Rastafarians face hardship in Ethiopian 'promised land'

From nazret.com Sun Apr 29 2012, 23:50:32

Rastafarians face hardship in Ethiopian 'promised land' By Jenny Vaughan SHASHEMENE, Ethiopia -- A ceremonial fire burns as dreadlocked Rastafarians sway to drum beats, chanting "Haile I! Selassie I!" in praise of the former Ethiopian emperor whom t...

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