Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

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April 01, 2011

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Abidjan Fighting Surrounds Incumbent President's Home

Troops previously loyal to Laurent Gbagbo surrendered control of Abidjan's airport to United Nations peacekeepers
Forces loyal to internationally recognized Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara attack the Presidential Palace in the Plateau district of Abidjan, April 1, 2011

Ivory Coast Displaced Need Food, Water, Shelter

IOM says tens of thousands seek safety at Catholic mission, UN camp in west

Nigerians Prepare for Nationwide Elections on April 2

Security tight for first of three elections this month to choose new lawmakers, governors, and president
Men take a rest under a bridge pasted with election posters in Lagos, Nigeria, March 30, 2011

Huge Illegal Shipment of Elephant Tusks Seized in Thailand

More than two tons of African elephant tusks seized in largest haul of smuggled ivory in recent history
A Thai customs official displays seized elephant tusks smuggled into Thailand from Kenya during a press conference at the customs headquarters in Bangkok, April 1, 2011

Food Prices Likely to Stay High

Growing demand for food, livestock feed and biofuels leaves little to rebuild tight stocks
Farmer Lu Keshuang turns the soil of his drought-affected field using a rake near the village of Zhuanghuyu, located 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of Beijing February 23, 2011. China's ongoing drought in northern wheat areas is likely to continue, threat
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