Dreamliner blaze at Heathrow sparks new concerns – Irish Independent


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Dreamliner blaze at Heathrow sparks new concerns
Irish Independent
The aircraft, which has been plagued with problems since its launch, caught fire while on a remote parking stand, a Heathrow spokesman said. Nobody was on board at the time of the incident and there were no injuries, he added. Runways were closed to all 
Heathrow Dreamliner: Probe Into Cause Of FireSky News


Heathrow Dreamliner 787 fire investigation continuesBBC News
As dreamliner catches fire at Heathrow, will Boeing ground them all?New Zealand Herald
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Millions of children world-wide: armed conflict destroys hope of education: UN … – Business Recorder (blog)


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Millions of children world-wide: armed conflict destroys hope of education: UN
Business Recorder (blog)
A new report released to mark the 16th birthday of a teenager Malala shot by the Taliban for promoting girls' education says classrooms, teachers and pupils will continue to be seen as legitimate targets unless there is tougher action against human rights 
Teachers Working in Conflict Zones Urge the EU to Prioritise EducationAllAfrica.com


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Girl reportedly guarded by lions – Rome News Tribune

Girl reportedly guarded by lions
Rome News Tribune
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — A 12-year-old girl who was abducted and beaten by men trying to force her into a marriage was found being guarded by three lions who apparently had chased off her captors, a policeman said Tuesday. The girl, missing for a week, 

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Big Brother romp rankles Ethopian lawyers – Reuters AlertNet

Big Brother romp rankles Ethopian lawyers
Reuters AlertNet
ADDIS ABABA, July 12 (Reuters) – Lawyers in conservative Ethiopia have asked police to investigate an Ethiopian contestant in the "Big Brother Africa" reality television show after she appeared to have sex with a fellow housemate. Betty Abera, 27 
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Haile Gebrselassie Will Run a Different Race Come 2015 – Day News


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Haile Gebrselassie Will Run a Different Race Come 2015
Day News
Olympian and world track champion Haile Gebrselassie recently confirmed his intention to run for a seat in the Ethiopian parliament in 2015. Haile Gebrselassie, pride of Ethiopia and two-time Olympic gold medalist announced that he intends to run as a 
Olympian Haile to run again — this time for parliamentBDlive



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Family stands by SAPS rape suspect – Eyewitness News

Family stands by SAPS rape suspect
Eyewitness News
A local woman says her body is covered with bruises following an incident with Metrorail staff. Modimolle judgment due on Monday · Family stands by SAPS rape suspect · Mandela trekkers depart for Kilimanjaro · 'Memory lapses' for Henning accused · Four 

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Teachers Working in Conflict Zones Urge the EU to Prioritise Education – AllAfrica.com

Teachers Working in Conflict Zones Urge the EU to Prioritise Education
AllAfrica.com
On Malala's birthday, 419 teachers in DR Congo and Ethiopia ask that European Commission President Barroso work to ensure that children whose lives are affected by conflict are not denied their right to an education. 419 teachers working in crisis-affected 

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Olympian Haile to run again — this time for parliament – BDlive


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Olympian Haile to run again — this time for parliament
BDlive
ADDIS ABABA — HAILE Gebrselassie has confirmed his intention to stand for parliament in 2015. Yet, despite the sporting legend's great popularity, not every one is convinced he will be a good politician. The two-time Olympic gold-medallist, who set 27 

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Republic of Korean Pledge to Boost Investment Ties with Ethiopia – 2merkato – Ethiopian Business Portal (blog)

Republic of Korean Pledge to Boost Investment Ties with Ethiopia
2merkato – Ethiopian Business Portal (blog)
Speakers of the Ethiopian and South Korean Parliaments expressed their commitment to further strengthen investment cooperation between the two countries. During talks with with Korean Republic Parliament delegation headed by Speaker Kang Lee 
PM Hailemariam Holds Talks With Speaker of South Korean ParliamentAllAfrica.com



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Running a different kind of race – The Economist (blog)

Running a different kind of race
The Economist (blog)
HAILE GEBRESELASSIE, Ethiopia's legendary athlete, has confirmed that he is embarking on what could be one of the tougher races of his career. The 40-year-old runner, who has broken 27 world records during an extraordinary career on the track, road 

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