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War in Sudan's Darfur 'is over' The six-year war between forces loyal to Sudan's government and rebels in Darfur has effectively ended, the UN's military commander in the region says. American Held in UAE 'Proxy Detention'? In an unusual case shrouded in mystery, an American citizen has been imprisoned for 11 months in the United Arab Emirates and is scheduled to go on trial July 20 on terrorism-related charges.

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Ending War and Political Agendas in Sudan By Ibrahim Abdil-Mu'id Ramey - The war in Darfur is now, essentially over. An assessment made by General Martin Agwai, who commands a multinational peacekeeping force in Sudan composed of United Nations and African Union military personnel. Senator Edward M. Kennedy: A Few Reflections on a Splendid Life By Ibrahim Ramey - With grace, wit, and tireless political energy, Ted Kennedy fought the good fight for civil rights, workers' justice and peace. At the end of his life, he took on one last battle: the gargantuan struggle for health care reform.

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State Senator Wants Moratorium on New Mental Health Policy and More State Senator Larry Shaw sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services requesting a moratorium on a policy that will cut the number of hours some parents are paid to care for their disabled relatives. American Muslims Celebrate Ramadan in Mega-Mosques US mega-mosques have become a necessity in some places, largely designed for Friday prayer attendance of anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 people.

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