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Child sacrifice deal offered to undercover reporter

Allan was left for dead after a vicious attack

11 October 2011

A BBC investigation has discovered that many cases of child sacrifice in Uganda are not being followed up by the police and little is being done to protect potential victims.

According to a major report released by the charity Jubilee Campaign, around 900 Ugandan children have fallen victim to the practice.

The BBC’s Chris Rogers reports on how one man discussed child sacrifice with an undercover team

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15267787

Greek budget deficit grows despite cuts

Greece’s budget deficit has grown despite the government’s austerity measures.

Opium production is rising in Afghanistan

11 October 2011

According to a United Nations report, opium production in Afghanistan has risen by 61% this year compared with 2010.

One driver for this increase is rising opium prices in world markets.

Afghanistan produces 90% of the world’s opium, the main ingredient of heroin.

From Kabul, the BBC’s Bilal Sarwary reports.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-15265860

UN: Afghan opium production up by 61%

A UN report says Afghan poppy production is set to rise by nearly two-thirds in 2011. 

Cholera, hunger kills 83 more Somali kids

Cholera and severe malnutrition have killed 83 more children in Somalia. 

Amnesty urges Canada to arrest Bush II

Amnesty International has urged Canada to arrest and prosecute George W. Bush.

‘99% of US nation shun control by 1%’ 

US protests point to the refusal of «99%» of the Americans to be controlled by the top «1%,» an analyst says.

Syrians rally in support of Assad

Wed Oct 12, 2011 2:59PM GMT

A handout picture released by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad take part in a pro-government rally in Damascus on October 12, 2011.

More than one million Syrians have rallied in the capital, Damascus, in support of President Bashar al-Assad and his reform program.

Video: Tens of thousands stage pro-Assad rally in Syria 

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Leaping antelope brings down cyclist in South Africa

11 October 2011

Dramatic footage has emerged of a South African mountain biker Evan van der Spuy being knocked off his bike by a charging antelope.

The clip, which was filmed by Evan’s colleague, Travis Walker has already been viewed more than a million times on YouTube.

The incident happened during a race across South Africa’s Albert Falls Dam and Game Reserve. Both the rider and the antelope were unhurt.

Footage courtesy of Max Cluer Sports Marketing, South Africa