Netherlands Divided Over Angolan Teen Asylum Seeker Mauro Manuel

The Netherlands is in the midst of a huge political struggle over the fate of one asylum seeker. A boy who arrived on his own from Angola eight years ago is facing deportation, now he’s turned 18.

Exporting North Dakota

The state has the lowest unemployment rate in the country; 3.5 percent and is enjoying an oil boom.

African Queen

Name the African capital where Queen Nzinga once took on powerful Portuguese invaders.

Swinging “Angola Soundtrack”

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Anchor Marco Werman introduces us to a collection of swinging music from Angola, circa 1965-1978, entitled “Angola Soundtrack.” Download MP3

Angola Soundtrack – The Unique Sound Of Luanda (1968-1976)

The most expensive cities

We tally up the expenses of corporate ex-pats in today’s Geo Quiz. We tend to think of cities in the developing world as cheap, at least when compared to New York or Paris or London. But think again…

Tensions follow soccer rivals

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Correspondent Aya Batrawy reports from Cairo on the bitter rivalry between soccer clubs Egypt and Algeria. Their last match caused riots in both countries. Now they’re set to meet tomorrow in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola.