June 7, 2010 Nº 915 - Vol. 8
"Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing."
Warren Buffett
In today's Law Firm Marketing, Is your marketing content a one-sided conversation with prospective clients?
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BP caps well; effectiveness of 'top hat' unclear
The well has been capped, more or less. BP engineers Thursday night guided a containment dome onto the hydrocarbon geyser shooting from the Gulf of Mexico oil well -- a desperate and iffy attempt to capture the leaking oil and funnel it to a ship on the surface.
BP Gets $69 Million Invoice From Obama Administration
The administration is keeping close tabs on expenses. The Coast Guard sent BP a bill Thursday for $69 million -- $69,090,958.57, to be exact -- giving it until July 1 to reimburse the government for military, National Guard and federal agency efforts to cope with the oil spill. Considering all the costs and damages, likely to be in the billions of dollars before it's all is said and done, a $69 million invoice seemed fairly underwhelming, to say the least. BP has repeatedly said it will pay all "legitimate" claims and has said it is waiving the $75 million cap provided for by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Meanwhile, the Obama Administration has vowed to make BP pay the billions it will eventually take for environmental remediation and damages to those whose livelihoods have been disrupted. Obama told CNN's Larry King on Thursday that he is "furious at this entire situation… Somebody didn't think through the consequences of their actions."
BP and the challenge of low probability, high impact risks
BP is looking for ways to better manage "low-probability, high-impact" risks like the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the company's CEO says. But those kind of Black Swannish risks are, by their nature, remarkably difficult to manage. Sure, BP and other oil companies can cut fewer corners. And they can prevent the exact failures from the BP spill from recurring. But what about all the other low-probability, high-impact risks they face? It's tempting to rely on some combination of market forces and government regulation to push companies to better manage risks. But, as the Harvard economist Ken Rogoff wrote this week, "Economics teaches us that when there is huge uncertainty about catastrophic risks, it is dangerous to rely too much on the price mechanism to get incentives right." In other words: If both the magnitude of the risk and the magnitude of its impact are essentially unknown how can the market appropriately price those risks? For that matter, Rogoff says, it's not clear how "to adapt regulation over time to complex systems with constantly evolving risks." As a result, he argues, "we may be doomed to a world of regulation that perpetually overshoots or undershoots its goals." Regulation of offshore drilling will certainly get a lot tighter because of the spill. The industry will face more scrutiny from government watchdogs, and higher legal liability for oil spills. But the problem of low-probability, high-impact risks goes far beyond oil. And, as the NYT's David Leonhardt writes, "it would be foolish to think that the only risks we are still underestimating are the ones that have suddenly become salient." He cites as possible examples the risk that investors will grow wary of lending money to the U.S. government, or the risk that climate change will be more drastic than expected, leading to flooded cities. Why stop there? You could add to the list a nuclear blast, a deadly new virus or just about any other radically destabilizing but fundamentally unquantifiable risk. Source: Jacob Goldstein
BP bonds fall sharply as credit rating is cut
The price of BP bonds has fallen sharply, a sign markets consider it is more likely to default on its debt. The downturn began on Tuesday, after BP's "top kill" plan failed to block a massive leak in the Gulf of Mexico by pumping mud into the well. But BP's bonds continued to fall even as its shares recovered on Wednesday. Meanwhile, rating agencies Moody's and Fitch both cut the firm's credit rating on Thursday, and threaten further downgrades.
The Gaza blockade and international law
Israel's raid on a fleet of activists bound for the Gaza Strip has led to wild accusations of illegality. But the international law applicable to the blockade eludes the grasp of those in search of easy answers. The most serious charge is that by seizing control of the flotilla, Israel violated the freedom of ships to travel on the high seas. The basic law here is that states have jurisdiction over a 12-mile territorial sea and can take enforcement actions in an additional 12-mile contiguous zone, according to the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention (which Israel has not ratified, but which is generally regarded as reflecting customary international law). Outside that area, foreign ships can sail unmolested. But there are exceptions. Longstanding customary international law permits states to enforce publicly announced blockades on the high seas. The Gaza blockade was known to all, and certainly to those who launched the ships for the very purpose of breaking it. The real question is whether the Israeli blockade is lawful. Blockades certainly are during times of war or armed conflict. The U.S.-led coalition imposed a blockade on Iraq during the first Gulf War. The catch here is the meaning of "armed conflict." Traditionally, armed conflict can take place only between sovereign states. If Gaza were clearly a sovereign state, then Israel would be at war with Gaza and the blockade would be lawful. If, however, Gaza were just a part of Israel, Israel would have the right to control its borders— but not by intercepting foreign ships outside its 12-mile territorial sea or contiguous zone. Gaza is not a sovereign state (although it has its own government, controlled by Hamas) and is not a part of Israel or of any other state. Its status is ambiguous, and so too is the nature of the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas. Thus there is no clear answer to the question whether the blockade is lawful.
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Is your marketing content a one-sided conversation with prospective clients?
by Tom Trush
Recently, I received several projects that involved reviewing website content. Unfortunately, every site shared a similar problem.
In fact, this issue causes damage to probably 95% of the marketing materials I see. And it has nothing to do with graphics, layout, or even the type of product or service being promoted.
The problem is the way the content "speaks" to prospects.
Instead of using text written from a prospect's perspective, most professionals have content in their marketing materials that's focused exclusively on them.
A dead giveaway is excessive use of words such as "we" and "our," as well as numerous mentions of the firm name.
Search online and you'll see these words starting sentences on most corporate websites. Here's an example from a company's home page I found after Googling "business consulting":
Doug Williams and Associates is a small business consulting firm specializing in helping owners to grow their businesses and their bottom line. From Vancouver, Washington, DWA works with businesses in Portland, OR and nationwide. Our specialty is working with companies from startup to 100 employees and up to $100 million in sales.
We coach business owners and senior management staff, design business plans, develop marketing strategies and create marketing plans. By providing a full range of Internet services such as web design, hosting, search engine optimization and blog marketing. DWA is your internet marketing solution. We specialize in business consulting for both small business startups as well as mature companies.
Notice how nearly all the sentences start with "we," "our" or the company name.
Ever tried having a conversation with someone but found it impossible because that person only talked about himself? Like the company above, you make a similar impression with prospects when you don't incorporate them in your marketing message.
Luckily, there is an easy way to write content focused on your prospects.
Simply include the word "you" (or variations such as "your" and "you're") in your text as much as possible. Like magic, this three-letter powerhouse instantly directs attention away from you and puts it on your prospects.
Your marketing materials are merely a face-to-face conversation in written format. You wouldn't dare introduce your firm's services to someone using the example above, would you?
To quickly test the conversational tone of your marketing content, count the number of times you mention "we," "our" and your firm name. Then, go back and tally the times you use "you" or "your."
Although there isn't an ideal figure or percentage, your use of "you" and "your" should far outnumber your use of self-centered terms such as "we" and "our."
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U.S. seeks to define rules on cyberwar
U.S. commanders look to higher authorities for war-fighting guidelines, such as "rules of engagement" that define when and how forces engage their enemy. But, at this time, there isn’t much guidance. "We don't have precision in those rules of engagement." War in cyberspace would be like nothing that has come before it, and it would raise difficult legal issues. What does "territory" mean, for example? What is ethical?
Turkish government restricts more Google services for 'legal reasons'
Turkey’s Telecommunications Communication Presidency (TIB) has indefinitely restricted several Google services, including Google Docs and Google Translate, due to "legal reasons," according to local news reports. The TIB, which controls Internet accessibility in Turkey, released a statement Friday stating that it has blocked certain Google IP addresses. The formal announcement came after several Internet service providers and costumers reported slow service and inaccessibility to the website. The Google services that are currently being restricted include docs.google.com, translate.google.com, books.google.com, google-analytics.com and tools.google.com. Blocking these services will make it harder for Turkish users to access YouTube indirectly.
New 'Operation Condor' trial starts in Argentina
Five former intelligence and military officials in Argentina have gone on trial on charges of murdering 65 people. They are accused of kidnapping, torturing, and killing left-wing activists under the country's military rule between 1976 and 1983. Human rights groups hope the trial will shed light on Operation Condor, a joint effort among South American military rulers aimed at suppressing opposition. The five have denied the charges.
Blagojevich fraud trial begins
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has appeared in court on 24 charges that include attempting to sell President Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat. Blagojevich denies all the charges, which include racketeering, wire fraud, attempted extortion and bribery. He was arrested 18 months ago along with his brother and co-defendant, Robert Blagojevich. The trial begins with jury selection.
Italy high court rules adoptive couples cannot request children based on race, ethnicity
The Italian Court of Cassation, the country's highest appeals court, ruled Tuesday that couples seeking to adopt children of a certain ethnicity or race "are not suitable for international adoption." The judgment was prompted by the case of a Sicilian couple who declared that they only wanted to adopt a Caucasian child of European descent. The decision cites violations of the Italian Constitution regarding inalienable rights, equality, and international agreements. The court stated that parents who indicate a preference should not only have their particular application denied by the juvenile court under Article 30 of Law 184/1983 of the Italian Civil Code, but their capacity to apply for adoption in general should be called in to question.
EU plans new financial regulator for rating agencies
Plans for an EU-wide financial markets watchdog have been put forward by the European Commission. The proposed "European Security Markets Authority" would initially regulate credit rating agencies, but could be given broader powers at a later date. The agencies gave their highest "AAA" rating to billions of dollars of debts that went bad in the financial crisis. The internal market commissioner wants national regulators to transfer all their supervision powers over the rating agencies to the new authority.
Warren Buffett defends credit rating agencies
Warren Buffett has defended credit rating agencies for failing to spot the US mortgage bubble that sparked the financial crisis. Giving testimony in New York, Mr Buffett said the agencies "made the wrong call," but added that so did everyone else, including himself. He said the US had been in "mass delusion" for not recognizing that the housing market had overheated. The agencies gave high ratings to US mortgage-related debt that went bad.
Kerviel gets day in court, as does SocGen
Jérôme Kerviel, the former trader blamed by Société Générale for causing the biggest trading loss ever, heads to a Paris court next week in a case that will explore how much a company is responsible for the wrongdoing of its employees.
Judge and clerk shot dead in court in Belgium
A female magistrate and a court clerk have been shot dead in a courtroom in the Belgian capital. "Toward the end of the session, the lone gunman pulled a gun. Shots were fired, after which the killer fled." The man, reported to be Iranian, confessed to taking revenge after the magistrate ordered his eviction. This was the first time in Belgian judicial history that a magistrate has been killed in the middle of a court hearing. Belgian Justice Minister Stefaan De Clerck indicated Thursday's shooting emphasized the need for increased security in Belgian courthouses.
US warns against ICC adopting state aggression as crime
US Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues Stephen Rapp expressed concern Tuesday over the potential adoption of a state aggression law by the International Criminal Court (ICC), claiming that it could undermine the integrity of the ICC. The statement came during a speech at the first Review Conference of the Rome Statute. Addressing the review board, Rapp stated that the proposed aggression charge, which is defined as using force that manifestly breaches the UN charter, is overly broad and could result in politicized investigations into use of force. The issue has divided delegates and non-governmental organizations, and Rapp cautions that adopting the contentious crime could undermine the credibility of the court.
Tobacco firms sue NYC over warnings
US cigarette makers Philip Morris USA and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. have sued New York City, alleging its mandated antismoking advertisements violate their First Amendment rights and are preempted by federally mandated warnings. The cigarette makers and Lorillard Tobacco Co. filed suit in US District Court in Manhattan yesterday, claiming the city's graphic warning signs force them to carry messages they would not carry at the point of sale. The signs show cancerous lungs, a decayed tooth, and a brain damaged by stroke and bear the message "Quit Smoking Today.'' The companies, which were joined by state retail associations, seek a court order to stop the city from enforcing the law.
US states urge Supreme Court to limit military funeral protests
Forty-eight states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday filed an amicus curiae brief supporting the right to limit protests around military funerals in the case of Snyder v. Phelps. The US Supreme Court granted certiorari in the case to determine if the First Amendment right to freedom of speech can be limited in specific situations. The states filed the brief on behalf of the petitioner urging the court to allow states to limit freedom of speech around funerals and in specific types of Internet postings that attack the deceased and their family members. The states contend they "have a compelling interest in protecting the sanctity and privacy of funerals, both to honor deceased citizens and to support and comfort grieving families."
Women in north Italy to be paid not to have abortions
Pregnant women in northern Italy are to be offered 4,500 euros ($5,500) not to have abortions. The idea comes from the governor of the Lombardy region, Roberto Formigoni, who says no woman should end a pregnancy because of economic difficulty. The women would have to prove they are in financial hardship in order to qualify for the 18 monthly payments. The policy has been welcomed by anti-abortion campaigners, but critics have condemned the move as propaganda.
Ex-Vivendi boss Jean-Marie Messier appears in court
The former chief executive of French media giant Vivendi Universal has appeared in court on fraud charges. Jean-Marie Messier, who once referred to himself as a "master of the universe", is accused of massive corporate fraud. Prosecutors claim he misled the stock market, manipulated share prices, and misused company money during his time at the company. Edgar Bronfman, the current head of Warner Music Group, is also on trial.
Law Day on legal challenges in Iraq and Afghanistan
Every year, the American Bar Association sponsors an annual event drawing attention to American legal heritage and the role of law and justice in society. This year the theme for the American Bar Association Law Day 2010 is "Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges." Following the theme for Law Day 2010, the discussion will focus on the unstable political and judicial systems in Iraq and Afghanistan, two of the largest legal challenges facing the U.S. today.
AT&T apologizes over service rep's threat to customer
Giorgio Galante, a loyal AT&T subscriber, sent the CEO two suggestion emails messages over the course of two weeks. AT&T Executive Response Team called Galante, thanking him for his comments, but also issuing a stern warning not to send any more emails. If he did, they warned, AT&T lawyers would send him a cease and desist letter. AT&T has finally responded about this mishap. Apparently they say the particular customer service rep who handled the call was "not having the best of days today" and misread AT&T's policy. So AT&T isn't going to send Galante (or other customers) a cease and desist level for sending a couple questions. In fact, they are now apologizing profusely to him.
Note: A cease and desist letter is a legal tactic in which one party sends the other a letter formally warning them not to repeat certain actions like stalking. If they violate the terms, they can face criminal and civil penalties under U.S. law.
Students' organisation condemns Bar Council exam rule
At a meeting of district committee All India Democratic Students Organisation (AIDSO) held on Thursday, the speakers criticised the decision of Bar Council of India for holding a common entrance test for law graduates. Addressing the meeting the district secretary, Mohit Mishra said that there is no relevance of any test in the legal profession until the government ensures providing salary, allowance and pension benefits to those who clear the entrance test and become lawyers. If the government is interested in producing deserving lawyers than it should provide financial assistance to law institutes and colleges imparting legal education so that they can recruit adequate number of teachers and provide necessary library facilities. He added that the government should also ensure that persons whose sole motive is to earn profit from education be kept at bay. This is because these persons are least concerned about protecting and safeguarding the rule of law in the country and providing speedy justice to litigants.
Brazil, U.S. locked in trade disputes over cotton subsidies, meat
Trade disputes between Brazil and the United States have stalled talks on cotton subsidies and, on a different level, processed Brazilian meat exports to U.S. consumer markets. The Council on Hemisphere Affairs, which has headquarters in Washington and backs formulation of rational and constructive U.S. policies toward Latin America, questioned the administration's stance on cotton subsidies.
Swiss upper houses back tax deal with U.S. over UBS
A Swiss-U.S. deal to end a tax dispute that nearly crippled UBS and undermined Swiss bank secrecy inched closer to approval in the full Parliament as the upper house gave it its backing Thursday. The deal is yet to be approved by Parliament's lower house, which is to vote on it next week. The United States agreed last August to drop tax evasion charges against UBS after Bern promised it would disclose to U.S. tax officials bank the details of 4,450 of the bank's U.S. clients, in breach of Swiss bank secrecy laws. But a Swiss court ruling in January blocked the data transfer, forcing the government to bypass the court ruling with a legal patch that requires parliamentary approval and risks delaying the sharing of bank client information beyond a deadline agreed on for the end of August.
Nigeria Senate passes constitutional revisions of presidential succession law
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday voted 85-0 to pass revisions to the Nigerian Constitution that would clarify the exercise of executive authority in the absence of the president. The constitutional revisions would require the president to inform the National Assembly in writing of any absence from office within 21 days, during which time the vice president would become acting president until the president returns. Under the revisions, if the president does not inform the National Assembly of an absence within 21 days, the assembly can vote to allow the vice president to take over as acting president. The constitutional revisions would also change federal election law. It would remove a provision of the constitution that disallowed people who had been charged with fraud from standing for election, and would require candidates for federal office to have a degree beyond secondary education.
Time
The Global Game (World Cup 2010). Worshipped by the masses and played by superstars from all walks of life, the World Cup is a celebration of soccer as the great equalizer
Newsweek
Communication Gulf. The president, consumed with cleaning up after his predecessors, can't just strip emotion from the public parts of his job.
Business Week
Obama and BP at Risk Over Oil Spill. As the Gulf spill threatens to sink BP and damage a Presidency, it's time for Obama to rally the U.S. around tough, fair regulation—for the good of capitalism
The Economist
Israel's siege mentality. The government's macho attitude is actually making Israel weaker.
Le Nouvel Obsevateur
Spécial retraites.
Der Spiegel
Joachim Gauck - Der bessere Präsident
Israel defends aid ship raid
Al Jazeera, Doha, Qatar
Foreigners 'Rounded Up' in Yemen Anti-Qaeda Sweep
Asharq Al-Awsat, Pan-Arab daily, London, England
Saif Bin Zayed arrives in Jeddah
Gulf News, Independent daily, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Arab MK to Haaretz: We are victims of a witch hunt
Haaretz, Liberal daily, Tel Aviv, Israel
A Global Civil Society Campaign to De-Legitimise Israel?
IPS Middle East, International cooperative of journalists, Rome, Italy
Report: Iran sending ships to Gaza
JPost, Conservative, Jerusalem, Israel
All public schools may have common uniforms
Khaleej Times, English-language daily, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Oman Air upholds commitment to serve people of Pakistan
Middle East North African Network, Online financial portal, Amman, Jordan
Ahmadinejad to Visit China to Discuss Threat of New Sanctions
Nahamet, Online news portal, Beirut, Lebanon
Panel formed on Lebanon poll law
Saudi Gazette, English-language daily, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Vatican says world ignores Christians in Middle East
The Daily Star, Independent daily, Beirut, Lebanon
Israel boards Gaza aid ship as blockade criticized
Times of Oman, English-language daily, Muscat, Oman
Save the Children launches Youth Empowerment regional conference
Yemen Observer, Sana'a, Republic of Yemen
The OPEC Fund for International Development Scholarship
Yemen Times, (Independent weekly), Sana'a, Republic of Yemen
PM gives stark warning on deficit
BBC News, Centrist newscaster, London, England
Seven found guilty over Bhopal gas tragedy
BreakingNews.ie, Online news portal, Cork, Ireland
Brinkley believes in 'tough love' parenting
Daily Express, Conservative tabloid, London, England
Sword-wielding porn actor wanted over murder dies after falling from a cliff
Daily Mail, Conservative daily, London, England
Libya's Lap to buy 75 pct of Zamtel for USD 257 mln
DMeurope, Online news portal, Amsterdam, Netherlands
GAZA STRIP: Israeli patrol kills four Palestinians off Gaza coast
France 24, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
A pinch of spice: an exotic taste from distant lands
Hurriyet Daily News, (Liberal, English-language), Istanbul, Turkey
Flip-Flop Frenzy Alert: Make Your Own Havaianas
Look Magazine, London, England
Hundreds attend memorial for Cumbria shooting spree victims
News & Star, Independent daily, Carlisle, England
UN Atomic Watchdog Meets On Iran As New Sanctions Loom
Radio Free Europe, Prague, Czech Republic
Cameron To Warn Of Pain From Spending Cuts
Sky News, Independent newscaster, Middlesex, England
Author Henning Mankell on Gaza Convoy Raid: 'First It Was Piracy, and Then It Was Kidnapping'
Spiegel International, Liberal newsmagazine, Hamburg, Germany
David Cameron: cuts 'will change British life'
The Guardian, Liberal daily, London, England
Seven found guilty of Bhopal gas tragedy
The Independent, London, England
Fifa have no safety concerns
The Irish Times, Centrist daily, Dublin, Ireland
Putin Wants Russians to Move
The Moscow Times, Independent daily, Moscow, Russia
Trigger happy
The Sun, London, England
Bafta TV awards in pictures: red carpet and winners
The Telegraph, London, England
Bhopal managers face prison for role in Union Carbide gas disaster
The Telegraph, Conservative daily, London, England
Foxconn announces wage rise of nearly 70%
Times Online, Conservative daily, London, England
"Dompet Dhuafa"; to build artesian wells in Gaza
Antara News, News agency, Jakarta, Indonesia
1 step up, 1 step back: Spill may linger into fall
China Post, English-language daily, Taipei, Taiwan
10th Seoul International Financial Forum Kicks Off
Chosun Ilbo, Conservative daily, Seoul, South Korea
NAB judge consigns to record case against Nusrat Bhutto
Dawn, English-language daily, Karachi, Pakistan
Kazakhstan waste sulfur poses serious ecological problem
Gazeta.kz, Official online newspaper, Kazakhstan
Student drop could hit Aus economy: Report
Hindustan Times, New Delhi, India
Bhopal gas tragedy: Keshub Mahindra, 7 others convicted
India Express, News portal, Mumbai, India
Chennai sees 11 robberies in one day
India Times, Conservative daily, New Delhi, India
Japanese police release Tiananmen Square activist Wuer
Japan Times, Independent centrist, Tokyo, Japan
5 Independent MPs set up block in Dewan Rakyat
Malaysian Star, Online news portal, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Aussie surfer survives shark attack
New Zealand Herald, Conservative daily, Auckland, New Zealand
Commander surrenders
Pajhwok Afghan News, (Independent news agency), Kabul, Afghanistan
Thailand's major ruling Democrat still unified after cabinet reshuffle
People's Daily Online, English-language, Beijing, China
Robben upbeat to play at World Cup
Sify News, Chennai, India
Adriana Xenides dies
Sydney Morning Herald, Centrist daily, Sydney, Australia
Asia's iPad imitators hope to bite into Apple's lead in Computex
Taiwan News, English-language daily, Taipei, Taiwan
Mainland media enjoy increasing freedom in Taiwan
Taiwan Today, Government Information Office, Taipei, Taiwan
Alcohol use, smoking, coffee drinking, linked to migraines in teens
Thaindian News, Bangkok, Thailand
J&K fake encounter: Colonel removed, Major suspended
The Hindu, Left-leaning daily, Chennai, India
Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan
Canadian Broadcasting Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Senior Belize lawman on attempted murder charge
Caribbean360, Online news portal, St. Michael, Barbados
Hurricane shelter volunteers trained, ready
Cayman Net News, Online news portal, George Town, Cayman Islands
Dominican Navy vessels to visit Turks & Caicos this month
Dominican Today, Independent daily, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
BRAZIL: "Gol de Letra" Scores Goals off the Playing Field
IPS Latin America, International cooperative of journalists, Rome, Italy
Downtown raid turns up guns, ammo
Jamaica Gleaner, Independent daily, Kingston, Jamaica
OAS 40th General Assembly opens in Lima
Living in Peru, News portal, Lima, Peru
Canadian health care falls short of what we deserve
The Globe and Mail, Centrist daily, Toronto, Canada
André Marin keeps ombudsman job
Toronto Star, Toronto, Ontario
Kamla, end pension discrimination now
Trinidad Guardian, Independent daily, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
DR Congo police chief suspended
BBC News, Centrist newscaster, London, England
DR Congo suspends police chief over Floribert Chebeya death
CongoPlanet.com, Independent online news aggregator
Dumped refugee demands compensation
GhanaWeb, Online news portal, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Two nabbed for jihad plot
iafrica, Online news portal, Cape Town, South Africa
Fan dies on Africa road trip to World Cup
Independent Online, News portal, Cape Town, South Africa
Yemen deports 320 Ethiopians
Jimma Times, Online news portal, Jimma, Ethiopia
Sanef condemns jail sentence for Zambian editor
Mail & Guardian Online, Liberal, Johannesburg, South Africa
Dutch fan dies on trip to SWC
News24.com, Online news portal, Cape Town, South Africa
Chelsea 'curse' catches up with Mikel, others
Vanguard, Independent daily, Lagos, Nigeria
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