Rafting to Madagascar (Washington Post)

Madagascar, the large island off the east coast of Africa, is home to dozens of species of lemurs and other small mammals found nowhere else in the world. The question that has long puzzled scientists is: How did they get there?

Madagascar’s Economy Reels as EU Mulls Sanctions (Update2) (Bloomberg)

Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Madagascar’s economy, already reeling from the effects of a yearlong political crisis, faces a new threat this week when European Union officials meet to discuss possible sanctions against the Indian Ocean island nation.

Madagascar's opposition groups back power-share deal (AFP via Yahoo! News)

The three political groupings opposed to Madagascar's strongman Andry Rajoelina all said Friday they favour going ahead with the African Union's proposals to implement an August power-sharing deal.

Asher's a dark horse (Herald Sun)

IF ACTOR Asher Keddie could wake each day and live exactly as she desired, her choice would be a "no-brainer". So why is she working so hard on Madagascar ?

Africa malaria drugs 'low-grade' (BBC News)

Many Africans with malaria are getting low-grade drugs, according to a WHO-backed study of Uganda, Senegal and Madagascar.

Africa malaria drugs 'low-grade' (BBC News)

Many Africans with malaria are getting low-grade drugs, according to a study of Uganda, Senegal and Madagascar.

Tuesday's DVD releases (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

"Army Wives" (Season 3), "Bad Girls of Film Noir" (Vols. 1 & 2), "Couples Retreat," "Dangerous Man," "Dante's Inferno," "Emma" (BBC), "JAG" (final season), "The Penguins of Madagascar -- Operation: DVD Premiere," "A Serious Man," "The Stepfather," "The Time Traveler's Wife."

Stringent levels (AllAfrica.com)

The move is expected to place developing nations with governance challenges in the spotlight as the EU's conditions for development assistance rise to the stringent levels only common with the US. It comes six weeks after US President Barrack Obama struck three African nations -- Guinea, Madagascar, and Niger -- out of the list of countries that enjoy free access to the US market under the ...

New releases in stores for week of Feb. 9 (St. Lucie News Tribune)

DVD RELEASESIn Stores today: “A Serious Man,” “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” “Bronson,” “Couples Retreat,” “Dare,” “Freestyle,” “Heist,” “The Stepfather,” “Shoot First and Pray You Live,” “Stargate Universe,” “The Penguins of Madagascar,” “Little Einsteins: Animal Expedition,” “Jump: A Frogumentary,” “Halo Legends,” “Gary Unmarried: First Season,” “Fraggle Rock: Wembley’s Egg Surprise,” “Dante’s ...

Australian drought may have global link (USA Today)

Australia's long-standing drought probably arises from global warming and represents a once-in-5,400-year event, Antarctic ice core data suggest.