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Bashir response to ICC may bring peace mision "crashing down"
"I think they might even kill me to create a by-election" - Costin Muguti, MDC MP
Fall in Irish development assistance; 0.7% target 'on course' says DFA
Doing development in a downturn
Credibility of African Union is at stake - Ban Ki-Moon

Food crisis in focus:

• Price Surge Driving Some Countries Close to Tipping Point - IMF
• World Bank blames biofuels; others disagree
• EU panel cuts biofuel target; Ireland delays policy statement

COMMENT: Did the IFA catch campaigners napping?
COMMENT: Informing the public is no easier than it sounds
ANALYSIS: "Elections are not won with pledges of aid to Africa"
RESEARCH: “heavy reliance” on press releases found. Discussion.

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