http://www.mail.com/locations/19618-ethiopia.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/19618-ethiopia.html http://www.mail.com/news/world/2102718-african-union-celebrates-50th-year.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — African nations this week mark the 50th year since the founding of a continentwide organization that spearheaded efforts to liberate Africa from colonial masters. Now leaders want to map out the next 50 years of political and economic integration. Konjit Sinegiorgis was a young diplomat tasked with distributing documents to th... Wed, 22 May 2013 14:37:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2102718-african-union-celebrates-50th-year.html 2013-05-22T14:37:56Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2084488-ethiopian-govt-minister-businessmen-arrested.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — An Ethiopian court ruled Tuesday that prosecutors have two weeks to finalize corruption charges against two dozen people who have been arrested, including a senior Cabinet minister. The 24 people charged include the head of Ethiopia's revenue and customs authority, Melaku Fenta. They are accused of illegal trading and tax evas... Tue, 14 May 2013 14:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2084488-ethiopian-govt-minister-businessmen-arrested.html 2013-05-14T14:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2074294-group-10000-dissidents-detained-eritrea.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Eritrea's government has jailed about 10,000 dissidents without charge or trial over the years, a rights group said in report Thursday, describing the Horn of Africa nation as one of the world's most repressive states. The new report by Amnesty International said those held in detention include suspected critics of the governm... Thu, 09 May 2013 16:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2074294-group-10000-dissidents-detained-eritrea.html 2013-05-09T16:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2068206-ethiopian-air-wants-compensation-787-grounding.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The chief executive of Ethiopian Airlines said Tuesday that his company will seek compensation from Boeing for the grounding of its 787 Dreamliner planes. Tewolde Gebremariam told The Associated Press that his company will soon start discussions with Boeing over compensation. A Boeing spokesman, Daniel Mosely, said the company... Tue, 07 May 2013 14:47:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2068206-ethiopian-air-wants-compensation-787-grounding.html 2013-05-07T14:47:33Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2048424-ethiopia-flies-dreamliner-grounding.html KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A Boeing 787 operated by Ethiopian Airlines flew from Ethiopia to Kenya's capital Saturday, the first commercial flight since air safety authorities grounded the Dreamliners after incidents with smoldering batteries on two different planes in January. The Boeing 787 passenger jet arrived in Nairobi on Saturday afternoon after a two-... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:42:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2048424-ethiopia-flies-dreamliner-grounding.html 2013-04-27T16:42:27Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2027884-ethiopian-airlines-readies-grounded-787-flight.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The chief executive of Ethiopian Airlines says it is seeking approval from America's Federal Aviation Administration and from Boeing to put its grounded Boeing 787s back into service. Ethiopian Airlines chief executive officer Tewolde Gebremariam told The Associated Press that the company expects FAA approval within a few days... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:48:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2027884-ethiopian-airlines-readies-grounded-787-flight.html 2013-04-18T11:48:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2020428-finish-bombs-shatter-boston-marathon.html BOSTON (AP) — Two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon finish line Monday about three hours after Lelisa Desisa and Rita Jeptoo crossed it to win the race. At least three people were killed and scores more injured, some seriously. Race volunteers and public officials rushed to the aid of wounded spectators, and the medical tent set up to care for fatigue... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:58:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2020428-finish-bombs-shatter-boston-marathon.html 2013-04-16T00:58:39Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1998606-egypts-president-sudan-to-improve-ties.html KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Egypt's president began a two-day visit to Sudan on Thursday aimed at boosting cooperation after deteriorating relations between the two nations under ousted leader Hosni Mubarak. It was Mohammed Morsi's first trip to Egypt's southern neighbor since he took office nine months ago and the longest by an Egyptian president in decades. ... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:59:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1998606-egypts-president-sudan-to-improve-ties.html 2013-04-04T20:59:50Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1951392-researchers-find-german-made-spyware-globe.html LONDON (AP) — The discovery of a group of servers linked to an elusive espionage campaign is providing new details about a high-tech piece of spy software that some fear may be targeting dissidents living under oppressive regimes. A Canadian research center said Wednesday that it had identified 25 different countries that host servers linked to FinFisher,... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:03:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1951392-researchers-find-german-made-spyware-globe.html 2013-03-13T21:03:03Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1948338-african-union-south-sudan-to-restart-pumping-oil.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — South Sudan will restart pumping oil in two weeks and will export it as soon as it's technically possible, the African Union said Tuesday, in a deal to restart an oil industry that has been hamstrung by lingering tensions between the two Sudans. The agreement was signed by South Sudan and Sudan on Tuesday, according to the Afr... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:52:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1948338-african-union-south-sudan-to-restart-pumping-oil.html 2013-03-12T15:52:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1924154-ethiopian-runner-wins-jerusalem-marathon.html JERUSALEM (AP) — Abraham Kabeto Ketla of Ethiopia has won the third Jerusalem marathon, setting a record for the race. About 20,000 runners took part despite protests by Palestinians. Ketla finished in 2 hours, 16 minutes and 29 seconds Friday, beating the record by three minutes. Luka Kipkemoi Chelimo of Kenya was second at 2:19:02. Vincent Kiplagat Kipt... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:23:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1924154-ethiopian-runner-wins-jerusalem-marathon.html 2013-03-01T12:23:01Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1922102-ethiopia-elects-leader-orthodox-church.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia's orthodox church has elected a new leader of the influential body in the predominantly Christian nation. Abune Matias, 71, was Thursday named the 6th Patriarch of the church officially known as the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. Abune Matias, currently serving as Archbishop of the church in Jerusalem, accepted t... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:48:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1922102-ethiopia-elects-leader-orthodox-church.html 2013-02-28T18:48:38Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1916246-ethiopian-leader-very-6-months-death.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia's long-ruling leader died half a year ago, but it seems Meles Zenawi still holds on to power. In the capital, his face looks down from hundreds of posters plastered on walls, and government representatives vow to implement the late Meles' vision without alteration. Meles, who held tight control of the country since 19... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:31:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1916246-ethiopian-leader-very-6-months-death.html 2013-02-26T16:31:22Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1911654-congo-neighbors-agree-to-support-armed-groups.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Eleven African countries signed a United Nations-drafted peace deal on Sunday to stabilize the troubled Central African country of Congo, where rebels allegedly backed by neighboring countries last year threatened to oust the government. Opening the agreement-signing meeting at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, U.... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:33:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1911654-congo-neighbors-agree-to-support-armed-groups.html 2013-02-24T13:33:06Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1899838-israeli-ethiopian-birth-control-ignites-debate.html JERUSALEM (AP) — Accusations that Israel deliberately tried to curb birth rates among Ethiopian immigrants have reopened a debate over discrimination against the group — highlighting the state's uneasy relationship with a community that has yet to fully settle into the Israeli mainstream. Women's activists and a series of media reports contend that Ethiop... Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:53:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1899838-israeli-ethiopian-birth-control-ignites-debate.html 2013-02-18T22:53:29Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1899134-ethiopian-rebels-warn-canadian-firm-exploring-oil.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopian rebels on Monday warned a Canadian oil company against oil exploration in the country's east and said the area is unsafe because of fighting. Africa Oil Corporation should halt all operations until the rebels make peace with the government, the Ogaden National Liberation Front, or ONLF said. The group is blamed for t... Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:29:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1899134-ethiopian-rebels-warn-canadian-firm-exploring-oil.html 2013-02-18T15:29:56Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1854750-us-eyes-drone-base-africa-with-al-qaida-mind.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Plans to base unarmed American surveillance drones in the African nation of Niger highlight the Obama administration's growing concern about extremist influences in the volatile region. They also raise tough questions about how to contain al-Qaida and other militant groups without committing U.S. ground forces in yet another war. In the ... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1854750-us-eyes-drone-base-africa-with-al-qaida-mind.html 2013-01-29T21:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1853280-donors-pledge-455-to-mali-military-push.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — African and Western nations on Tuesday pledged more than $450 million to fund an African-led military force to fight Islamist extremists in Mali. Britain, meanwhile, announced that it has offered to send up to 200 military officers to help train a West African force in Mali, including up to 40 people that could be sent to Mali... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1853280-donors-pledge-455-to-mali-military-push.html 2013-01-29T14:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1851256-us-official-mali-intervention-could-take-years.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The French-led military intervention in Mali could take years, a U.S. official warned on Monday. A State Department official for Africa said the U.S. would like to see an African-led, -owned and -directed operation like the one that successfully pushed militants out of Somalia's capital after several years of warfare. But Don ... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1851256-us-official-mali-intervention-could-take-years.html 2013-01-28T16:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1850798-congo-deal-delayed-african-union-meeting.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — A large-scale peace agreement to end fighting in Congo that would see more peacekeeping forces enter the region was delayed Monday over what the United Nations chief called "procedural issues." A signing ceremony scheduled for Monday at the African Union summit in Ethiopia was canceled. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said,... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1850798-congo-deal-delayed-african-union-meeting.html 2013-01-28T15:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1848958-african-leaders-meet-ethiopia-amid-mali-crisis.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — African leaders met in the Ethiopian capital Sunday for talks dominated by the conflict in Mali as well as lingering territorial issues between the two Sudans. The African Union says it will deploy a force in Mali, where French troops are helping the Malian army to push back Islamist extremists whose rebellion threatens to div... Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1848958-african-leaders-meet-ethiopia-amid-mali-crisis.html 2013-01-27T15:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1847876-senior-eritrean-diplomat-denies-coup-reports.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — A senior Eritrean diplomat denied on Saturday there was an attempted coup early this week in the Horn of Africa nation and said reports to the contrary are a deliberate disinformation campaign. Girma Asmerom, Eritrea's ambassador to the African Union, said in a statement that coup reports were "wishful thinking" by people he d... Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1847876-senior-eritrean-diplomat-denies-coup-reports.html 2013-01-26T16:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1831576-france-africans-to-take-lead-mali.html BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — France's foreign minister said Saturday that "our African friends need to take the lead" in a military intervention to oust extremists from power in northern Mali, though he acknowledged it could be weeks before neighbors are able to do so. Laurent Fabius spoke at a closely-watched summit in Ivory Coast focusing on ways that African fo... Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1831576-france-africans-to-take-lead-mali.html 2013-01-19T15:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1827068-ethiopian-air-grounds-boeing-787s-precaution.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopian Airlines on Thursday grounded its four Boeing 787 Dreamliners following a decision by the Federal Aviation Administration to take the planes out of service in the United States because of a risk of fire from its lithium batteries. The Ethiopian airline said its 787s have not encountered any of the problems experience... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1827068-ethiopian-air-grounds-boeing-787s-precaution.html 2013-01-17T13:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1821674-ethiopia-jails-10-terrorists-plotting-attacks.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ten men were sentenced Tuesday to jail terms of between three to 20 years for plotting terror attacks with Islamist extremist rebels from neighboring Somalia. Among those sentenced is a Kenyan national, Hassan Jarso, who pleaded guilty when first charged in May. He was sentenced with nine Ethiopians. Federal court Judge Bahiru... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1821674-ethiopia-jails-10-terrorists-plotting-attacks.html 2013-01-15T13:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1810872-ethiopia-to-chile-day-1-7-year-walk.html NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — On the eve of an unimaginably long walk — one that starts in Africa, winds through the Middle East, across Asia, hops over to Alaska, goes down the western United States, then Central and South America and ends in Chile — one question nagged journalist Paul Salopek: Should he take his house keys? Salopek on Thursday departed a small ... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1810872-ethiopia-to-chile-day-1-7-year-walk.html 2013-01-10T12:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1797682-ethiopian-police-qaida-terror-cell-arrested.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia's spy agency says that security forces have arrested 15 people alleged to be members of a terror cell linked with al-Qaida. The spy agency says military training manuals, videos and weapons were seized from the suspects. The agency announced the arrests late Wednesday. Authorities said the suspects were trained by al-... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1797682-ethiopian-police-qaida-terror-cell-arrested.html 2013-01-03T14:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1797168-presidents-sudan-south-sudan-to-meet-friday.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the presidents of Sudan and South Sudan, two countries which were at the brink of all-out war last year, are to meet Friday in Ethiopia's capital. Spokesman Dina Mufti said Thursday that Ethiopia is optimistic the meeting will advance stalled peace deals. Sudan President Omar al-Bash... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1797168-presidents-sudan-south-sudan-to-meet-friday.html 2013-01-03T09:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1794256-ethiopian-court-finds-10-guilty-terror-charges.html ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ten men were found guilty Tuesday by an Ethiopian court of plotting terror attacks with Islamist extremist rebels from neighboring Somalia. Judge Bahiru Darecha said the group was making plans and getting supplies to attack political and economic targets in Ethiopia. Eleven men were originally charged with the terror-related c... Tue, 01 Jan 2013 12:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1794256-ethiopian-court-finds-10-guilty-terror-charges.html 2013-01-01T12:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1785146-tablet-teacher-poor-ethiopian-kids-learn-abcs.html WENCHI, Ethiopia (AP) — The kids in this volcano-rim village wear filthy, ragged clothes. They sleep beside cows and sheep in huts made of sticks and mud. They don't go to school. Yet they all can chant the English alphabet, and some can spell words. The key to their success: 20 tablet computers dropped off in their Ethiopian village in February by a grou... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1785146-tablet-teacher-poor-ethiopian-kids-learn-abcs.html 2012-12-24T09:11:00Z