Out of  Dire’s Dust

When the rush of Addis Abeba gets to be too much, try a journey to the east, says BRIAN BURRELL, SPECIAL TO FORTUNE. The refreshing sun that leaves the skin glistening compliments a laid-back atmosphere appealing for its fresh blend of many sights, sounds and smells. But it is not just the afternoons indoors that bring a sense of contentment, Dire is one of the few places outside of the capital substantial offerings into the night.

Running with Spirit of Solidarity, Determination

Success is never easy to predict, be it in life or in sport. However, as you wake up this morning, there is a strong possibility that Ethiopia’s 2007 IAAF World Athlete of the Year, Meseret Defar, will find herself 40,000 dollars richer from having won last night in Spain her third consecutive world indoor 3,000m title.