Refugees from Western Sahara speak of hardships
MAY 16, 2008
One man describes a harrowing dash through a minefield, his pregnant wife in tow, as they raced to escape from the very rebels who were supposed to be protecting them. Details
Correction: Sudan story
MAY 16, 2008
In a May 11 story about Sudan severing ties with Chad, The Associated Press, relying on a state television report, erroneously reported the dollar value of a reward offered by the government for Darfur rebel leader Khalil Ibrahim. Details
Zimbabwe's presidential showdown set for June 27
MAY 16, 2008
Seven weeks after the presidential election, Zimbabwe finally set a runoff date Friday, saying longtime President Robert Mugabe and rival Morgan Tsvangirai will face off in a June 27 ballot that the opposition fears will be skewed by thuggery and fraud. Details
Bin Laden: Palestinian cause fuels holy war
MAY 16, 2008
Osama bin Laden says in a new message that al-Qaida will continue its holy war against Israel and its allies until it liberates Palestine. Details
Security Council wants UN peacekeepers in Somalia
MAY 15, 2008
The Security Council unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday calling for a U.N. political presence in conflict-wracked Somalia for the first time in years and setting conditions for the deployment of U.N. peacekeepers. Details
