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Police: Refugee family stuck in Bangkok airport for two months

Comparisons were quickly made with the 2004 film "The Terminal," in which a man played by Tom Hanks finds himself stuck in a New York airport after his government collapses, rendering his papers useless.

Police: Refugee family stuck in Bangkok airport for two months
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe watches a video presentation during the summit of the Southern African Development Community in Johannesburg, Aug. 17, 2008. Mugabe ruled for 37 years before resigning on Nov. 21, 2017, following a military takeover.

Zimbabwe's Mugabe resigns, ending four decades of rule

Zimbabwe's Mugabe resigns, ending four decades of rule
Two men in the foreground wearing baseball hats watch Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on a TV.

The deadline for a defiant Mugabe passes as Zimbabwe's crisis deepens

The deadline for a defiant Mugabe passes as Zimbabwe's crisis deepens
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe stands center with a blue suit and tie shaking the hands of college graduates.

Mugabe makes his first appearance after army takeover

Mugabe makes his first appearance after army takeover
Robert Mugabe at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, 2008

How Robert Mugabe became Zimbabwe’s leader and clung on till now

How Robert Mugabe became Zimbabwe’s leader and clung on till now
Robert Mugabe kisses his wife, Grace, at a rally to mark the country's 37th independence anniversary, in April

'Gucci Grace' maneuvers to succeed her aging husband as president of Zimbabwe

Robert Mugabe has run Zimbabwe for 37 years. He's 93 and his young wife, Grace, is now positioning herself as successor. She’s known as “Gucci Grace.”

'Gucci Grace' maneuvers to succeed her aging husband as president of Zimbabwe
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Actor Michael Rogers takes on the title role in 'Breakfast with Mugabe'

Robert Mugabe turns 90 this week and he has been ruling Zimbabwe for 34 years. To his critics, Mugabe is a revolutionary-turned-tyrant, but to his psychiatrist, Dr. Peric, he's just another patient. Or at least that's the premise of the off-Broadway play "Breakfast with Mugabe."

Actor Michael Rogers takes on the title role in 'Breakfast with Mugabe'

Being Middle Class in Zimbabwe

Being Middle Class in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe Claiming Victory, Again

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe's party has claimed victory in this week's election. Anchor Carol Hills speaks with Michael Bratton about his article in Foreign Policy magazine about Mugabe's efforts to engineer his own re-election.

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe Claiming Victory, Again

Peaceful Polling in Zimbabwe Presidential Elections

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe faces a serious challenge in elections. He's promised that if he loses he will hand power over to Morgan Tsvangirai. Anchor Carol Hills gets the latest from Ed Cropley, Reuters Southern Africa Bureau Chief.

Peaceful Polling in Zimbabwe Presidential Elections

Farewell Mugabe? Zimbabwe Elections Could End Strong Man's Rule

President Robert Mugabe is seeking to extend his 33-year rule in this week's elections. His challenger is once again opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai. Anchor Carol Hills speaks with the BBC's Brian Hungwe about the current presidential election.

Farewell Mugabe? Zimbabwe Elections Could End Strong Man's Rule

Freshlyground Blends Musical Styles with Political Messages

The South African band Freshlyground isn't afraid to sing about social and political issues going on in Africa. But members claim they're not a political band. Their focus is on the music.

Freshlyground Blends Musical Styles with Political Messages

Zimbabwe Jails Beatrice Mtetwa, Clamps Down on Opposition

Zimbabwe's residents overwhelming endorsed a new constitution this weekend, agreeing to limit the powers of the presidency. But after the vote, authorities arrested three senior opposition members, as well as renowned human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa.

Zimbabwe Jails Beatrice Mtetwa, Clamps Down on Opposition
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How 'Dictators' Sell Fast Food In South Africa

A new TV ad from the South Africa-based chicken restaurant chain, Nando's, is prompting laughs and raising some eye brows. The ad features look-a-likes for a slew of tyrants from Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe to the late Muammar Gaddafi of Libya.

How 'Dictators' Sell Fast Food In South Africa
Robert Mugabe

Understanding dictators

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Peter Godwin, author of "The Fear: Robert Mugabe and the Martyrdom of Zimbabwe," about what drives dictators like Mugabe and keeps them in power.

Understanding dictators