report says that gay, lesbian and transgender people in South Africa face entrenched violence and hatred.... -
Syria says a deal is close on Arab League monitors
World NowWith the threat of more sanctions looming, Syria said Monday that it is ready to sign a deal soon with the Arab League allowing foreign observers into the country to monitor a plan aimed at ending months of deadly unrest. The Arab League said Syria has... -
Sundance Film Festival announces its drama, documentary premieres
24 FramesSundance Film Festival is perhaps best known for its narrative and dramatic competitions, but the real business in Park City, Utah, is done around the Sundance Film Festival premieres — and none of the features announced Monday has a distribution...
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