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World Briefs Feb. 10, 2010

Africa

ABUJA, Nigeria—Ailing Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua was forced by the National Assembly to cede his power to Vice President Goodluck Jonathan until he is fit to assume office again. Yar’Adua, 59, was hospitalized in Saudi Arabia with a serious heart condition on Nov. 23, according to AFP. The move made by the Nigerian government has caused political tension with opposition parties. “What has happened today has taken Nigeria closer to the abyss, instead of bringing it back from the brink. All hell has broken loose,” said Action Congress, the main opposition party, in a statement. Bayo Okunade, a University of Ibadan political scientist told the AFP that “[The General Assembly’s] decision is a pre-emptive action to prevent a military takeover.”

Asia

MARJAH, Afghanistan – U.S. forces plan to attack the last Taliban stronghold in Marjah and have announced it to the entire world. It is expected to be NATO’s biggest operation since the War on Terror started in 2001. “I think there’s a certain strength in the Pashtunwali culture just from laying it out there in saying, ‘Hey, we are coming. Deal with it,’” said Brigadier General Larry Nicholson.The city of Marjah is said to have about 100,000 people living in the area, as well as the richest farmlands in all of Afghanistan. These farmlands have been known for the large amount of poppy fields, keeping the drug trade large and prominent. The fight for Marjah is not going to be an easy one and the Taliban is expected to have booby trapped the area with multiple improvised explosive devices.

Central America

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – The country’s first female president, Laura Chinchilla, was elected Sunday, making history for Costa Rica. “I want to thank the pioneering women who years ago opened the doors of politics in Costa Rica,”said Chinchilla in San Jose. Chinchilla lead the polls with 46.8 percent. The election day was festive and children were allowed to take part in the celebrations by voting in a mock presidential election. “My government will be open to all Costa Ricans of good faith,” said Chinchilla.

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World Briefs Feb. 10, 2010