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Ethiopia clears Olympic champion Bekele, 34 others

USA TODAY - Jan 24, 2012
16, 2011 file photo, Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele wins the 10000 meters during the Memorial Van Damme Diamond League meeting at the King Baudouin stadium in Brussels. By Yves Logghe, AP In this Sept. 16, 2011 file photo, Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele wins ...

Ethiopia deny claims by rebel group that their troops shot foreign tourists

The Guardian

Washington Post - Jan 24, 2012
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — A high-ranking Ethiopian government official says a rebel group's claim that Ethiopian troops killed five European tourists during a gun battle is “pure fiction”. Ethiopia's foreign affairs spokesman Dina Mufti said Monday that ...

In areas once affected by famine, Ethiopia builds capacity to wipe out ...

UNICEF (press release)

UNICEF (press release) - Jan 24, 2012
By Indrias Getachew GETER MEDA, Ethiopia, 24 January 2012 – Seven-month-old Aynadis played with her mother, Seta Temesgen, as they waited to be screened at the Geter Meda Health Post. Several weeks ago, Aynadis was diagnosed with severe acute ...

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Ethiopia books

Ethiopia, 5th

by: Philip Briggs

While the world taps its feet, Ethiopia breakdances with its shoulders. This is an uplifting, inspirational country which confounds expectations. It’s no featureless desert but a land of majestic landscapes surrounding a vast, fertile plateau. The rock-hewn churches in its medieval capital, Lalibela, are regarded by many as the eighth wonder of the world. Its people are welcoming, proud and besotted by their own culture and history. Bradt’s Ethiopia is the most thorough guide available to this country rich in culture, history and dramatic scenery, and has been highly praised by both travel press and readers.
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Lonely Planet Ethiopia & Eritrea

by: Jean-Bernard Carillet, Stuart Butler, David Lukas, Dean Starnes
Explore Ethiopia and Eritrea with the people who know it best: Lonely Planet. Discover ancient churches and cities frozen in time, trek the dramatic landscape of the Simien and Bale Mountains, and go diving in the thriving reefs of the Dahlak Islands. Explore Asmara's astounding Italian Art Deco architecture and finish the day with the perfect macchiato.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
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Ethiopia - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

by: Sarah Howard
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.
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Lonely Planet Ethiopian Amharic Phrasebook

by: Tilahun Kebede, Catherine Snow
Voices woven through staccato rhythms lead you to a narrow alley. Laughter flows from beneath a door. It opens to a kaleidoscope of sound and color, led by an azmari singing a song of invitation. A waiter smiles as you glance in the book - you order a bira and some ocholoni. The day had started with a mountain-top view of the Blue Nile and now the vibrant city nightlife takes you in...

In This Guide:

New pronunciation guide and Amharic script.
Expanded dictionary with over 1000 words.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers - Ethiopia

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Ethiopia jails Swedes on terrorism charges

A court in Ethiopia has sentenced two Swedish journalists to 11 years in prison. Reporter Martin Schibea and photographer Johan Persson were captured in July after entering Ethiopia's disputed Ogaden province accompanied by rebel fighters. The two have been found guilty of helping a rebel group and of entering the country illegally. Al Jazeera's Peter Sharp reports.

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