U.S., Iraq scale down negotiations over forces
Any long-term deal on extended presence will wait for next administration
The Washington Post
By Karen DeYoung
updated 12:58 a.m. ET, Sun...
UNITED NATIONS - Russia and China vetoed proposed sanctions on Zimbabwe's leaders Friday, rejecting U.S. efforts to step up punitive measures against the authoritarian regime after a widely...
France rejects Muslim woman over radical practice of Islam
· Expert says Moroccan lives 'almost as a recluse'
· Case reopens debate about freedom of religion
Angelique Chrisafis in Paris...
By Deon de Lange and Sapa
Zimbabwe now stands on the brink of civil war.
This is the dire warning contained in a fresh report on the political and security situation in Zimbabwe, where...
Umoja wa Ulaya wasisitiza kutomtambua Mugabe wa Zimbabwe
UMOJA wa Ulaya (EU) umesema hautambui serikali ya Rais Robert Mugabe nchini Zimbabwe, kutokana na mazingira yaliyotawala wakati wa...
I wish these guys come to an understanding. They should know by now that no one cares on what is happening to the Zimbabweans, it be UK, US or even SA. To me none of them is holier-than-thou and...
source ITN - 1 hour 55 minutes ago
Iran has said it would hit Tel Aviv, US shipping in the Gulf and US interests if it was attacked over its disputed nuclear activities.
An aide to Iran's...
Nigeria makes progress on stolen cash
By Sam Olukoya
BBC News, Lagos
The trail of money from Nigeria is complicated and involves many hands
"Britain to return £40m stolen funds to...
IMIRE SAFARI RANCH INVADED
Many of you will be familiar with Imire Safari Ranch from our reports about the orphaned baby rhino, Tatenda, the warthog, Hogwash, the hyena, Tsotsi and the...
US admiral urges caution on Iran
BBC News Online
Adm Mullen said the results of war in Iran would be unpredictable
America's top military officer has said opening up a third front in the...
Posted on Tuesday, July 01, 2008 10:44:20 PM by rabscuttle385
Robert Mugabe has kept his embattled regime in Zimbabwe afloat on a sea of paper money. Now, he'll have to try to do it without the...
The similarities between the present-day US security state and the apartheid regime are stunning.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2...atchlist_N.htm
From blog: http://tanzaniamonitor.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
The Zimbabwe Issue
Zimbabwe issue is indeed a sad one. The old man Robert Mugabe, the older he gets, the more...
Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa is being treated for a mild stroke in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Zambia's vice-president has said.
Mr Mwanawasa's condition was described as...
Nimekuwa nikifuatilia kwa kiasi habari za tetemeko lililotokea Sichuan China. Wakuu, Im a bit shocked nilichosoma baadhi ya sehemu. Nimeileta hapa tuone ukweli/uwezekano wake.
Kuna habari...
Zimbabwe election results delay
BBC News Online
Voter turnout was said to be very low
Final results from Zimbabwe's one-candidate presidential election have been delayed, election...
Mystery surrounds killing of Kenyans in Tanzania
Published on June 27, 2008, 12:00 am
By Antony Gitonga
Controversy surrounds the killing of three Kenyan traders in Mwanza, Tanzania...
We wont leave power, says General Otafiire
David Mafabi
Manafwa
Local Government Minister Kahinda Otafiire has said the NRM party will not hand over power even if it loses in democratic...