Memorial Day 2013- Remember the African American troops of the 2 World Wars WORLD WAR I HONORING SOLDIERS FROM THE WORLD WAR I For the first time in our nation’s history, Soldiers were fighting in Europe and among them were African American troops. Although they were denied the full blessings of the freedom in which […]
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Barack Obama is the 5th President to see the S&P 500 double while in office
May 26, 2013
President Obama has only completed just 4 years and nearly 5 months in office and may have already accomplished more for Wall Street than any other President did in their completed 2 terms Barack Obama is the 5th President to see the S&P 500 double while in office Floyd Norris The New York Times In […]
Africa celebrates 50th anniversary- Organization of the African Unity and the African Union
May 26, 2013
Africa celebrates 50th anniversary- Organization of the African Unity and the African Union Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the OAU/AU- Opening and debate on the Pan Africanism and African Renaissance, May 25, 2013 Press release Nº29/21st AU Summit African Union Commission ADDIS ABABA– May 25, 2013 is an historic day in the life of […]
Brazil to cancel $900 million (R9 billion) worth of debt in 12 African countries
May 25, 2013
Brazil to cancel $900 million (R9 billion) worth of debt in 12 African countries BBC News Brazil has announced that it will cancel or restructure almost $900m (£600m) worth of debt with Africa. Oil- and gas-rich Congo-Brazzaville, Tanzania and Zambia are among the 12 African countries to benefit. The move is seen as an effort […]
“Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” Released 36 years ago on May 25, 1977
May 25, 2013
“Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” Released 36 years ago on May 25, 1977 ______ Video: Star Wars – Episode IV – Trailer (original 1977) ______ On May 25, 1977, Memorial Day weekend opens with an intergalactic bang as the first of George Lucas’ blockbuster Star Wars movies hits American theaters. The incredible success of Star […]
Brazil to sell the right to explore and develop its largest-ever oil discovery
May 24, 2013
Brazil to sell the right to explore and develop its largest-ever oil discovery By Jeb Blount Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil plans to sell the right to explore and develop its largest-ever oil discovery in October, auctioning an offshore petroleum prospect that is expected to produce about 12 billion barrels of oil over […]
Brazil: 71,000 seat World Cup stadium opens in Brasilia
May 23, 2013
Brazil stadium opens despite cost concerns The stadium is the 5th World Cup stadium delivered by Brazil, with 7 more to go By Gabriel Elizondo | Aljazeera BRASILIA, BRAZIL- It imposingly sits like a coliseum rising from heat waves radiating from the flatlands of this arid capital city. The massive, new Estadio Nacional de Brasilia was inaugurated here […]
America’s 2nd largest city: Eric Garcetti wins election to become mayor of Los Angeles
May 22, 2013
Eric Garcetti wins election to become mayor of Los Angeles Reuters LOS ANGELES- Los Angeles Councilman Eric Garcetti has been elected mayor of the United States’ second-largest city after defeating his rival by a margin of 8 points, according to preliminary results. Garcetti, who becomes the first Jewish mayor of Los Angeles, won 53.9 percent […]
Obama to visit three African nations
May 21, 2013
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to Africa The White House Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release May 20, 2013 President Obama and the First Lady look forward to traveling to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania from June 26 – July 3. The President will reinforce the importance that […]
China, India: World’s 2 largest nations to boost economic cooperation
May 20, 2013
China, India: World’s 2 largest nations to boost economic cooperation Xinhua NEW DELHI-China and India are both willing and able to foster new highlights in cooperation among Asian countries and make new engine of the world economy, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday. “The two countries have the will, wisdom and capability to jointly […]


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