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Africa's vanishing herds
As the rain begins to fall on Tanzania's Tarangire National Park, thousands of zebra, wildebeest and giraffe will begin one of the world's greatest migrations. But many of the herds trampling across the grass at the foot of the Rift Valley highlands are falling in number - and scientists d ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 30, 2008 12:37 AM [GMT] – comment?
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As the rain begins to fall on Tanzania's Tarangire National Park, thousands of zebra, wildebeest and giraffe will begin one of the world's greatest migrations. But many of the herds trampling across the grass at the foot of the Rift Valley highlands are falling in number - and scientists d ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 30, 2008 12:37 AM [GMT] – comment?
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In a land of plenty, why do they still go hungry?
Tuesday is market day in Katine. Sprawling off a dirt track are a series of mud-brick structures with thatched roofs held aloft by tree branches. Agnes Amwola walked for four hours to sell cassava here. Philipe Ochan is watching his cows graze in the heat. Joseph Eyapu is bringing down his cleaver t ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 30, 2008 12:37 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Tuesday is market day in Katine. Sprawling off a dirt track are a series of mud-brick structures with thatched roofs held aloft by tree branches. Agnes Amwola walked for four hours to sell cassava here. Philipe Ochan is watching his cows graze in the heat. Joseph Eyapu is bringing down his cleaver t ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 30, 2008 12:37 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Vic Marks: England's safe haven could be Abu Dhabi
It was some achievement for Hugh Morris, managing director of England cricket, to extricate his team from India so quickly. It could be even more difficult for him to get them back there again for two Test matches in December. Morris has won the gratitude of his players by taking the decisive - and ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 30, 2008 12:35 AM [GMT] – comment?
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It was some achievement for Hugh Morris, managing director of England cricket, to extricate his team from India so quickly. It could be even more difficult for him to get them back there again for two Test matches in December. Morris has won the gratitude of his players by taking the decisive - and ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 30, 2008 12:35 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Bryan Habana interview
When Bryan Habana was 11 years old his father took him on a road trip that changed his life. Bernie Habana, a strict disciplinarian, would never normally have allowed his children to miss school, but this was a special occasion. This was rugby. It was May 1995, apartheid had ended, and the World Cup ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 30, 2008 12:35 AM [GMT] – comment?
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When Bryan Habana was 11 years old his father took him on a road trip that changed his life. Bernie Habana, a strict disciplinarian, would never normally have allowed his children to miss school, but this was a special occasion. This was rugby. It was May 1995, apartheid had ended, and the World Cup ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 30, 2008 12:35 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Ruck and Maul: England have a mountain to climb if they want to steal the silverware
Silversmiths are not immune to the chill winds of recession, but one market is providing them with a winter warmer. Rugby's cupboard is full to overflowing. Yesterday England and New Zealand played for the Hillary Shield, which was presented to the winners by Lady June Hillary, widow of Sir Edm ... more »
The Independent – Nov 30, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Silversmiths are not immune to the chill winds of recession, but one market is providing them with a winter warmer. Rugby's cupboard is full to overflowing. Yesterday England and New Zealand played for the Hillary Shield, which was presented to the winners by Lady June Hillary, widow of Sir Edm ... more »
The Independent – Nov 30, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Equatorial Guinea lift AWC trophyGuinea" href="/topics/e/Equatorial_Guinea/index.html" class="tpc">Equatorial Guinea win the African Women's Championship after beating South Africa 2-1 in the final on Saturday.
BBC News – Nov 29, 2008 10:08 PM [GMT] – comment?
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England sevens defeat to South Africa in Dubai raises hopes
England defeated 1912 by South Africa in final of Dubai Rugby Sevens but signs encouraging.
Telegraph.co.uk – Nov 29, 2008 9:06 PM [GMT] – comment?
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England defeated 1912 by South Africa in final of Dubai Rugby Sevens but signs encouraging.
Telegraph.co.uk – Nov 29, 2008 9:06 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Benjamin try gives South Africa sevens title
South Africa's Ryno Benjamin scored a last-minute try to kill off an England fightback and give the Springboks their third Dubai Sevens title with a 19-12 win.
Scrum.com – Nov 29, 2008 8:36 PM [GMT] – comment?
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South Africa's Ryno Benjamin scored a last-minute try to kill off an England fightback and give the Springboks their third Dubai Sevens title with a 19-12 win.
Scrum.com – Nov 29, 2008 8:36 PM [GMT] – comment?
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300 Dead In Nigeria Religious Clashes
Mobs burned homes, churches and mosques Saturday in a second day of riots, as the death toll rose to more than 300 in the worst sectarian violence in Africa's most populous nation in years.
CBS News – Nov 29, 2008 8:16 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Mobs burned homes, churches and mosques Saturday in a second day of riots, as the death toll rose to more than 300 in the worst sectarian violence in Africa's most populous nation in years.
CBS News – Nov 29, 2008 8:16 PM [GMT] – comment?
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England sevens undone by S AfricaA late try by Ryno Benjamin seals a third Dubai Sevens title for South Africa against a spirited England.
BBC News – Nov 29, 2008 8:12 PM [GMT] – comment?
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