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Marie-Louise Gumuchian and Ali Shuaib
Swiss leave Tripoli embassy after Libya stand-off
Two Swiss businessmen left the shelter of their country’s embassy in Tripoli on Monday after Libyan police had surrounded the building.
Guests give top marks to Italian gourmet jail
In what might be Italy’s most exclusive restaurant, security is understandably tight. On reservation, guests are subjected to a background check. They are admitted in groups,…
Venice tourists must stay respectable or face fines
Watching thousands of tourists stroll through Venice’s Saint Mark’s Square, steward Giovanna is ready to step in at the first sign of unacceptable behaviour — picnics, bare…
Somali govt calls reconciliation conference
Somali President Abdullahi Yusuf agreed on Tuesday to call a broad conference of clan and religious leaders, triggering the release of European Union funding for an African…
Sudan loses AU chair over Darfur
Sudan lost the leadership of the African Union for a second time after the pan-African group on Monday awarded the rotating chair to Ghana because of widespread outrage over…