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Africa
Violence Escalates in Eastern Chad Near Sudan BorderUN refugee agency says increase probably linked to attack on Sudanese capital Khartoum last weekend by rebels from Darfur
Source : voanews.com | 17-May-2008 07:12
Eskom agrees to phase prices
By Paul Simao South Africa's state power firm, under pressure from the ruling ANC party, agreed on Friday to phase in electricity price rises over five years instead of pushing for a sharp hike to address a ...
Source : Topix.net | 17-May-2008 03:14
Thousands Displaced after Fighting on Sudan's North-South Border
Disputed area seen as potential flashpoint for return to conflict
Source : voanews.com | 17-May-2008 01:13
Poll observers assaulted in Zim
Dozens of monitors from an independent Zimbabwe election observer network have been assaulted since March's polls.
Source : Iol | 17-May-2008 01:13
Kenya Human Rights Group Wants Officials Tried for Torture
Head of Kenya National Commission on Human Rights says independent investigations by his group have largely confirmed allegations that as many as 4,000 people were tortured during military operation in Mount Elgon
Source : voanews.com | 17-May-2008 00:58
Kabbah praises former rebel leader
Sierra Leone's former president, Ahmed Tejan Kabbah, has praised ex-rebel leader Issa Sesay for his "huge contribution" to ending a civil war.
Source : Iol | 17-May-2008 00:58
Caribbean
Losing racehorses killed in Puerto RicoCANOVANAS, Puerto Rico (AP) -- For thoroughbreds in this U.S. Caribbean territory, being fast enough to win, place or show is a matter of life and death - losers often don't even make it off the racet...
Source : Trinidad Times | 17-May-2008 04:59
US to ship more food to struggling Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - More emergency food aid is on its way to Haiti. The U.S. government says it will ship an additional US$20 (€13 million) million in emergency food aid to the Caribbean...
Source : Trinidad Times | 17-May-2008 04:21
In Puerto Rico, losing racehorses condemned to die
CANOVANAS, Puerto Rico (AP) _ For thoroughbred racehorses in Puerto Rico, success can be a matter of life and death. Many losers don't make it off the racetrack grounds alive. More than 400 horses,...
Source : Trinidad Times | 17-May-2008 04:18
Cuba blames US for Internet restrictions
5/16/2008, 9:33 p.m. EDT BRYAN, Texas (AP) — A minister from a Dallas-area Baptist megachurch was caught in an Internet sex sting and charged with online solicitation of a minor, police said Fri...
Source : Trinidad Times | 17-May-2008 04:09
Martinique man found guilty of burning woman
FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique (AP) -- A jury in Martinique has found a man guilty of murder after he set his ex-girlfriend on fire in front of town hall three years ago.
Source : Trinidad Times | 17-May-2008 02:17
MacGill claims four, Jamaica reaches 297
Stuart MacGill claimed four wickets as Australia finally dismissed Jamaica XI for 297 on the opening day of their tour match at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium on Friday.Former West Indies wicket-k...
Source : Trinidad Times | 17-May-2008 01:31
Europe
Russian cargo ship docks with ISS: ReportA Russian Progress M-64 cargo ship docked on Saturday with the International Space Station, the Interfax news agency reported.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 17-May-2008 07:08
France angered by Burmese delays
France's UN envoy accuses Burma of being on the verge of a crime against humanity by not accepting aid.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 17-May-2008 07:01
Report: Woman found dead in bed died in 1973
"My dear neighbors! Please keep on being curious and a bit tiresome, as you have been so far"
Governments have changed. War erupted and ended. Neighbors had children, and then grandchildren. via KATU
Source : Topix.net | 17-May-2008 04:39
EU - LATAM - SUMMIT : Participants vow to push free trade while fighting poverty
EU and Latin American leaders wrapped up their annual summit with a pledge to sign additional free trade agreement. In separate talks, French Premier François Fillon renewed calls for the liberation of FARC hostage Ingrid Betancourt.
Source : france24.com | 17-May-2008 04:07
EUROPE - CRIME: European police coordination leads to 10 arrests
Police in France, Germany and the Netherlands arrested a total of 10 people suspected of supporting an Islamic extremist network in Uzbekistan. A police source called the arrests a 'pre-emptive' measure.
Source : france24.com | 17-May-2008 03:04
At Least 10 Detained in EU Countries in Connection With Terror Probe
French authorities say they have arrested at least eight people in central Rhone region and in Mulhouse, near border with Germany
Source : voanews.com | 17-May-2008 01:17
North America
Clinton wins in West Virginia | Hillary Clinton has defeated Barack Obama in the Democratic primary in the state of West Virginia. But only five primaries remain, and Mr Obama appears too far ahead for Ms Clinton to bridge the gap. |
Source : radionetherlands.nl | 14-May-2008 13:13
The sound of roller derby
 | The phrase girl power suggests being tough, independent, aggressive, all the qualities you need to be a successful Roller Derby Girl. Ashleigh Elson tells us her story. |
Source : radionetherlands.nl | 09-May-2008 09:06
Obama's latest victory takes him one big step closer
 | Barack Obama seems to have come a step closer to winning the presidential nomination for the Democrats, with his having won the primary in North Carolina on Tuesday evening with a sizeable lead on Hillary Clinton. |
Source : radionetherlands.nl | 07-May-2008 13:56
Hillary Clinton wins in battleground state
 | Hillary Clinton, winning 55 percent of the votes in the Pennsylvania primaries, struck a blow against her fellow contender Barack Obama. But the fight is not over yet. Obama continues to lead, if you look at the figures. |
Source : radionetherlands.nl | 23-Apr-2008 10:01
Pope apologises for child abuse
 | Pope Benedict wants priests who are found guilty of paedophilia to be removed from office. That is a break with earlier policies of the Roman Catholic church, when offending priests were discreetly transferred. |
Source : radionetherlands.nl | 17-Apr-2008 13:47
Olympic torch rushed through San Francisco
 | The Olympic torch relay in San Francisco took place in a chaotic atmosphere, but without the violent scenes witnessed earlier in London and Paris - and largely out of public view, to the disappointment of many. |
Source : radionetherlands.nl | 10-Apr-2008 13:48
South America
Cuba wants to prepare citizens for modern life, governmentHavana - The Cuban government says it intends to prepare its citizens for life in a modern state, according to
Source : monstersandcritics.com | 17-May-2008 07:02
Barclays gets bullish over American shares
By Ambrose Evans-Pritchard Barclays Wealth has advised clients to jump back into stock markets across the world, believing the danger of a severe downturn has receded after the dramatic rescue moves b...
Source : venezuelastar.com | 17-May-2008 05:13
Coughlin sets American record in 100 free
Cate Campbell , 15, won in 53.30 to set a U.S. Open record."I'll take an American record ... I'm not upset by that at all," said Coughlin, a bronze medalist in the event at the 2004 Olympics in
Source : venezuelastar.com | 17-May-2008 05:09
19yo caught with cocaine in Argentinian footy gear
A 19-year-old man is expected to appear in court later today charged with trying to import cocaine into Australia concealed in sporting memorabilia. The Canley Vale man was arrested by Australian Fed...
Source : venezuelastar.com | 17-May-2008 04:52
Cate Campbell Blazes 100 Free, Beats American-Record Setting Natalie Coughlin
SANTA CLARA, California, May 16. THE second night of swimming at the Santa Clara International Invitational began with a bang as Natalie Coughlin clipped her American record in the women's 100 fre...
Source : venezuelastar.com | 17-May-2008 04:46
6 prisoners escape from Mexican jail
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VERACRUZ, Mexico -- A group of men posing as federal police agents helped six alleged drug-trafficking hit men escape from a Mexican prison Friday. Veracruz state prison direc...
Source : venezuelastar.com | 17-May-2008 04:44
Middle East
Palestinian-Americans mark 60 years displacedSupporters of a Palestinian state attend a rally marking 60 years of Palestinian displacement since Israel was founded, Friday, May 16, 2008 at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in New York.
Source : topix.net | 17-May-2008 06:53
Oil sets record near $128
Oil prices shot to new highs again Friday as traders, unimpressed by U.S. and Saudi efforts to boost supply, kept buying on the belief that prices had more room to rise.
Source : topix.net | 17-May-2008 02:30
Olmert to be questioned by police next week: Report
An Israeli channel said that police will next week question Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in connection to a corruption case.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 17-May-2008 01:19
Saudi Arabia Rejects US Appeal to Boost Oil Production
Second time in four months President Bush has come to Saudi Arabia asking King Abdullah to boost overall oil production to help drive down US gasoline prices
Source : voanews.com | 17-May-2008 01:07
Iraq offers cash for weapons in crackdown against Qaida
PM Nuri al-Maliki announced the 10-day amnesty for surrendering heavy and medium weaponry after he arrived in Mosul to launch the military crackdown codenamed "Mother of Two Springs".
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 17-May-2008 01:04
Lebanese premier will not see Bush in Egypt, sources say
Beirut/Doha - Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Seniora will not meet with US President George W Bush in Egypt on
Source : monstersandcritics.com | 17-May-2008 01:02
Asia
US Ships in Frustrating Wait Off Burma's Coast to Deliver AidCrews frustrated because Burmese government is preventing them from delivering large amounts of relief supplies on board which aid agencies say are desperately needed by millions of survivors of Cyclone Nargis
Source : voanews.com | 17-May-2008 07:14
US Agrees to Resume Food Aid to North Korea
Announcement comes after two sides agreed on new measures to insure that American-provided assistance reaches those in need
Source : voanews.com | 17-May-2008 01:22
Strong Aftershock Causes More Damage in Earthquake-Hit China
Officials say 5.9 aftershock in Lixian county Friday, triggered landslides that cut off roads and buried vehicles
Source : voanews.com | 16-May-2008 19:24
Burma Says 78,000 Dead, 56,000 Missing After Cyclone Nargis
Humanitarian officials warn widespread hunger, disease could push numbers even higher
Source : voanews.com | 16-May-2008 19:09
US, China Cooperate on Disease Prevention in Quake Zone
Health and Human Services Secretary says Chinese are especially interested in hearing how US fought infectious diseases following Hurricane Katrina
Source : voanews.com | 16-May-2008 18:54
Journalists Discuss the ?Politics of Humiliation?
In VOA News Now's , Judith Latham talks with Israeli, German, and Serbian journalists about the role of a psychological phenomenon called the ?politics of humiliation? in resolving some of today's most intractable conflicts
Source : voanews.com | 16-May-2008 18:39