News Topic - Congo

Congo Rebels Say They've Pulled Out Of Eastern Town
Rebels in Congo say they have pulled out of a town on the Ugandan border they captured last week.
WBKO.com  –  23 hours ago  –  comment?
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Surgeon carries out amputation by text
A British surgeon volunteering in the Democratic Republic of Congo saved the life of a teenage boy by amputating his shoulder using instructions texted by a colleague in London.David Nott, 52, a general and vascular surgeon at Chelsea and Westminster hospital, was working with the charity Médec ... more »
The Guardian  –  Dec 3, 2008 12:57 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
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Surgeon saves boy's life by text
A British doctor volunteer in DR Congo performs an amputation using text message instructions from a London colleague.
BBC News  –  Dec 3, 2008 12:07 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
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RAW VIDEO: "Phenomenal" Gorilla Baby Discovery in Congo
Despite months of warfare and no protection for 15 months, a mountain gorilla family in Congo has been found with five newborns on a volcanic mountainside.
NationalGeographic.com  –  Dec 2, 2008 11:58 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
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British surgeon amputates teenage boy's shoulder in Congo with instructions texted from London friend
A British surgeon amputated the arm of a wounded teenager in Africa with help from instructions sent to him by text message.
Mail Online  –  Dec 2, 2008 11:20 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
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Dirty war in Democratic Republic of the Congo - Canada is not doing enough, claim the Bishops
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Canada NewsWire  –  Dec 2, 2008 6:11 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
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Africa Update: Religious Clash In Nigeria Boils Over
Hundreds are killed in Nigeria after Christians and Muslims battle over a disputed election. Plus, the Congo has vast mineral assets, but much of the resulting wealth is used to pay for a civil war. For analysis, Farai Chideya talks with Roxanne Lawson.
NPR.org  –  Dec 2, 2008 3:51 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
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Congo Rebels Leave Eastern Town in Display of 'Peace'
Rebels in Congo have pulled out of a town on the Ugandan border they captured in fighting that forced 10,000 people to flee, the U.N. and a spokesman for the insurgents said.
Fox News  –  Dec 2, 2008 1:36 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
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/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Press conference - Tuesday December 2 - Church delegation from the Congo (DRC) in Ottawa - Canada should take a more
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Canada NewsWire  –  Dec 2, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
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A Sign of Peace from Congo Rebels?
Rebels in Congo have pulled out of a town on the Ugandan border.
ABC News  –  Dec 2, 2008 12:47 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
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