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Forgoing the Swedish legacy of ABBA's pop anthems, Sahara Hotnights' blend of punk-inspired guitar riffs and frenetic rhythms manifest the rawer version of rock being produced in this Scandinavian country.
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By Schaffer, Daniel; Masood, Ehsan; Ndege, Yvonne; Bagla, Pallava; Mantell, Katie  Up to a billion people live in the drylands of the developing world.
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Pro-Moroccan leaders in the Western Sahara have come up with a self-rule plan for a government, parliament and legal system in the territory, while acknowledging Rabat's sovereignty, their chief has said.
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A new Mideast radio station is attracting both Palestinians and Israelis. How a format created during South Africaâs apartheid era is offering a fresh forum in a troubled region.
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Morocco and Western Sahara's independence movement kept negotiations alive on the future of the resource-rich territory, agreeing on Tuesday to meet again in August after two days of groundbreaking talks.
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A playground is to be shipped from County Durham to Africa in a project to improve life in a cluster of villages.   Tree Appeal is a company based at High Etherley, near Bishop Auckland, which helps firms plant trees as part of their environmental policies.
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The new Spanish government is trying to foster agreement among the parties in the Sahara conflict so as to reach a compromise solution to the dispute in face of the current deadlock, said Taib Fassi Fihri, ...
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A sprawling resort rises up in the middle of the Nevada desert, replete with lush golf courses, a man-made lake and gondolas â-ut don&#39;t bother looking for this oasis on the Las Vegas Strip.
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Stars from the worlds of rock and pop  have united on an album to be released Friday to raise funds  for the people of the Darfur region of western Sudan.
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By AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates  Jan. 31--NBD DESERT CLASSIC PRIZE: National Bank of Dubai, an official  sponsor of the Dubai Desert Classic, is offering a golfing trip to Scotland to  promote its Suhail private banking service.
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The Western Sahara independence movement reserves the right to take up arms against Morocco but for now seeks a peaceful solution to one of Africa&#39;s longest-running
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NAJAF, Iraq  - Hotel employee Rafaat Maher dreamed  the postwar reconstruction of Iraq would lure throngs of  customers to enjoy the view of sacred Najaf.
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Spain and Algeria said Tuesday that they support the Baker Plan on the disputed Moroccan-occupied territory of Western Sahara.
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At the African Union-brokered peace talks in Abuja, Darfur rebels have asked Sudan&#39;s government to share its oil revenues. Rebel leaders say they want the money to fund humanitarian aid projects for people in their region.
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CUATRO CI&#xC9;NEGAS, Mexico -- Dairy farming is endangering an ancient oasis in the Great Chihuahuan Desert that scientists say can help them understand earth's beginnings, global warming, and the chances of life on Mars.
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London will be equipped with vending machines that sell individual songs.    Also: Adobe Reader 7.0 lets viewers edit text on Acrobat & hellip;.  Yahoo competes with rivals by expanding its free e-mail storage space  & hellip;. and more.
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WINDHOEK, 24 November (IRIN) - A giant bright yellow condom was the centre of attraction in Namibia&#39;s capital, Windhoek, last Friday.