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Jamaica Authorities Try to Stem Police Mistakes Amid Rising Murder Rate - The Jamaica Constabulary Force announced that it will join the country’s five representative police groups and adopt new procedures aimed at curbing the number of fatal incidents during police operations. Since January, 56 civilians have been killed in police operations.The country is also working to address a spike in murders since the start of the new year.(Photo: REUTERS/Hans Deryk)

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 London Police Face Racism Investigation - Several police officers in London and Northern Ireland have been suspended following the launch of new investigations into alleged racism toward the public and Black members of the force."Every year since 2001, the young people have been saying how they believe they are being dealt with disrespectfully, not shown enough dignity, casual racist comments were being used," Leroy Logan, founding member of the National Black Police Association told the BBC. "Like so many things, it lands on deaf ears until such a time as a free press — the media — get hold of it and forces people into action."(Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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Joyce Banda Named Malawi President - Joyce Banda was sworn in as the new president of Malawi Saturday after it was announced President Bingu wa Mutharika, 78, died Thursday night, April 5, after suffering a heart attack.(Photo: AP Photo/Choko Chikondi)

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Mali's Tuareg Rebels Declare Independence, President Steps Down - Mali's Tuareg rebels seized control of the country's distant north in the chaotic aftermath of a military coup in the capital and declared independence Friday of their Azawad nation.Also, Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure handed in his letter of resignation on Sunday, an official said, helping pave the way for the nation's return to civilian rule. Following the announcement, West African nations lifted sanctions imposed on Mali after rebels ratified an agreement restoring constitutional order.(Photo: DPA /LANDOV)

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Demand for Nigerian Head of World Bank Intensifies - Since Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was recommended for the top post at the World Bank by a handful of African nations just weeks ago, a growing chorus of supporters in favor of her candidacy has grown around the world as many hope public consensus will help the seasoned finance veteran snag the job.(Photo: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

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 Dominican Republic Investigating Haiti Contracts Scandal - Dominican authorities are taking a closer look at the business dealings of Senator Felix Bautista, whose companies won millions of dollars in no-bid construction contracts in post-earthquake Haiti. Attorney-General Radhames Jiminez said in a news conference that the government’s anti-corruption department will be looking into alleged irregularities involving the companies of Bautista, a close ally of President Leonel Fernandez.(Photo: Courtesy Wikicommons)

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Youssou N'dour Named Senegal’s Culture Minister - If you can’t beat ‘em… join their administration. After an unsuccessful bid for president of Senegal, world music icon Youssou N'dour has accepted the post of minister for culture and tourism in President Macky Sall's cabinet."It is a great day for Senegal, a great day for Africa... now we can get to work! I am very happy, very moved. It is democracy which has won," N'dour said.(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Police Use Force to Break Up Tunisia Protest - In the same nation where peaceful public demonstration ousted former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, police in Tunisia fired tear gas at crowds gathered in defiance of a government ban on protests to commemorate Martyrs’ Day and to protest against the worsening economic situation and lack of employment in the country.  (Photo: EPA/STR /LANDOV)

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Syria Bloodshed Continues, Pullout Looks Unlikely - Just one day before a deadline for Syria to pull its forces from cities across the country, violence intensified and even spread across the border into Turkey. Seventy-five people were killed in Monday’s fighting alone.(Photo: AP Photo)

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Resistance Growing to Malaria Treatments - Scientists have found new evidence that resistance to the front-line treatments for malaria is increasing.According to the World Health Organization, in 2010, 90% of malaria deaths occurred in Africa and almost 600,000 African children died from malaria.(Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)