2008 Woodie Awards
More than 800 dead as tribal tensions escalate in Kenya
Sporadic violence and protests broke out in Kenya upon the re-election of President Mwai Kibaki, who defeated Raila Odinga in a rigged election. According to the Daily Nation, a newspaper based in Nairobi, over 800 Kenyans have already lost their lives, while about 255,000 people have been displaced from their homes.
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Police fatally shoot Raleigh man accused of theft after high-speed chase
After a high-speed chase down I-40, a man accused of stealing two diamond rings from Helzberg Diamonds was fatally shot by Greensboro police. The rings have yet to be found, however, leaving the SBI to investigate the case. …
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Demonstrations lead to power struggle in Myanmar
Myanmar has had several protests since the military raised fuel prices. Many monks and civilians are being arrested.…
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Chavez calls for anti-US pact
Hugo Chavez, president of Venezuela, has called upon his allies to form a military alliance against the United States.…
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President Bush delivers final State of the Union address |
