China issues white paper on economic, trade cooperation with Africa Xinhua BEIJING– The Chinese government on Thursday issued a white paper on China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation, underlining latest achievements of the mutually-beneficial cooperation between China and African countries. The white paper, released by the Information Office of China’s State Council, introduces facts of trade […]
August 28, 2013
BRICS nations close to consensus on $100 billion forex reserve fund
BRICS close to consensus on $100b forex reserve fund Global Times Major emerging countries, known as the BRICS group of nations, are close to reaching a consensus on creating a $100 billion foreign currency reserve fund to help ease short-term liquidity pressure and safeguard financial stability, a senior Chinese central bank official said Tuesday. Meanwhile, […]
August 27, 2013
Zimbabwe plans ‘Disneyland in Africa’ type theme park near Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe plans ‘Disneyland in Africa’ Tourism minister outlines scheme to build $300m entertainment complex, with banks and casinos, near Victoria Falls David Smith The Guardian UK The formula has worked in California, Florida and Paris. Now officials in Zimbabwe, eager to rebrand a country notorious for economic collapse and political violence, want to build […]
August 25, 2013
Remembering Yesteryear: 50th anniversary “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom”, August 28, 1963
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, August 28, 1963 50th anniversary of the March on Washington On August 28, 2013 citizens from across this country will converge upon our nation’s capital to commemorate and celebrate the historic March On Washington which occurred 50 years ago on August 28, 1963. The March is about 1.6 […]
August 23, 2013
President Barack Obama’s plan to tie student aid to college ratings
President Barack Obama’s plan to tie student aid to college ratings By Kelly Field The Chronicle of Higher Education President Obama continues his three-campus “college cost” bus tour on Friday, promoting his plans to make college more affordable through a mix of carrots and sticks. The heart of the proposals is a controversial plan to […]
August 23, 2013
Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe sworn-in as president for 7th term
Thousands attend inauguration of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe Robert Mugabe has been sworn in for a seventh term in office as Zimbabwe’s leader Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter The Herald (Harare) HARARE, Zimbabwe- President Mugabe took his Oath of Office August 22, 2013 before a colorful, jubilant capacity crowd comprising Zimbabweans from all walks of life, […]
August 22, 2013
Brazil hires 4,000 Cuban doctors
Brazil hires 4,000 Cuban doctors Xinhua RIO DE JANEIRO– Brazilian Health Minister Alexandre Padilha Wednesday signed an agreement with the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) to hire 4,000 Cuban physicians to work in Brazil. The first group of 400 doctors will arrive in Brazil in the next few days, and will be eventually stationed in towns […]
August 20, 2013
NFL: Construction on 49ers’ new stadium passes halfway mark
NFL: Construction on 49ers’ new stadium passes halfway mark By Mike Rosenberg San Jose Mercury News ANTA CLARA — A giant countdown clock ticks down by the hundredth of a second in the nerve center of the San Francisco 49ers new stadium like the scoreboard at an NFL game. It’s a constant reminder for workers […]
August 19, 2013
Brazilian oil firm HRT confident of major Namibia oil find
Brazilian oil firm HRT confident of major Namibia oil find AFP WINDHOEK– Finding large quantities of oil in Namibia is only “a matter of time” the head of Brazilian oil firm HRT said on August 15, 2013, playing down lacklustre initial drilling results. The chief executive of HRT, Milton Franke, told AFP he was confident […]
August 18, 2013
President Barack Obama invites Nigerian President for talks on terrorists activities in the African continent
President Barack Obama invites Nigerian President for talks on terrorists activities in the African continent By George Agba Leadership (Abuja) United States President Barack Obama has invited Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan for talks on issues bordering on terrorists activities in the African continent among others . Disclosing this to State House correspondents in Abuja, United […]
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