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...Characterizing the situation in Zimbabwe as political oppression would be putting it mildly. The stories being told by many Zimbabweans now living in South Africa seem to be straight out of a Hollywood horror movie. When they return home to Zimbabwe, they find that their family members are afraid to speak out for fear of landing in jail. If Zimbabwe had the assets that world powers have, perhaps the people of that beautiful country would find salvation. I just hope that my own country's policy of quiet diplomacy turns noisier. Nicole Geater, cape town...
...fell asleep at the wheel of a car and ran off the road, sending Ponnudorai, a passenger, headfirst through the window. Initially, he appeared miraculously unscathed and was sent home with a head full of stitches. But days later, he was unable to fret guitar chords or walk a straight line. Fresh tests revealed a massive blood clot covering an entire side of his brain, just waiting to rupture, and he was rushed into surgery. Against medical predictions he survived, but the experience left him emotionally transformed. "Things that were so important-success, recognition, accolades-suddenly didn't matter anymore...
...same level of urgency for southern Africa - it was heartening to see such a major disaster highlighted on the cover. Characterizing the situation in Zimbabwe as political oppression would be putting it mildly. The stories being told by many Zimbabweans now living in South Africa seem to be straight out of a Hollywood horror movie. When they return home to Zimbabwe, they find that their family members are afraid to speak out for fear of landing in jail. If Zimbabwe had the assets that world powers have, perhaps the people of that beautiful country would find salvation. I just hope...
...touted tourism campaign hasn't borne much fruit over the past few years. That's too bad: The country, like Kenya to the south, boasts remarkable wildlife and photo-friendly tribes. Ethiopian Orthodox Churches in the arid north - some of the oldest Christian churches in the world - are hewn straight out of rock, with wild Biblical murals that make a Pink Floyd album cover look staid. Yet, for most people around the world, Ethiopia is still associated primarily with famine and despair. And who wants to holiday in other people's misery? My guide in Bahir Dar was insistent: "Please...
Cornell took both team titles on the weekend. It was the sixth consecutive title for the Big Red women and the fifth straight for the Cornell men. But the future looks bright for both Harvard squads, as very few seniors will be departing...