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Follow Paul Gauguin to the Marquesas Islands' spectacular French Polynesian scenery aboard the Aranui III adventure cruise.
Meryl Streep presents 'Africa Rising'
On Tuesday, a hush suddenly fell over the anxious crowd in front of NYU's Cantor Film Center.
New Jimmy Buffett album on its way
U.S. recording artist Jimmy Buffett says "Buffet Hotel," his first studio album since 2006, is set for release Dec.
Malian forces improve proficiency at English language lab
Brig. Gen. Michael W. Callan meets Malian forces Staff Sgt. Niara Diallo during a senior leader engagement Oct.
AFRICA: Turning to traditional medicines in fight against malaria
Encouraging the use of traditional African herbal medicines could prevent some of the one million malarial deaths on the continent, according to specialists attending a conference www.mimalaria.org/pamc in Nairobi.
Last minute oddball Halloween costumes that reflect your travels
These wander into the unusual--possibly the obscure. Each are based on travel and incorporate souvenirs you may have brought home with you, particularly if you have problems passing up purchases.
5 things you need to know about: panda names
If you have the panda passion, today is a big day for you. The San Diego Zoo is releasing the names that have made to the final five for the newest panda baby.
Hello again, panda fans! Ia m happy to report that Bai Yuna s newest cub is doing well.
Philippe Karsenty to discuss free speech at Palm Beach Synagogue
A billboard in a major square in Bamako, the capital of Mali, perpetrates the hoax broadcast by France 2 of a young Palestinian boy cowering next to his father and screaming for help.
UNICEF in Space: Astronaut and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Frank de Winne talks to school children
In the village of Gao, some 1200 km away from Mali's capital city of Bamako, local children were given the special chance to speak to UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Belgian astronaut Frank De Winne - live from space.
Mali for the next women Afrobasket - 2011
After the last Women Afrobasket at Madagascar where they lost the title to Senegal, Mali will host the 2011 women Afrobasket at Bamako where the former champion will try to win back the African nations women championship.
Malian Women Push Condom Use to Reduce Spread of AIDS
Women in Mali are encouraging more men to use condoms to slow the spread of the virus that causes AIDS.
US gives Mali security forces $5 million in equipment following al-Qaida attack claim
The United States is providing security forces in the West African nation of Mali with more than $5 million in new vehicles and other equipment.
World Airline News: Air Mali (3rd) adds DC-9-83 TZ-RMK
Air Mali added ex-AVIANCA McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 TZ-RMK . The new type is now painted in the Air Mali version of the Group Celestair color scheme.
Chinese art troupe in Mali hails success in cultural exchange
Both Malian people and Chinese diplomats hail the recent visit by a Chinese art troupe a success in promoting cultural exchanges between the two friendly countries.
Ali Bongo takes oath of office to succeeds his father
Ali Bongo Ondimba, the victor in the Aug. 30 presidential elections, took oath of office on Friday at the Presidential Palace in Libreville and succeeded his father Omar Bongo Ondimba, who died on June 8 at the age of 73, after ruling the West African country for 41 years.
Canadians teach peacekeeping to African troops
Canadians teach peacekeeping to African troops Two Canadian military officers, Major Francois Provost and Major Marc Chabot , with a local guard at the entrance of a new school in Bamako, the capital of Mali, which trains African soldiers for peacekeeping.
Researchers find extreme genetic variability in malaria parasite
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Vaccine Development have charted the extreme genetic differences that occur over time in the most dangerous malaria parasite in the world.
Utah colleges help education efforts in Mali
Talatou Abdoulaye came to Utah for an advanced college degree but had no idea the classes would be so different from the ones offered in his home country of Mali.
MALI: HIV-positive children "missing" from health system
Parents are supposed to outlive their children, or so thought the grandmothers sitting in the children's playroom at Gabriel TourA© hospital in Bamako, capital of Mali.
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