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Arsonists Single Out Africans in Brazil

Arson fires set in the dorm rooms of African students at the University of Brasilia have drawn attention to racial tensions at the university.

The fires, set late last month using towels soaked in gasoline, caused no injuries but damaged the doorways of three dormitory rooms housing 10 exchange students from Africa, forcing the students to...

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