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Africa
Zimbabwe State Media: Political Talks Set to Begin ThursdayPresident Mugabe, opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai signed agreement Monday to start power-sharing negotiations
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 19:18
Nigeria oil giant 'paid rebels'
The head of Nigeria's national oil company says it paid $12m in protection money to rebels.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 19:07
Niger Delta militants threaten to blow up more oil pipelines
Abuja - The militant Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta Wednesday threatened to destroy a major crude
Source : monstersandcritics.com | 23-Jul-2008 19:06
Political Violence, Intimidation Continue in Zimbabwe
Opposition legislators say many MDC members dare not return home for fear of being arrested
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 19:03
Wheels are in motion for Zim talks
Zimbabwe's opposition MDC and President Robert Mugabe's ruling Zanu-PF will begin negotiations on a power-sharing deal.
Source : Iol | 23-Jul-2008 19:03
Sudan agrees Arab League plan to defuse Darfur-ICC crisis
Cairo - The Sudanese government has agreed to bring to justice all those who are accused of committing crimes
Source : monstersandcritics.com | 23-Jul-2008 18:51
Caribbean
BBC Caribbean News in BriefThe banana dispute threat hangs over WTO trade talks, and Cuba wants normalised relations with the US.
Source : BBC | 23-Jul-2008 13:39
Calabash festival highlights the best of Montserrat
By Cathy Buffonge BRADES, Montserrat: “Gi’ me me calabash, Gi’ me me calabash ….. when I hungry, le’ me full up me belly!” The catchy lines of this song were heard...
Source : Trinidad Times | 23-Jul-2008 13:21
American Airlines begins daily flights to St Kitts from Miami
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM): American Airlines has announced it will increase its service to daily flights into the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St Kitts from Miami International start...
Source : Trinidad Times | 23-Jul-2008 13:21
Central Bank urged to speed up new legislation for credit unions
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM): Appropriate legislation to filling the gaps in the regulation of credit unions and cooperative societies in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) countries should b...
Source : Trinidad Times | 23-Jul-2008 13:21
Ministry of Finance team makes presentation to Grenada Cabinet
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: A team from the Ministry of Finance, including the Permanent Secretary, Timothy Antoine and Deputy Accountant General Garvin Roberts, made a presentation to the Grenada Cabinet o...
Source : Trinidad Times | 23-Jul-2008 13:21
The Chavez effect: A life belt for the Caribbean
By Sir Ronald Sanders There is no question that the two oil-related initiatives launched by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez – Petro Caribe and ALBA - are life belts to many Caribbean countries,...
Source : Trinidad Times | 23-Jul-2008 13:21
Europe
Karadzic to defend himself in war crimes trial: ReportRadovan Karadzic, the Bosnian Serb genocide suspect who was captured earlier this week, will defend himself before the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 23-Jul-2008 19:28
US, Poland make progress in missile shield talks, details remain
Warsaw - Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski met with US Assistant Secretary of State Stephen Mull Wednesday in the
Source : monstersandcritics.com | 23-Jul-2008 18:58
Rare Uruguayan loo gets round-the-clock protection
Montevideo - An antique porcelain toilet valued at nearly 800,000 dollars has been put under police guard by the
Source : monstersandcritics.com | 23-Jul-2008 18:43
Czechs show how to avoid being dependent on Russia for energy
When the Prague government defied Moscow and signed an accord to accept a U.S. missile defense shield, it minimized the effect of a Russian oil cutoff with alternative energy sources.
Source : International Herald Tribune | 23-Jul-2008 18:31
EU freezes almost ?500 million in assistance to Bulgaria
The European Union has suspended almost ?500 million in assistance to Bulgaria because of alleged corruption and spending irregularities in the Balkan country.
Source : International Herald Tribune | 23-Jul-2008 18:31
Iran: Karadzic arrest "historic moment" for Bosnians, world Muslims
Tehran - Iran Wednesday said the arrest of Serbian war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic was an 'historic moment' for
Source : monstersandcritics.com | 23-Jul-2008 18:28
North America
First Guantanamo trial tests tribunals | Can prisoners from the US Guantánamo camp expect a fair trial before a military tribunal? Human rights organisations and lawyers doubt whether the trials against terrorism suspects are legal. |
Source : radionetherlands.nl | 21-Jul-2008 13:50
Insight into Guantanamo
 | Lawyers for Canadian-born terror suspect Omar Khadr have released portions of a video of his interrogation by Canadian agents at the US military prison at Guantanamo Bay. |
Source : radionetherlands.nl | 16-Jul-2008 14:18
Stateless in Guantanamo
 | One of the more potent symbols of the War on Terrorism is under debate. The US president has lost several high-profile cases regarding the detention centre at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and its future is in doubt. |
Source : radionetherlands.nl | 04-Jul-2008 13:41
Ingrid Betancourt freed - US hostages fly home
 | "To all of you Colombians, for all of you French who have been with us, that accompanied us in the world, that helped us to remain alive, that helped the world to know what was going on: thank you" Ingrid Betancourt. |
Source : radionetherlands.nl | 03-Jul-2008 07:43
Hassled more on leaving the USA
 | Authorities in the USA carry out extra security checks on select individuals. EU Member of Parliament Sophie in 't Veld has started a campaign to find out why she is always the subject of intense scrutiny. |
Source : radionetherlands.nl | 02-Jul-2008 12:49
Stop snitching
 | ?You have the right to remain silent?. It?s what the police always tell suspects they?re arresting on cop shows. But what if law-abiding citizens also refuse to cooperate with law enforcement? |
Source : radionetherlands.nl | 27-Jun-2008 09:47
South America
Hurricane Dolly bears down on Mexico and Texas coastWashington - Grinding closer to the Mexico-Texas coast in the Gulf of Mexico Hurricane Dolly Wednesday forced residents of
Source : monstersandcritics.com | 23-Jul-2008 19:02
Bull ring collapses in Colombia
At least 18 people have been injured after a bull ring collapsed in central Colombia. Two children were among those hurt when seating terraces gave way at the temporary ring in Planadas.
Source : venezuelastar.com | 23-Jul-2008 13:35
Brazil Boom Breeds New Generation of Millionaires
Is Brazil the Next Oil Giant? Thanks largely to a commodities and credit boom, Brazil is seeing a burst of economic growth that is lifting millions out of poverty in a country long known for its star...
Source : venezuelastar.com | 23-Jul-2008 13:34
SAP Named Preferred Employer in India, China, Mexico and Europe
Company Repeatedly Recognized as Preferred Employer in Global Markets WALLDORF, Germany, July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced it has received multiple recognitions as a...
Source : venezuelastar.com | 23-Jul-2008 13:22
US general warns against Russian bombers in Cuba
WASHINGTON, USA (Reuters): A top US Air Force officer warned on Tuesday that Russia would be crossing "a red line" if it were to use Cuba as a refueling base for nuclear-capable bombers. Gen...
Source : venezuelastar.com | 23-Jul-2008 13:20
American Queen Cancels La Crosse Shore Stop
Posted on: Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 03:00 CDT By La Crosse Tribune, Wis. Jul. 23--The American Queen's scheduled Thursday shore stop in La Crosse has been canceled because mechanical problems aboard ...
Source : venezuelastar.com | 23-Jul-2008 13:12
Middle East
U.S. Urges Iraq to Vote by Year's EndThe White House on Wednesday urged Iraq to hold provincial elections by the end of the year after Iraqi...
Source : naharnet.com | 23-Jul-2008 19:20
Israel's security a top priority: Barack Obama
With an eye to Jewish voters back home, US presidential hopeful Barack Obama affirmed his commitment to Israel's security during a regional tour on Wednesday.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 23-Jul-2008 19:11
Iran's "Hercules" withdraws from active sports (Roundup)
Tehran - Iran's two-time heavyweight weightlifting Olympic champion, Hossein Rezazadeh, has withdrawn from active sports, ISNA news agency
Source : monstersandcritics.com | 23-Jul-2008 19:06
Obama Says Jerusalem 'will be Capital of Israel'
U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama reaffirmed on Wednesday his position that Jerusalem will be...
Source : naharnet.com | 23-Jul-2008 19:05
Hezbollah spells out prison swap terms: UN
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has spelled out his terms for further prisoner swaps with Israel, according to a letter from UN chief Ban Ki-moon.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 23-Jul-2008 18:56
Obama: Jerusalem must not be "sliced up" (2nd Roundup)
Jerusalem - US presidential candidate Barack Obama said Wednesday Jerusalem should not be 'sliced up,' making a 30-hour visit
Source : monstersandcritics.com | 23-Jul-2008 18:51
Asia
Rice Holds First Face-to-Face Meeting with North Korean CounterpartChinese foreign minister describes meeting as 'quite significant' as ASEAN leaders prepare to discuss draft proposal to verify Pyongyang's nuclear activities
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 13:02
A rare Tibetan critic sues China's government
Woeser, a Tibetan writer and activist is seen during an interview in Beijing, China, Friday, June 27, 2008.
Source : topix.net | 23-Jul-2008 12:51
British military says one Taliban leader gives up, another is slain
A senior Taliban leader has surrendered to Pakistani authorities and another insurgent commander was killed by a British air strike in southern Afghanistan, British officials announced Tuesday.
Source : topix.net | 23-Jul-2008 08:10
Afghan situation 'perilous': Obama
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Tuesday described the situation in Afghanistan as "perilous and urgent" and said al Qaeda and the Taliban were planning more attacks on the United States.
Source : topix.net | 23-Jul-2008 03:41
WHO to Rebuild Health Facilities in Burma
Report assesses damage caused by Cyclone Nargis at $4 billion and estimates Burma will need $1 billion over next three years to help it recover
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 01:22
UN Humanitarian Chief in Burma to Assess Post-Cyclone Need
John Holmes Holmes says that significant progress has been made since his last visit in mid-May, but there are many relief needs that must still be addressed
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 01:07