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• Half of airline accidents occur upon landing
The most serious crashes were in Brazil, Indonesia, and Africa, deemed by IATA the most dangerous region in which to travel by air. "It is still six times less safe to fly in Africa than the rest of the world," IATA Director-General Giovanni Bisignani ...
• Dirt problem overlooked in global food crisis
In sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 1 million square miles of cropland have shown a "consistent significant decline," according to a March 2008 report by a worldwide consortium of agricultural institutions.
• Top 10 extreme vacations
No more than 700 mountain gorillas remain, but Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Africa is still the best place on the earth to spot — and maybe even touch — one of these gentle herbivores.
• Gay bishop plans civil union despite threats
Robinson has been told he cannot attend the conference this July as a full participant because of protests from conservative congregations, mainly in Africa and Latin America.
• Somali rebels seize police headquarters
It came a day after a bloody Wednesday in the Horn of Africa nation. Insurgents attacked Ethiopian military convoys in two rural areas, and the soldiers responded by opening fire on civilians in both towns, killing at least 17 villagers total ...

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• Kids and Teens: School Time: Social Studies: World Cultures: Africa  (89)

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