Articles related to "Liberia"

Liberia settler's history of political unrest led to strained relations.

At first sight, the idea of creating a new African nation for freed American slaves might sound like a humanitarian act. However, the truth was very different.

It seems nothing moves fast in Africa, not even an investigation where kids lives are on hold. Liberia has been investigating international adoptions since January.

Thomas Morris Chester refused to accept the racism that existed in nineteenth century America. To further his career, he often travelled abroad, to Liberia and Europe.

Costa Rica now has two major international airports found conveniently in San jose and Liberia. Prices are dropping quickly as more and more airlines land at both.

Some 150 years ago, the greater part of Africa was unknown to Europeans. They called it the Dark Continent because so much of it was still unexplored and undiscovered.

Costa Rica is a great vacation spot for families or singles looking to maximize their fun with a diverse range of activities.

Africans, sold as slaves, developed their own language and traditions which is celebrated today.

A thousand years ago and more, the Empire of Ghana in west Africa was the center of a very rich trade.This, though,was only one example of the great days of royal Africa.

Burundi and Sierra Leone are plagued by poverty, violence and suffering. According the United Nations, which African nation is the world's deadliest country to live in?

This article outlines the airlines that fly in and around Central America from major international carriers to small regional jets with just a few seats.

Leonardo DiCaprio's movie Blood Diamond lets us experience the appalling horrors perpetrated by monstrous thugs who rule the lethal blood diamond trade.

South Africa is tops in terms of GDP but falls well behind Equatorial Guinea's GDP per capita.

Diamonds in the form of wedding or engagement rings or any other form of jewelery are treasured and cherished items. Make sure you only buy non-conflict diamonds.

The sale of arms constitutes a significant part of what is known today as Sino-African trade. How has this trade evolved since the Cold War?

As the "First Lady of the Struggle," African American political and social activist Mary McLeod Bethune focused on the struggle for gender and racial equality.

A roundup of 15 recommended new books on contemporary African politics and society.

A weekend summit in Beijing focused on broadening Sino-African relations, increasing Chinese aid to Africa and doubling trade by the end of the decade.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the first fraternity founded for and by African-American men, was founded on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

African Leaders assemble in Banjul, The Gambia, to discuss reforms on the African continent

A glimmer of hope is on the horizon for Kenyans as the long drought that had faced the country is about to come to an end as predicted by the Meteorological Department.

Civil unrest has prevented serious conservation efforts. Reintroduction of pygmy hippos into protected areas may benefit from species' adaptability to new environments.

A lucrative cocaine trade is flooding West Africa, which is fast becoming a key transit hub for hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cocaine smuggled to Europe.

African Butterfly Cichlids are popular in a freshwater aquarium because they do not uproot plants and can be placed in a tank with a wide variety of passive fish.

Founded by Ben Ammi in the 1960s, The African Hebrew Israelite movement is a rejection of American culture and materialism.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded at Howard University in 1908 and became America's first sorority founded by African-American women.

The Canadian diamond industry is brand new and rivaling that of Africa. If you want to buy a Canadian diamond, here's what you should know.

This article outlines the airlines, ferries, and leading bus companies for getting to and around the Central American nation of Honduras.

Solomon Vandy discovers a stone so rare that men will kill to possess it, but all Vandy cares about is finding his family and his kidnapped son.

The World Food Program committed $11.5 billion to the aid the food crisis, but still funding is stretched thin as 22 countries are vulnerable to the threat.

Although Jackie Robinson is honored as the first black major league player in the modern era, an Ohio athlete and civil rights advocate preceded him by 60 plus years.

International bribery is more rampant than most realize: India, China and Russia are the 3 most corrupt trade nations among 30 of the world's top exporting countries.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded by three young African-American men at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on January 9, 1914.

South Africa remains Africa's last hope of justifying independence over colonial rule. Across Africa, millions of citizens live without hope for a better future.

Women are especially vulnerable to crimes of violence and the effects of war. The loss of security and infrastructure increases the risks of rape and maternal death.

"We ask all the heads of state to hold a referendum so that they will see that all the people want a United States of Africa" -Moamer Gaddafi

With women joining national military and police in greater numbers, it is critical that Member States contribute even more female personnel to the United Nations.

Diamonds are among the most precious stones in the whole world. They are sought by many. The beauty of these gems, however, is hounded by a horrifying history.

Many of the women who were rising up against society were the ones born into privilege.

Kwame Nkrumah was the torch bearer of African unity after Ghana's independence in 1957. He pushed this concept to a very high level where it remains till this day.

In "Outcasts United: A Refugee Team, an American Town," Warren St. John, a New York Times reporter tells the poignant story of refugees joining a team to reach their goal

From Washington to Obama, the most powerful men in the United States aren't superheroes. They've had their quirks and though great, ultimately remained just that - men.

Before checking in for your next flight, check out the airline to make sure it's not on the blacklist of operators who should not be flying the skies