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Unrest

President of Somalia making rare visit to Twin Cities

President of Somalia making rare visit to Twin Cities

Minnesota's Somali community is rolling out the red carpet for newly-elected Somali President Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed (seen above speaking at the U.N.), who is visiting the Twin Cities as part of a stateside tour of cities with large Somali-American populations.
by Laura Yuen

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Rep. Ellison says U.S. trying to ensure safe return of missing Somalis

Rep. Ellison says U.S. trying to ensure safe return of missing Somalis

Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison said the U.S. government is trying to ensure the safe return of some of the young Somali-American men believed to be fighting with a terrorist group in their homeland.
by Laura Yuen

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Iran's post-election turmoil continues

Iran's post-election turmoil continues

Experts inside and outside Iran talk about the continuing unrest and the critical role of texting and Facebook in organizing demonstrations.

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Real-life hero of 'Hotel Rwanda' tells his story

Real-life hero of 'Hotel Rwanda' tells his story

For 100 harrowing days in 1994, Paul Rusesabagina sheltered 1,268 Rwandan civilians as his country fell into genocide. His story was the basis of the film "Hotel Rwanda," and he spoke recently in Minneapolis.

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Liberians hope for reprieve

Liberians hope for reprieve

Liberians want either President Bush or President-elect Obama to extend their temporary residency in the U.S. That would allow about 1,000 Liberians in Minnesota to remain in the U.S. legally.
by Toni Randolph

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Minn. college students safe in Bangkok

Minn. college students safe in Bangkok

A group of 18 students and three teachers from Northwestern College in St. Paul is safe after getting stranded in Bangkok, where anti-government protesters have taken over the airport.

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