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djsiegel.com is an independent source of international news and feature coverage. A professional freelance journalist, D.J. has reported on issues across the U.S., Europe and Africa. Her work has appeared in such media outlets as:

Time Magazine, AFP, Fox News, SmartMoney, Romenesko, Market Watch, Editor & Publisher, Nasdaq.com and Digg.com, as well as metropolitan newspapers in Seattle, Chicago and St. Louis.

D.J. is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

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Coffee Company Combats Poverty

A Rwandan genocide survivor is bringing his country's most marketable crop to the forefront of the coffee industry. Hear how his business lets American consumers help those in need overseas.

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American Tycoon Appointed Rwandan Politico

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A Chicago-based millionaire stock trader will step in as CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, a position accountable only to national President Paul Kagame. Rwandans react to the unconventional choice.

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A Bite-Sized Media Future

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A devastating report accuses U.N. peacekeepers as well as aid workers of engaging in the sexual abuse of children in disaster areas and war zones.

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In Search of a Test-Tube Hamburger

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PETA is offering $1 million to the first person who can bring in vitro meat to the market. But scientists say, don't hold your breath.

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Piracy Sparks High-Tech Defenses

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As the frequency of piracy on the high seas grows, many ship owners aren't willing to wait for the navy to help them out.

Read more on Time.com...