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African American Women Have Higher Risk of Strokes
According to the Tri State Stroke Network, stroke is the third leading cause of death in North Carolina and stroke death rates for African Americans are nearly 50 percent higher than for whites. African American women are uniquely affected by strokes

African-American Ballots Down for Senate Runoff
After two days of early voting for the Dec. 2 runoffs in Georgia, African-American turnout is down significantly from the heady days leading up to the election of Barack Obama as president. According to Secretary of State Karen Handel, black voters have

Immunization Rates Lag in Older African-Americans
A new report by AARPs Public Policy Institute highlights the impact of low vaccination rates for influenza and pneumonia among older black and Hispanic populations. Rates for these groups lag significantly behind whites. Together, influenza and pneumonia

Central Asia May Be Key to Gas Cost Deal
With oil trading below $60 per barrel, eyes are turning to see what will happen to gas export prices as Gazprom begins the now-annual ritual of haggling with its customers to the West ahead of the winter heating season. The outcome will hinge on talks

U.S. Muslim leaders denounce al Qaeda's slur toward Obama
Spiritual leaders of New York's African-American Muslim communities lashed out Friday at a purported al Qaeda message attacking President-elect Barack Obama and, using racist language, comparing him unfavorably to the late Malcolm X.

US Government rejects releasing 5 Algerians captured in Bosnia in 2001
Guantanamo Bay issue The US Government has refused implementing a decision issued last Thursday by a US court. This decision orders the release of 5 Algerians arrested in Bosnia Herzegovina, and handed over to the US, in 2001, as the charges against them

Dozens Killed as Fighting Intensifies in Somalia
At least two dozen people, including six children, were killed in heavy fighting between government troops and Islamic insurgents in the capital.

Qaddafi Son Says Libya Wants to Invest in U.S.
Libya would like to open a new chapter in relations with the United States by tapping into a major government fund to invest in American corporations.

World Briefing | Africa: Zimbabwe: Cholera Outbreak Kills 294
The World Health Organization said Friday that 294 people had died in a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, fostered by the country’s collapsing health care system.

World Briefing | Africa: Congo: Rangers Who Fled Park Return
The park rangers who fled fighting between rebels and soldiers are returning to Virunga National Park in Eastern Congo to protect its endangered gorillas.

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