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Tragedy in Sudan
Special update on how the Darfur conflict has developed in the last five years.

A Widening Crisis
Video journalist Travis Fox documents the growing humanitarian crisis in eastern Chad, where violence is spilling over from neighboring Darfur, Sudan.

AIDS in Africa
The Washington Post's Craig Timberg reports on the impact of AIDS in Africa and efforts to combat the devastating disease.

Turmoil in Somalia
Ethiopian-backed troops push Islamic fighters from the capital, renewing hopes that a viable secular government can be established.

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A crashed Yemenia Airbus A310 submerged in waters near the African coast along with the bodies of as many as 152 passengers -- only a teenage girl apparently survived -- is focusing more scrutiny on the safety of Airbus planes and the world's aviation system.

International Court Under Unusual Fire

UNITED NATIONS -- When Luis Moreno-Ocampo charged Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir with war crimes last year, the International Criminal Court prosecutor was hailed by human rights advocates as the man who could help bring justice to Darfur.

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Fresh Nightmares in Congo's Drive Against Rwandans: Villagers Describe Atrocities on Both Sides of Conflict (Post, June 25, 2009)

U.S. Sends Weapons to Help Somali Government Repel Rebels Tied to Al-Qaeda (Post, June 25, 2009)

White House Boosts Effort to Salvage North-South Peace in Sudan (Post, June 24, 2009)

Sudan's 'Coordinated' Genocide in Darfur Is Over, U.S. Envoy Says (Post, June 18, 2009)

South Africans Savor Anticipation of Hosting Soccer's 2010 World Cup: Hosting Soccer's Main Event Seen as a Milestone in Former Pariah's Evolution (Post, June 14, 2009)

Terror Suspect Ghailani Brought From Guantanamo Bay to U.S. for Trial: Move Is Part of Obama's Plan to Close Prison (Post, June 10, 2009)

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US military deaths in Afghanistan region at 642 (AP, July 6, 2009; 8:45 PM)

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A crashed Yemenia Airbus A310 submerged in waters near the African coast along with the bodies of as many as 152 passengers -- only a teenage girl apparently survived -- is focusing more scrutiny on the safety of Airbus planes and the world's aviation system.

UNITED NATIONS -- When Luis Moreno-Ocampo charged Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir with war crimes last year, the International Criminal Court prosecutor was hailed by human rights advocates as the man who could help bring justice to Darfur.