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Intense Fighting in Somali Capital Kills 22 40 reported wounded after Islamist insurgents attacked government troops, African Union peacekeepers, prompting intense clashes DRC Fighting Has Effects Far From Conflict Zone Influx of displaced Congolese to western provinces triggers resentment, unemployment and violence Climate Change Requires Better Water Management, say experts World Water Week Conference calls on upcoming UN summit to address water resources Nigeria's Amnesty Program Makes Slow Progress Dozens of militants surrendered their weapons in past 24 hours, but response is still far below government's expectation US Warns Libyans Not To Make Hero of Lockerbie Figure Obama administration says decision to release Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, convicted of 1988 Lockerbie airliner bombing was a profound mistake London Condemns Reception Lockerbie Bomber Received in Tripoli British Foreign Secretary David Miliband says reception was deeply upsetting for loved ones of victims of Pan Am attack Muslims Prepare for Start of Ramadan Religious leaders say no moon was sighted Thursday, so Friday has been designated last day of month preceding Ramadan