Zimbabwe
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GWANDA, Zimbabwe (AP) — In Zimbabwe as well as most parts of southern Africa, mopane worms are a staple part of the diet in rural areas and are considered a delicacy in the cities. They can be eaten dry, as crunchy as potato chips, or cooked and drenched in sauce. I decided to document the harvesting, preparation, sale and consumption of the worms, and found the preparation somewhat stomach-turning. But the worms can be mighty tasty and they're very nutritious. Here's everything you always wanted to know about mopane worms but were afraid to ask.
Experimental leukemia drug fails in trial; the best low-carb diet is plant-based.
Embattled President Mugabe finally allows some power-sharing, but the struggle is hardly over.
Threats like piracy and terrorism emanate from places like Somalia, but U.S. attention has been spotty.
President Robert Mugabe tries all his tricks to crush a challenger.
Ruling regime uses violence and food as weapons to defeat opposition in June 27 vote.
Obama clinches the nomination. Israel's Olmert meets with Bush. Zimbabwe detains the opposition leader.
As oil prices hit a new high, the president asks for increased production.
Troubled economies may result in soaring markets.
