Apr 8 2008
Al-Qaida in Islamic North Africa said Monday that it won’t be held responsible for the fate of two Austrian tourists it kidnapped two months ago, and lashed out at Austrian authorities for not complying with the group’s conditions for their...
Apr 8 2008
Witnesses said at least one person was killed by hotel security guards during a protest in the southern city of Les Cayes, where at least four people died last week in food riots and clashes with UN peacekeepers. Thousands of people marched past the...
Apr 8 2008
The Australian prime minister said today he was “once a republican, always a republican” ahead of meeting the Queen during an official visit to Britain. But Kevin Rudd said he had “other fish to fry” at home so he was in no rush...
Apr 8 2008
Four Afghan athletes battle to overcome a lack of facilities and funding as they train to represent their country at the Beijing Olympics
Apr 7 2008
The Cassini spacecraft detected warmth, water and organic chemicals, the basic ingredients for life on Saturn’s small moon, Enceladus, reinforcing scientists’ belief that our solar system has favorable conditions appropriate for living organisms to...
Apr 7 2008
Naomi Campbell was arrested at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 on Thursday for allegedly spitting at a police officer, Sky News reported.
Apr 7 2008
Elvis Costello is teaming up with Sir Elton John to host his own TV show. Spectacle: Elvis Costello With... will see Costello play host to musicians and other personalities and will feature performances and discussions.
Apr 7 2008
It is difficult to ignore the dramatic events in Zimbabwe. I am frequently asked by overseas colleagues and visitors: Why would South Africa escape the fate or even curse of Africa? “There are no guarantees for democracy, social stability or economic...
Apr 5 2008
In a landmark decision, a court in Buenos Aires sentenced a former military officer and the adoptive parents of one of the country’s many babies “stolen” during the dictatorship to prison for concealing the child’s identity and falsifying...
Apr 5 2008
NATO leaders agreed yesterday to endorse a US missile defense system based in Europe and to provide more troops for Afghanistan, but they refused to back President Bush’s proposal to bring Ukraine and Georgia closer to NATO membership. more...