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May 2011

Is Tigray the problem ?

By Tadeos Anteneh As the ruling coalition in Ethiopia prepares to mark 20 years at the helm of politics in the country, its critics and opponents have united in a renewed last-ditch effort to try and dislodge it from power by stirring a nationwide protest on its anniversary. The proposed final push comes amid the …

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Public advised to stop using some skin-lightening products after testing reveals that they may contain mercury

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is advising state residents to stop using some types of skin-lightening products, after testing revealed that they may contain dangerous levels of mercury. The implicated products were sold as skin-lightening agents, although they may also be used as skin-smoothing products. MDH tested 27 samples of the products, including 23 …

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Bollywood charms Ethiopia

Bollywood fever is sweeping Africa’s political capital, with a week-long festival of 14 films, including blockbusters like Sholay and 3 Idiots, enthralling cinegoers. The films are being screened at The National Theatre in downtown Addis Ababa. The Indian Film Festival, being advertised through the catchline ‘Come, fall in love with the magic of Bollywood’, kicked …

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Dulles Airport customs agents seize 88 lb of smuggled cooked sheep meat

(Leesburg Today) Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists yesterday found 88 pounds of cooked sheep meat in luggage carried by an Ethiopian passenger at Dulles Airport. Federal law restricts the importation of animal products from countries known to have certain exotic foreign animal diseases, such as Foot and Mouth, and African and Classical Swine fevers. …

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Ethiopian Political Activists Opposed to Meles Claim Power-Cable Sabotage

(Photo:file) Ethiopian political activists opposed to Prime Minister Meles Zenawi’s rule said they sabotaged power lines in the west of the country as part of a campaign against the government. The Tinsae Ethiopian Patriots Union said it cut electricity cables in Awi Zone on May 20, causing outages in towns including Asosa, 477 kilometers (296 …

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“Need” Always Keeps “Hate” In Its Pocket like a “Knife”

Getachew Reda www.ethiopiansemay.blogspot.com Many of you heard or read news that the hateful Ibsaa Guutama walked out of the Boston meeting aiming to reconcile the two factions (that of Daoud Ibsa and the ” moderate” Kemal Gelchu and Hassan faction. The OLF’s Skinhead (Ibsaa Guutama) wrote hateful article against Ethiopia and its people to back/support …

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It’s all over for Hargreaves as Ferguson confirms midfielder’s exit

Manchester United have called time on Owen Hargreaves’ career at Old Trafford and will not offer him a new contract. The decision almost certainly brings an end to the midfielder’s playing days after a terrible time with knee problems. The 30-year-old managed only 39 appearances during nearly four seasons at United and his tendinitis injuries …

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