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Healing the Wounds of Conflict in Africa
Africa's wars make headlines, but what about the stories of peacemaking that follow the end of conflict? Plus, Saddam Hussein's hanging appears imminent, and the Creole controversy in New Orleans. Who and what may or may not be Creole. Sara Terry guest hosts.
By Sara Terry • • 1 min readAfrica's wars make headlines, but what about the stories of peacemaking that follow the end of conflict? Plus, Saddam Hussein's hanging appears imminent, and the Creole controversy in New Orleans. Who and what may or may not be Creole. Sara Terry guest hosts.
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3 storiesSaddam Is Handed Over to Iraqi Control
In Baghdad, news that Americans may have transferred Saddam Hussein to the custody of Iraqi authorities has prompted speculation that Hussein's execution may be coming soon. The White House said it was preparing for the hanging to come as early as this weekend.
Read the story6 minAfrican Reconciliation
In a year marked, like so many years, with news of war, tales of reconciliation often go untold. The conflict between Ethiopia and Somalia made news this week, but in other parts of Africa, stories of peacemaking unfold each day.
Read the story32 minThe Creole Controversy in New Orleans
"Creole" is thought of as a defining word in Louisiana. Recently a magazine writer who denied that Creoles exist became as unpopular as FEMA , insurance companies or people who deal with levees. But that doesn't mean it's easy to determine exactly what "Creole" means.
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