Netanyahu stands unchallenged in Israel’s political landscape By Aluf Benn Haaretz Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement of early elections appears geared toward ensuring he remains in power. His rivals are weak and insignificant, and have not presented an alternative to his policies. When one listens to Shaul Mofaz, Tzipi Livni or Yair Lapid, Netanyahu stands […]
October 9, 2012
Uganda’s 50th Independence Day Celebration
Uganda’s 50th Independence Day Celebration Uganda marks its Independence Golden Jubilee. Independence from the United Kingdom October 9, 1962 Zimbabwe President leaves for Uganda’s independence celebrations Xinhua HARARE– Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe left Harare on Monday for Uganda to attend the 50th independence anniversary of the East African country, which was a former British colony […]
October 8, 2012
Hugo Chavez wins Venezuelan presidential election
Hugo Chavez wins Venezuelan presidential election The National Electoral Council announced late Sunday, October 7, 2012 announced that Hugo Chavez has won the presidential election with 54.42 percent of the vote. __________________________________________ Video: Hugo Chavez Re-Elected President to of Venezuela _________________________________________ Video: Hugo Chavez wins re-election __________________________________________ Venezuela Population: 28,047,938 (July 2012 est.) Ethnic groups: […]
October 6, 2012
Mexico announces discovery of rich oil deposit
Mexico announces discovery of rich oil deposit IANS/EFE MEXICO CITY – Mexican President Felipe Calderon Friday said another significant crude discovery has been made at a well in deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, hailing the find as confirmation of a “huge oil system” in that region. In a ceremony at the Los Pinos […]
October 5, 2012
September 2012 unemployment rate decreased to 7.8%- White male and Black male unemployment now lower than when George Bush left office
September 2012 unemployment rate decreased to 7.8%. White male and Black male unemployment now lower than when George Bush left office in January 2009 The unemployment rate decreased to 7.8 percent in September, and total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 114,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in health […]
October 5, 2012
China to get more high-speed railways
China to get more high-speed railways The five-year transportation blueprint will see the country build more high-speed railways, including four east-west lines and four north-south lines by 2015. AFP – RELAXNEWS China is to build more high-speed railways, reported the Xinhua news agency Tuesday. The five-year transportation blueprint will see the country build more high-speed […]
October 3, 2012
Third Arab-South American summit held in Peru
Third Arab-South American summit held in Peru IANS LIMA- The third summit of the Arab and South American nations opened in Lima, Peru Monday. Peruvian President Ollanta Humala said both sides should explore economic cooperation. The two-day summit aims to promote business and tackle political issues. “South America is the world’s most dynamic and emerging […]
October 2, 2012
China’s development path viewed as lesson for Africa
China’s development path viewed as lesson for Africa Ronald Ssekandi, Yuan Qing Xinhua KAMPALA– Over the past 40 years, policies that have failed to promote progress in Africa by some donor countries and international organizations have prompted the continent to look for the other way for inspiration. African academicians and development experts are now turning […]
October 1, 2012
Nigeria becomes second African country, after South Africa, to join JP Morgan Government Bond Index
Nigeria becomes second African country, after South Africa, to join JP Morgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Reuters Nigeria joined a key JP Morgan local currency government bond index on Monday, becoming the second African country after South Africa to be included in a widely followed index thanks to its improving liquidity levels. The west African […]
October 1, 2012
India launches 101st space mission
India launches 101st space mission, and looks to Mars The mission will be carried out without international help, highlighting the growth and ambition of India’s home-grown space program, which plans to launch a mission to Mars. By Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar Christian Science Monitor India marked its 101st space mission today with the launch of […]
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