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Michelle Obama in South Africa

First lady Michelle Obama continues her trip in South Africa today, after visiting former President Nelson Mandela. For more on her trip, we're joined by the BBC's Karen Allen.

Michelle Obama in South Africa
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The toll of the Haiti earthquake on the Dominican Republic

The toll of the Haiti earthquake on the Dominican Republic
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Takeouts: Haiti relief, L.A. regulates marijuana dispensaries

Takeouts: Haiti relief, L.A. regulates marijuana dispensaries

New AIDS policy for South African military

New AIDS policy for South African military
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No peace in Kenya

No peace in Kenya
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Court may issue arrest warrant for Omar al-Bashir

Later today the International Criminal Court will announce whether it is issuing an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, on charges of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in the western province of Darfur.

Court may issue arrest warrant for Omar al-Bashir
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A small step towards peace in Darfur

Sudan's troubled Darfur region has been in turmoil for years. Now there is word that the Sudanese government has signed a tentative agreement that could pave the way towards a cessation in violence.

A small step towards peace in Darfur
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Obama's half brother to slaughter bull if the Democrat wins

BBC correspondent Karen Allen has spoken to some of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's relatives. She joins The Takeaway from the village of Kogelo, in western Kenya.

Obama's half brother to slaughter bull if the Democrat wins