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Hassan Osman Abdi, also known as Hassan Fantastic, head of Radio Shabelle, was shot and killed outside his home; the third director to be gunned down. The threats to Somalia journalists extend beyond Radio Shabelle’s uncensored editorial policies.
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U.S. Navy SEALs have rescued two aid workers held hostage by a Somali criminal group during an overnight raid in which a number of hostage-takers were killed.
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Gunmen, whom local officials say might be linked to a pirate gang, have kidnapped a w
Western foreigner in central Somalia's Galmudug region.
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Toronto -
The dramatic entry of multi-talented, young Somali-Canadian singer Amaal Nuux into the performing arts arena has generated a great deal of enthusiasm within the Canadian musical landscape.
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Sidney -
A recent FBI press release has released a significant development in the Sherry Arnold case, missing since Jan. 7, 2012. One adult male has been taken into custody and another adult male is being questioned in North Dakota, pending extradition to Montana.
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The U.S. and British navy have intercepted a Somali boat in the Indian Ocean. Marines boarded the Somali dhow and captured 13 pirates.
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Three parliamentarians were sent to hospital after verbal disputes concerning the election of a new speaker turned physical for members of Somalia’s parliament.
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Mogadishu -
One week after the death of two World Food Program staff members and an aid worker, two staff members of Doctors Without Borders were killed in the capital of Somali. The government labels the killings as isolated incidents.
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Toronto -
The Somali-Canadian cultural scene is rich with poetry, music and other artistic forms. Of late, stand-up comedy and especially the urban brand presented by multi-talented comedian and poet, Wiilwaal, has taken the Canadian comedy landscape by storm.
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An Islamist militant base, located in southern Somalia, was bombed by fighter jets. The bombing took place on Friday and the strikes targeted Al Shabaab forces.
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