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Ethiopia Convicts Journalist of Terrorism - Ethiopia convicted six journalists Wednesday of terrorism charges for their actions in speaking out against the government. A total of 11 journalists have been convicted of similar charges since last year. (Photo: Courtesy Freeeskindernega.com)

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U.S. to Expand Military Aid, Intel to Africa - Gen. Carter Ham, head of the U.S. Africa Command, announced the United States’ plan to "assist" African nations, but promised there would not be a lasting military presence on the continent. (Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP Pool via Getty Images)

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Frank Mugisha Is Breaking Barriers - Ugandan gay rights activist Frank Mugisha is working tirelessly for equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people in the East African country of Uganda. (Photo: Courtesy Rafto Foundation for Human Rights)

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Racist King Kong Cartoon Rattles European Soccer - The Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper published a cartoon depicting Italian soccer player Mario Balotelli as King Kong and straddled atop Big Ben while swatting soccer balls. The paper apologized but denied any racial motivation. (Photo: Courtesy Twitter)

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"Flying Squirrel" Heads for London Games - 16-year-old "Flying Squirrel" Gabby Douglas is ready to take the Olympics by storm after upsetting world champion Jordyn Wieber to win the Olympic trials Sunday night. (Photo: Jae C. Hong/AP Photo)

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Bob Marley’s Family Sues Over Use of Legend’s Image - Bob Marley’s widow Rita and her children are suing several companies that have been manufacturing, distributing and offering for sale certain products which bear the reggae legend’s name and image.  (Photo: Jo Hale/Getty Images)

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Guyana Rejects U.S. Human Trafficking Report - The Guyanese government denounced the latest report by the U.S. State Department which alleges the country has made no progress in holding human trafficking offenders accountable.      (Photo: Xinhua/Shen Hong/XINHUA /LANDOV)

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Spain Wins Euro 2012  - Tens of thousands packed central Madrid to celebrate the national soccer team’s win at this year’s Euro Cup tournament.(Photo: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)

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Historic Timbuktu in Danger - Islamist militants in Mali attacked one of the most famous mosques in Timbuktu just days after UNESCO named the city an endangered world heritage site.   (Photo: Adama Diarra /LANDOV)

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ICC Staff Held in Libya Released - Four International Criminal Court staff members being held in Libya on suspicion of spying have been released after four weeks of captivity.   (Photo: SABRI ELMHEDWI /LANDOV)

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Sudan in Protest - Sudanese authorities put down weekend protests using tear gas just days after President Omar al-Bashir announced widespread spending cuts and austerity measures.   (Photo: EPA/STR /LANDOV)

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Mursi Becomes Egypt's First Elected President - Egypt's new President Mohamed Mursi was sworn into office Saturday, ushering in a new era for the North African nation as the country’s first democratically elected leader took the helm.   (Photo: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)