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Vybz Kartel Murder Trial Gets Underway in Jamaica - Jury sworn in in Vybz Kartel murder trial; Africa's aviation industry is flying high; Afro-Brazilians struggle for equal rights, plus more global news. — Nikola Lashley The long awaited trial of dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel got underway last week in Kingston, Jamaica. Vybz Kartel (his real name is Adidja Palmer) is on trial along with four other men for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams.Palmer was arrested along with the other men when blood allegedly belonging to the victim was uncovered at the star’s St. Andrew home in August 2011.  (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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Dominican Republic Deportations Continue - Immigration officials in the Dominican Republic are stepping up the mass deportation of Haitians. The neighboring countries on the island of Hispaniola have a somewhat tempestuous relationship, in part due to the migration of Haitians after the 2010 earthquake.  (Photo: AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)

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Sanctions to be Relaxed in Iran - This weekend, Obama described the meeting between U.S., Europe and Iran as "the first step."Considerations are now being made to ease some sanctions following Iran’s cooperation to limit its nuclear program.Heavy sanctions imposed by the West on Iran have crippled the country’s economy.(Photo: AP Photo/Presidency Office, Mohammad Berno)

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UK Hunger Striker Close to Death - Isa Muazu, a Nigerian man seeking asylum in the U.K., began a hunger strike in protest to being detained at an immigration removal center near London’s Heathrow Airport. His lawyers have described the 45 year old’s condition as critical.  (Photo: Bruno Vincent/Getty Images)

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Democracy Still a Long Way Off for Zimbabwe - Despite a new constitution, human rights abuses continue in Zimbabwe, according to global rights watchdog Amnesty International.  A recent Amnesty report — "Zimbabwe: Agenda for the Government 2013-2018" — claims arbitrary violence against activists and the arrest of members of civic groups remains a serious problem.(Photo: AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

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Residents Injured in Deadly China Blast - Following a deadly explosion that ripped through a residential area in eastern China, president Xi Jinping visited the hospital were 136 people are being treated for injuries.  Early reports say at least 10 of those hospitalized are thought to be in a critical condition. The explosion was caused by a ruptured underground pipeline.   (Photo: AP Photo/Xinhua, Huang Jingwen)

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African Aviation Boosted by Rise in Tourism - The future is bright for African aviation, says a new report.  Although African airlines occupy just 20 percent of the intercontinental market share, the industry is being boosted by increased tourism in the region. From 2010-2015, Africa is expected to be one of the fastest growing regions in the world in terms of international air traffic.(Photo: Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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A Billion Dollar Breakup - A class-action lawsuit totaling $1.5 billion has been filed against the online dating website match.com. The suit claims that owners did nothing to prevent the photos of thousands of other women from being used illegally used by criminal gangs in Nigeria, Ghana and Russia. It also suggested that stolen profiles are used to dupe romantic hopefuls out of money.  (Photo: Match.com)

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The Afro-Brazilian Struggle for Equality - Beyond the glittering careers and international adoration of Brazilian football superstars such as Pele and, most recently, Ronaldinho, millions of other Afro-Brazilians have also shaped Brazilian culture. Yet Brazilians of African ancestry are still struggling for recognition and equal rights in Brazil.  (Photo: REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes)