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Video: Specials

The works of Lemi Ghariokwu

Lemi Ghariokwu is a self-taught album cover designer who uses his illustrations to convey the...
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Princes Bike for Charity

Prince William and Prince Harry set off on an eight-day motorbike rally in South Africa on...
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Stiller Likes to Move It

The cast of "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" talks about dance moves and adult jokes in this...
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Ivory sale earns 1 million dollars

First officially sanctioned sale of ivory in Africa in nearly a decade has opened and earned one...
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The music of Mauritius

In the 1700s, tens of thousands of slaves were brought to the island of Mauritius to work on...
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Life through a hip-hop lens

Nigerian-born photographer Chi Modu was director of photography for iconic music magazine The...
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'Face of Africa' crowned

23-year-old student and model Kate Menson from Ghana is the 2008 'M-NET Face of...
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Sierra Leone's diamond wasteland

Diamonds built Sierra Leone's economy and fuelled its civil war. 70 years of unregulated...
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Omani yachtsman starts epic voyage

Omani Yachtsman sets off on a round the world trip - the first Omani to attempt a...
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Dakar racers reach finish line

After 12 days of driving across Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal, racers reached the finish line...
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Video: World

Geldof: G8 relevance at risk

Jul 9 - Africa has a place at the G8 table, but rock star Bob Geldof says that table needs to get...
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Migrants die in sea crossing

Jul 10 - The latest casualties of the dangerous voyage from North Africa to Spain died from...
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Famine fears for East Africa

Jul 24 - A UK charity is calling for immediate action to avert a major food crisis in East Africa...
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Strike bring S.Africa to standstill

Striking South African workers have forced mines and factories to shut by staging a massive...
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Deadly blast in Algerian town

At least six people are killed in a suicide car bomb east of the Algerian capital. The...
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Education worries

The Democratic Republic of Congo may be rich in minerals, but its education sector is in a sorry...
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Swaziland celebrates anniversary

Multi-million dollar celebrations in Swaziland for King's 40th birthday and country's forty years...
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Mauritanians mark Ramadan

The holy Month of Ramadan is a time when Muslims across the world fast and pray. During this time...
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Huge diamond could break records

Miners in Lesotho, southern Africa have found one of the world's largest diamonds, a...
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Political turmoil in S.Africa

More than a third of South Africa's cabinet stepped down following President Thabo Mbeki's...
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Somalis flee deadly attack

At least nine people are killed in Mogadishu in the latest clashes between government forces and...
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Mbeki out, Motlanthe in

Recent Political upheavals in South Africa have left many across the continent...
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Refugees in the unknown land

Although the Central African Republic has diamonds, uranium and gold, it's among the poorest...
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Zambia elects new president

Levy Mwanawasa led Zambia since the year 2001 and will be remembered for improving the country's...
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Child soldier turns musician

JKP is a musician from South Sudan who used to be a child soldier and now sings about the...
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Obama mania in Africa

The 2008 election campaign has sparked a flurry of support for Barack Obama around Africa, where...
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An African in New York

Thierno Diallo lives in New York City's borough of Queens and shares Obama's African...
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Singing to Obama's beat

Obama-mania is creating its own beat in Kenya. John McCain has been using Rock 'n Roll songs...
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Kenya celebrates Obama's victory

Kenyans in Barack Obama's ancestral homeland danced with joy as the election of America's first...
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Ugandan rebels ask for forgiveness

In Uganda, former LRA rebels are asking for forgiveness by taking part in traditional cleansing...
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Piracy: old trade, new stakes

Pirates have plagued the Horn of Africa for years but now their attacks are increasing in number...
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Shipping Route Changes Because of Pirates

Recent pirate attacks have some shipping companies rethinking their routes. Some are now going...
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Circumcision in Uganda

Uganda's Bagusi community hold their bi-annual circumcision ceremony to initiate their boys into...
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Coffee with condoms on the side

A former beauty queen in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa is promoting safe sex by serving coffee...
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Journalists battle AIDS

In Malawi, there is still a lot of stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS and those who carry the virus often...
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AIDS takes centre stage

Mali’s HIV prevalence rate currently stands at 1.3%, one of the lowest infection rates in...
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China navy's anti piracy drill

The Chinese navy conducts its first large-scale anti-terror drill involving a full fleet...
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Ethiopia pulls troops out of Somalia

Ethiopian troops have begun pulling out of Somalia after supporting its Western-backed government...
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The world parties for Obama

America may have the new President but the rest of the world has also been...
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Madagascar's political turmoil

In the last few weeks, Madagascar has seen some of the worst violence in years. The...
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Uganda's lost children

Uganda's rebel Lords Resistance Army is notorious for abducting children and forcing them to...
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Art school for the disadvantaged

It's hard to find a job especially when you have no skills. In Tanzania, many end up living...
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Ugandan rebels in Congo

The Ugandan army are hunting down a rebel movement known as The Lord's Resistance Army who have...
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Africa aid flights axed to save cash

A humanitarian air service run by the World Food Programme, serving Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast...
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Pope 'condom' row rages on

There has been a further backlash over the Pontiff's comments that condoms increase the problem of...
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Pope's condom stand challenged

Far-right youths have argued with left-wing activists in Paris, who were protesting against Pope...
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Video: Business

The coffee bean bounces back

Uganda is Africa's second largest coffee producer after Ethiopia. Many Ugandan farmers...
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Video: Technology

Ghana's electronic graveyard

Around the world, more and more people throw away their TV sets, computers and mobile phones when...
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Video: U.S.

Trial, Lawsuit for Oprah's School for Girls

A former dormitory matron at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa is...
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Will Africa gain from US elections?

Even if Barack Obama's promise of change is directed at American voters, it has inspired many...
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US election roadtrip

Noel Tadegnon is a Togolese camera-man who was one of 150 journalists from around the world...
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Video: Science

Scientists Cheer Gorilla Find

Can there be more lurking in the mist? Despite a startling find that doubled the estimated number...
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Video: Health

New efforts to find AIDS vaccine

South Africa's new health minister Barbara Hogan signals fresh approach in AIDS...
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Coping with diabetes

Diabetes affects over 230 million people across the world. Only 4 percent are in Africa so far,...
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Leaders, celebrities fight malaria

Bill Gates, Tony Blair and Peter Chernin raise billions to eliminate malaria. Former U.K....
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Zimbabwe cholera death toll rises

Health officials say the number of people dying from cholera in Zimbabwe is on the increase with...
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U.S. aids Zimbabwe in cholera crisis

The U.S. ambassador to Zimbabwe said the cholera crisis was man-made and preventable. He...
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Cuba's doctors set the standard

In the 1960's Cuba experienced a severe economic crisis. Many people left to look for greener...
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Video: Movie Reviews

Madagascar - Escape 2 Africa Trailer

Left marooned on the distant shores of Madagascar, the New Yorkers have hatched a plan so crazy it...
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Video: Music

Akon Goes Global With New Album

Akon says his third album, 'Freedom,' features an international sound because it was recorded...
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Video: People

Cutting costs in Ghana

At a time when many global economies are going into recession, Ghana has seen steady economic...
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UK Princes' charity bike challenge

British Princes William and Harry have set off on a gruelling eight day motorbike ride across South...
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Congo in crisis

In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo there is no end in sight to the fighting...
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Kenyans search for way back home

After Kenya's disputed presidential elections hundred of thousands of people were forced to leave...
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Video: Sports

Togos soccer superstar

Togo born footballer Emmanujel Adebayo receives a roaring welcome from fans on a trip home...
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South Africa gears up for Cup

The people of South Africa are looking forward to the 2010 football World Cup. With the...
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FIFA: S.Africa only plan

FIFA President Sepp Blatter said on Monday there is no alternative to holding the 2010 World Cup in...
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Video: Video Games

Far Cry 2 Tech Demo From Ubisoft

More than just a visual and technological achievement, Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely...
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Science

Discovery undocks from expanded space station

Washington  - The space shuttle Discovery undocked Wednesday from the International Space...
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Discovery to undock from space station; TV comedian gets name vote

Washington  - Discovery astronauts were preparing to undock from the space station later...
» read full story March 25th, 2009 - 19:04
Ancient Foot Prints Prove Homo Erectus Was Walking our Way

Ancient Foot Prints Prove Homo Erectus Was Walking our Way

The Homo erectus was walking just like we, the Homo sapiens, do.   A recent discovery of...
» read full story March 01st, 2009 - 14:03
Ancient Footprint Suggests H. erectus Had Developed Modern Gait

Ancient Footprint Suggests H. erectus Had Developed Modern Gait

Nearly 1.5 million years ago, human ancestors living in Kenya walked in a manner similar to ours,...
» read full story February 27th, 2009 - 13:58
Homo Ergaster Or Early Homo Erectus 1.5 Million-Year-Old Footprints Found!

Homo Ergaster Or Early Homo Erectus 1.5 Million-Year-Old Footprints Found!

Some 1.5 million-year-old footprints, found in sediment deposits in northern Kenya, are the oldest...
» read full story February 27th, 2009 - 01:56
The Discovery of Atlantis, Not On Google Ocean’s Resume Yet

The Discovery of Atlantis, Not On Google Ocean’s Resume Yet

The legendary island of Atlantis is one of the treasures of the Ancient world that has kept...
» read full story February 23rd, 2009 - 14:54
Atlantis Not Discovered on Google Earth

Atlantis Not Discovered on Google Earth

A British aeronautical engineer has discovered what he thinks may be Atlantis at the bottom of the...
» read full story February 21st, 2009 - 00:49
Serotonin Changes Locusts’ Behavior

Serotonin Changes Locusts’ Behavior

 A new research pointed out that serotonin plays an important role in the way locust swarm...
» read full story January 31st, 2009 - 11:18
Study: Serotonin Stimulates Swarming Behavior in Locusts

Study: Serotonin Stimulates Swarming Behavior in Locusts

It is for good reason that locust swarm outbreaks are considered not only disastrous for the...
» read full story January 30th, 2009 - 14:24
Study: Climate Change Irreversible, Yet Still Worth Fighting!

Study: Climate Change Irreversible, Yet Still Worth Fighting!

Humanity is still fighting today to reverse climate change, but is this fight in vain?...
» read full story January 28th, 2009 - 13:31
We Are Heading Towards An Irreversibile Climate Change

We Are Heading Towards An Irreversibile Climate Change

According to the conclusions reached by an international team of scientists, the greenhouse gas...
» read full story January 28th, 2009 - 02:03
Current Climate Change Irreversible in the Next 1000 Years

Current Climate Change Irreversible in the Next 1000 Years

A recent analysis shows that no mater what the human kind does to fight the global warming, it may...
» read full story January 27th, 2009 - 13:20
Study Says Zoo Life Is Killing Elephants

Study Says Zoo Life Is Killing Elephants

Seeing elephants at the zoo might be an incredible experience for many, but knowing that their...
» read full story December 14th, 2008 - 17:05
Study: Zoo Conditions Halve Life Spans Of Captive Elephants

Study: Zoo Conditions Halve Life Spans Of Captive Elephants

Seeing elephants at the zoo might be an incredible experience for many, but knowing that their...
» read full story December 12th, 2008 - 11:22
A Vaccine Against Malaria That Promises To Drastically Cut Infection Rates

A Vaccine Against Malaria That Promises To Drastically Cut Infection Rates

Researchers reported on Monday that a revolutionary vaccine against malaria protected up to 65...
» read full story December 09th, 2008 - 13:44
Early HIV Diagnosis And Treatment Essential To Save Babies’ Lives

Early HIV Diagnosis And Treatment Essential To Save Babies’ Lives

A United Nations report has shown that early HIV testing and treatment procedures which provide...
» read full story December 03rd, 2008 - 09:01
Thank You, Jupiter And Venus!

Thank You, Jupiter And Venus!

Yesterday, millions of people worldwide could see a close three-way conjunction of Venus, Jupiter...
» read full story December 02nd, 2008 - 15:40
Wide-DNA Sequence Could Help Resurrect Woolly Mammoth

Wide-DNA Sequence Could Help Resurrect Woolly Mammoth

Sequencing the nuclear genome of extinct species has always been a challenge for scientists, and...
» read full story November 20th, 2008 - 13:59
HIV Treatment Is Most Efficient when Started Earlier, Study Says

HIV Treatment Is Most Efficient when Started Earlier, Study Says

US and Canadian researchers suggests that starting HIV treatment earlier than currently...
» read full story October 28th, 2008 - 14:30
Self-Sustaining Life Form Found in Deep Recesses of the Earth

Self-Sustaining Life Form Found in Deep Recesses of the Earth

Two miles beneath the earth’s surface, in a South African gold mine; there’s no light, no oxygen,...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 23:55

Desulforudis audaxviator Gets Us Closer To Aliens

“Descend, bold traveler … and you will attain the center of the Earth” is a line from Jules Verne’s...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 21:32
Small Asteroid Disintegrates In Fiery Display Over Africa

Small Asteroid Disintegrates In Fiery Display Over Africa

A relatively small asteroid entered Earth’s atmosphere last night above Sudan. Just as predicted,...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 15:07
IUCN Red List: 1/4 Of World’s Mammal Species on the Verge of Extinction

IUCN Red List: 1/4 Of World’s Mammal Species on the Verge of Extinction

The world’s population of mammals is in constant decline, and at least one fourth of them are on...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 14:30
Carnivorous Dinosaur Unearthed In Argentina Linked To Modern Birds

Carnivorous Dinosaur Unearthed In Argentina Linked To Modern Birds

An international team of scientists from USA, Argentina and Canada stumbled upon rare evidence of...
» read full story September 30th, 2008 - 14:00
Private Company Successfully Blasts off Rocket

Private Company Successfully Blasts off Rocket

Sunday night, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, a privately financed company, managed...
» read full story September 29th, 2008 - 18:10
Tropical Storm Kyle Might Become A Hurricane

Tropical Storm Kyle Might Become A Hurricane

The National Hurricane Center has announced that, according to their three-day forecast, Tropical...
» read full story September 26th, 2008 - 18:52

Genetic Map of Europe ShowsLlittle Diversity

Hamburg - Two international research teams have compiled a genetic map of Europe, revealing little...
» read full story September 18th, 2008 - 10:13
Study Shows That Cows Can Sense North And South

Study Shows That Cows Can Sense North And South

Researchers recently found out that cows seem to know how to find north and south. The research...
» read full story August 26th, 2008 - 00:23
"Green Sahara" Burial Site Unravels Mysteries About Stone Age Man

"Green Sahara" Burial Site Unravels Mysteries About Stone Age Man

A dinosaur-hunting expedition in the hyperarid southern Saharan desert known as Tenere revealed...
» read full story August 15th, 2008 - 15:25
The AIDS Battle Continues! Researchers Join Efforts To Find A Vaccine

The AIDS Battle Continues! Researchers Join Efforts To Find A Vaccine

Around 33 million people had the AIDS virus in 2007. The majority lived in Sub-Saharan Africa,...
» read full story August 03rd, 2008 - 16:32
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Movie Reviews

“Twilight” Gains Top Spot With  $70,5 Million

“Twilight” Gains Top Spot With $70,5 Million

After a good opening day on Friday, “Twilight” has meet the expectations and earned the first...
» read full story November 24th, 2008 - 14:17
Too Many Shaky Subplots in “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa”

Too Many Shaky Subplots in “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa”

The pampered, fur-covered creatures of 2005’s “Madagascar” are back, as “Escape 2 Africa”...
» read full story November 08th, 2008 - 14:39
Movie Review - "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa"

Movie Review - "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa"

While the crisp, stylized CG graphics of the first movie are still very much a staple of...
» read full story November 07th, 2008 - 18:18
Who Doesn’t Like To Move It With “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa”?

Who Doesn’t Like To Move It With “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa”?

“Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” aims to move it, move it again and it surely will. The incredible...
» read full story November 07th, 2008 - 14:07
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U.S.

US ship attacked by Somali pirates but escapes capture

   Washington - A US-flagged cargo ship, The Liberty Sun, was attacked by Somali...
» read full story April 15th, 2009 - 12:19

US Navy catches sight of US hostage amid stalled talks

Nairobi - The US Navy on Sunday caught sight of the American captain being held hostage on a...
» read full story April 12th, 2009 - 20:40

Lifeboat with US captain nears Somalia; talks failed

Washington/Nairobi - A hijacked lifeboat with the captain of a US cargo ship held hostage was...
» read full story April 12th, 2009 - 19:02

Somali pirates rush to help comrades in US Navy face-off

   Nairobi/Washington - Somali pirates were on Saturday rushing to the aid of their...
» read full story April 11th, 2009 - 12:14

Obama calls Ghana's president

Washington - US President Barack Obama on Friday phoned Ghana's President John Atta Mill to...
» read full story April 11th, 2009 - 12:10

Apartheid suits against US, German firms get green light

Washington/Johannesburg - Victims of South Africa's defunct apartheid regime got a legal green...
» read full story April 09th, 2009 - 21:26

Report: US crew retakes ship from Somali pirates

Washington - Crew members may have retaken control of a US- operated ship that was hijacked off the...
» read full story April 08th, 2009 - 20:24
Sen. Leahy Proposes “Truth Commission” to Investigate Bush Era

Sen. Leahy Proposes “Truth Commission” to Investigate Bush Era

Senator Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, proposed on Monday to...
» read full story February 10th, 2009 - 14:02

Obama sworn in as 44th president of the United States

Washington - Barack Obama was sworn in on Tuesday as the 44th president of the United States,...
» read full story January 20th, 2009 - 19:52
Barack Obama’s Choice for NASA Chief Lacks Space Experience

Barack Obama’s Choice for NASA Chief Lacks Space Experience

President-elect Barack Obama has been picking the leaders of his cabinet during the past weeks and...
» read full story January 15th, 2009 - 13:09
Bush Delivers Final News Conference, Defends Legacy

Bush Delivers Final News Conference, Defends Legacy

In his last news conference from the White House, President George W. Bush defended his legacy and...
» read full story January 13th, 2009 - 13:27
Head of the CDC to Step Down

Head of the CDC to Step Down

The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is stepping down, according to an...
» read full story January 12th, 2009 - 14:08
Experimental Malaria Vaccine Effective in Clinical Trials

Experimental Malaria Vaccine Effective in Clinical Trials

An experimental vaccine against malaria may prove to be a powerful weapon in the fight against one...
» read full story December 11th, 2008 - 16:04

Geithner To Head Obama's Economic Team During Crisis

Washington - President-elect Barack Obama Monday unveiled the economic team that will attempt to...
» read full story November 24th, 2008 - 22:59

Geithner to head Obama's economic team during crisis

Washington - President-elect Barack Obama Monday unveiled the economic team that will attempt to...
» read full story November 24th, 2008 - 21:30
If God shows the way, Palin says she's ready for White House

If God shows the way, Palin says she's ready for White House

Washington - Sarah Palin is saying more than a prayer as she sheds the baggage of the 2008...
» read full story November 14th, 2008 - 08:20

INTERVIEW: Good Corporate Governance: A Challenge For East And West

Cairo - Although he rejects the idea that good corporate governance would have decreased the effect...
» read full story November 12th, 2008 - 13:15

World embraces Obama, but expectations are high

Governments and leaders around the globe were overwhelmingly positive Wednesday to the election of...
» read full story November 05th, 2008 - 19:09

Kenyans celebrate Obama win, president calls national holiday

Nairobi - Kenyans took to the streets early Wednesday morning to celebrate Barack Obama's election...
» read full story November 05th, 2008 - 08:46
Obama fever picks up in Kenya as US election approaches

Obama fever picks up in Kenya as US election approaches

Nairobi - US Presidential hopeful Barack Obama's stern face stares out from the back of a rickety...
» read full story October 25th, 2008 - 12:42

Egyptian Activist to Meet New US President in December

Cairo - Egyptian Human Rights activist and long-term democracy advocate Saad Eddin Ibrahim said he...
» read full story October 22nd, 2008 - 13:14
Supreme Court Refuses Death Row Appeal in Georgia

Supreme Court Refuses Death Row Appeal in Georgia

The Supreme Court decided not to reconsider a Georgia man’s death sentence despite his and his...
» read full story October 14th, 2008 - 21:42
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Gadgets

iPhone Might Exceed The 10 Million Target?

iPhone Might Exceed The 10 Million Target?

Last year when Steve Jobs announced Apple’s intention to sell 10 million iPhones until the end of...
» read full story May 16th, 2008 - 22:25
T-Mobile Sold 100,000 iPhones in Germany

T-Mobile Sold 100,000 iPhones in Germany

Rene Obermann, Deutsche Telekom chief executive, announced that the company has sold so far more...
» read full story May 15th, 2008 - 21:01
Apple Ditches Exclusive iPhone Deals in Push for Europe

Apple Ditches Exclusive iPhone Deals in Push for Europe

Apple Inc. is seeking to revive the slow sales of its iPhone smartphone in Europe by ditching its...
» read full story May 07th, 2008 - 12:22

Vodafone Embarks on iPhone Boat

British operator Vodafone announced today that it will sell Apple’s iPhone in ten countries. The...
» read full story May 06th, 2008 - 16:27
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Specials

Sony Ericsson posts first-quarter loss

Stockholm (dpa) - Mobile telephone maker Sony Ericsson on Friday posted a loss for first-quarter...
» read full story April 21st, 2009 - 21:51
Ashton Kutcher Wins Twitter Battle, First Account with 1 Million Followers

Ashton Kutcher Wins Twitter Battle, First Account with 1 Million Followers

The battle to become the owner of the first Twitter account that has 1 million followers has ended....
» read full story April 17th, 2009 - 14:51
Ancient Footprint Suggests H. Erectus Had Developed Modern Gait

Ancient Footprint Suggests H. Erectus Had Developed Modern Gait

Nearly 1.5 million years ago, human ancestors living in Kenya walked in a manner similar to ours,...
» read full story February 28th, 2009 - 13:12
Ancient Footprints Show that Ancestors Walked Upright

Ancient Footprints Show that Ancestors Walked Upright

Thursday, scientists announced that footprints resembling the ones left in wet sand by people had...
» read full story February 27th, 2009 - 18:04
Google: Lost City Of Atlantis Was Not Found On Google Earth

Google: Lost City Of Atlantis Was Not Found On Google Earth

Google denied the rumor that it discovered Atlantis was discovered on Google Earth. For those of...
» read full story February 22nd, 2009 - 21:59
Google Earth Spotted Atlantis?

Google Earth Spotted Atlantis?

  Google Incorporated is officially refuting the rumors that have been flooding the web,...
» read full story February 22nd, 2009 - 20:28

Relay for Life Events to be Held across the U.S.

  Relay for Life events are scheduled across the U.S. to bring people together for a common...
» read full story February 17th, 2009 - 16:35
A Lesson of Black History

A Lesson of Black History

  This January the world witnessed and watched the first black president of the United States...
» read full story February 05th, 2009 - 17:48
Mass. Man Donates $100 M for AIDS Institute

Mass. Man Donates $100 M for AIDS Institute

On Wednesday, the Massachusetts General Hospital was donated $100 million to create an...
» read full story February 05th, 2009 - 14:13
Relay for Life Scheduled to Kick Off February 12 at Capital Banquet

Relay for Life Scheduled to Kick Off February 12 at Capital Banquet

Relay for Life, an event organized by the American Cancer Society, is scheduled to begin on...
» read full story January 29th, 2009 - 15:27
Jack Bauer Is Back...Again!

Jack Bauer Is Back...Again!

The modern Western is back on your television screen – that’s right, “24”...
» read full story January 10th, 2009 - 20:28
'Survivor' Celebrates Its Oldest Winner Yet

'Survivor' Celebrates Its Oldest Winner Yet

A 57-year-old physics teacher from Maine, Robert "Bob" Crowley, emerged as the winner of...
» read full story December 15th, 2008 - 19:20
Zoos Detrimental to Elephants from the Wild

Zoos Detrimental to Elephants from the Wild

Researchers and conservationists who have compared, in a premiere study, the behaviour of captive...
» read full story December 14th, 2008 - 14:38

They kill elephant in zoos, says “Science” article; zoo expert sputters in denial

Researchers compounded a study showing that elephants and zoos don’t go well together at all. Their...
» read full story December 12th, 2008 - 23:43

Miss World finals in Johannesburg give city needed nip-tuck

Johannesburg - Johannesburg's pre-World Cup nip-tuck continues this weekend. The city, which has...
» read full story December 12th, 2008 - 14:46
Zoo Conditions Not So Great For Elephants

Zoo Conditions Not So Great For Elephants

Seeing elephants at the zoo might be an incredible experience for many, but knowing that their...
» read full story December 12th, 2008 - 14:27
Experimental Malaria Vaccine May Protect Infants, Children

Experimental Malaria Vaccine May Protect Infants, Children

Results from a malaria vaccine trial have so far shown promise that it may open new pathways for...
» read full story December 10th, 2008 - 21:15
Guinea Worm Disease Will Be Completely Eradicated

Guinea Worm Disease Will Be Completely Eradicated

It is hoped that Guinea worm disease, a parasitic infection caused by the nematode, Dracunculus...
» read full story December 09th, 2008 - 15:00
Obama Calls for Action to Defeat HIV/AIDS

Obama Calls for Action to Defeat HIV/AIDS

President George W. Bush was honoured on the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day for his commitment...
» read full story December 03rd, 2008 - 14:36

Bush's AIDS fight gets PEACE award; White House in red

Washington - As most Americans were beginning to think about hanging their Christmas decorations,...
» read full story December 01st, 2008 - 22:15

Bruni-Sarkozy to be ambassador in the fight against AIDS

Paris - France's First Lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, is to be named later Monday a special ambassador...
» read full story December 01st, 2008 - 14:43
A New Treatment Could Prevent HIV

A New Treatment Could Prevent HIV

A recent discovery might help people with HIV. A combination of universal voluntary HIV testing and...
» read full story November 28th, 2008 - 20:57
Can AIDS Epidemic Be Stopped?

Can AIDS Epidemic Be Stopped?

How to manage the HIV epidemic is a question that appears to be more frequent than ever nowadays....
» read full story November 27th, 2008 - 14:27
“24” Is Back…At Least For A Couple Of Hours

“24” Is Back…At Least For A Couple Of Hours

Approximately 18 months after “24” left the air and just a couple of months before the show sees...
» read full story November 22nd, 2008 - 10:07
U.S. Release Brings Bond $70.4 Million Worth Of Solace

U.S. Release Brings Bond $70.4 Million Worth Of Solace

He may have failed to win critical acclaim, but James Bond still is the top entertainer for...
» read full story November 18th, 2008 - 11:52
Bone Marrow Transplant Possibly Curing HIV

Bone Marrow Transplant Possibly Curing HIV

People suffering from the immunodeficiency virus may be soon cured through a bone marrow...
» read full story November 14th, 2008 - 13:00
Bone Marrow Transplant Might Cure AIDS? Or Not?

Bone Marrow Transplant Might Cure AIDS? Or Not?

A German doctor says one of his patients, who suffered from leukaemia and was infected with the...
» read full story November 14th, 2008 - 08:51

MSNBC Takes Back Fake Reports Regarding Sarah Palin Leaker

The fact that major sources have been the victims of a hoax is even funnier than news reports...
» read full story November 13th, 2008 - 15:07
With $63.5 Million, Madagascar Sequel Roars Atop Box Office

With $63.5 Million, Madagascar Sequel Roars Atop Box Office

“Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” single-handedly elevated the weekend’s box office 29 percent...
» read full story November 11th, 2008 - 14:40
Mariam Makeba Died At The Age Of 76

Mariam Makeba Died At The Age Of 76

The legendary singer and symbol for freedom and justice Mariam Makeba died on Monday in Italy. She...
» read full story November 11th, 2008 - 12:33
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Video Games

Resident Evil 5 Demo Released on Xbox 360 for U.S. Gold Members

Resident Evil 5 Demo Released on Xbox 360 for U.S. Gold Members

Let the mayhem begin! Resident Evil 5 demo version is available for Xbox 360 "Gold"...
» read full story January 27th, 2009 - 14:45
Resident Evil 5 Demo: Exclusively On Xbox 360

Resident Evil 5 Demo: Exclusively On Xbox 360

  In case if you are the happy owner of a Xbox 360, then Xbox Live has a pretty nice surprise...
» read full story January 14th, 2009 - 21:28

Settlers and simulations: PC gaming highlights for 2009

Hamburg - Some years bring clusters of wildly creative new titles to fans of PC gaming. The year...
» read full story January 11th, 2009 - 18:03
National Geographic Launches First Title From Its Games Division

National Geographic Launches First Title From Its Games Division

National Geographic found a new method to extend the outreach of its mission to raise awareness on...
» read full story November 19th, 2008 - 16:16
National Geographic Opens Gaming Division Doors

National Geographic Opens Gaming Division Doors

The National Geographic Society was founded in 1888 and is one of the largest non-profit academic...
» read full story November 19th, 2008 - 09:23
The World Enters in Crysis on November 16!

The World Enters in Crysis on November 16!

The wait is finally over: Electronic Arts and Crytek have jointly announced that the jewel of the...
» read full story August 03rd, 2007 - 16:40
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People

Nottage only second black woman to win Pulitzer for drama

New York - Black women always play central roles in the plays of US playwright Lynn Nottage. In...
» read full story April 22nd, 2009 - 09:43
Announcing the Winners: The People's Choice Awards

Announcing the Winners: The People's Choice Awards

"The Dark Knight" accepted every trophy it was nominated for at the 35th annual...
» read full story January 08th, 2009 - 13:53
Brooke Burke, Winner of “Dancing’s” 7th Season

Brooke Burke, Winner of “Dancing’s” 7th Season

“Dancing with the Stars” is the American version of the original British show named “Strictly Come...
» read full story November 26th, 2008 - 21:01

Actor Michael Caine to Co-Host Nobel Peace Concert

Oslo - British actor Michael Caine is to co-host the upcoming Nobel Peace Prize Concert along with...
» read full story October 29th, 2008 - 11:31

Magazine report says Elton John to visit Cambodia

Phnom Penh - Sir Elton John, British superstar and heavyweight activist in the fight against...
» read full story October 09th, 2008 - 18:23
Kidman and Luhrmann's Australia Stirs Great Expectations

Kidman and Luhrmann's Australia Stirs Great Expectations

Sydney - With a novice director, a tiny budget, small-time actors and the skimpiest of plots,...
» read full story September 24th, 2008 - 10:13
Tom Brady Bought Land In California To Build Gisele A House

Tom Brady Bought Land In California To Build Gisele A House

American football star Tom Brady apparently goes over his head in order to impress his girlfriend,...
» read full story August 27th, 2008 - 19:21

Roseanne Lashes Out At “Evil” Angelina and “Vacuous” Brad

Comic star Roseanne Barr slams actors Jon Voight, his daughter Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt on her...
» read full story August 19th, 2008 - 21:24
Roseanne Slams Jolie, Pitt Over Political Matters

Roseanne Slams Jolie, Pitt Over Political Matters

In what has a high celebrity feud potential, comedienne Roseanne Barr is making a fuss again, this...
» read full story August 18th, 2008 - 20:00

Nigel Lythgoe Is Leaving “American Idol”

Nigel Lythgoe, the “American Idol” executive producer is going to leave the show. According to E!...
» read full story August 05th, 2008 - 14:10
Montag to Release Christian Album

Montag to Release Christian Album

“The Hills” star Heidi Montag opened up about her spirituality in an interview with USA Today....
» read full story July 01st, 2008 - 17:48
Uma Thurman to Marry Financier Arpad Busson

Uma Thurman to Marry Financier Arpad Busson

Academy Award-nominated actress Uma Thurman will marry her boyfriend Arpad Busson, who gave her a...
» read full story June 28th, 2008 - 19:20
Nelson Mandela Celebrates 90th Birthday in London

Nelson Mandela Celebrates 90th Birthday in London

Former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela is currently in London. He is due to attend a...
» read full story June 23rd, 2008 - 21:44
Madonna's Adoption Finally Approved

Madonna's Adoption Finally Approved

A Malawi judge has finally approved Madonna’s application to adopt three-year-old David Banda from...
» read full story May 28th, 2008 - 18:50
Paris Hilton Gets The Party Started In South Africa

Paris Hilton Gets The Party Started In South Africa

Paris Hilton took some time off from visiting schools and orphanages in South Africa to organize...
» read full story March 23rd, 2008 - 23:36
To Be or Not To Be An Heiress? Paris Gets Disowned

To Be or Not To Be An Heiress? Paris Gets Disowned

Paris Hilton will not benefit from the multibillion dollar fortune of her grandfather. The hotel...
» read full story December 27th, 2007 - 10:08
Heather Mills: Stop Eating Animal Products!

Heather Mills: Stop Eating Animal Products!

As the spokesperson for Viva (Vegetarians International Voice for Animals) Paul McCartney’s...
» read full story November 19th, 2007 - 23:35
Brangelina Might Lose Their Daughter Zahara

Brangelina Might Lose Their Daughter Zahara

Hollywood’s golden couple, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are reportedly in a delicate situation as...
» read full story November 15th, 2007 - 15:40
Prince Harry and Girlfriend Break Up

Prince Harry and Girlfriend Break Up

Prince Harry and his girlfriend of three years, Chelsy Davy, broke up last week, leaving the young...
» read full story November 12th, 2007 - 12:26
Oprah’s School Ex-Principal Slams Involvement Allegations

Oprah’s School Ex-Principal Slams Involvement Allegations

The former headmistress of Oprah Winfrey’s Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa claims she...
» read full story November 10th, 2007 - 17:53
Oprah Winfrey Opens Up About School Abuse Scandal

Oprah Winfrey Opens Up About School Abuse Scandal

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey stepped up for the first time since the abuse allegations at her...
» read full story November 05th, 2007 - 21:21
Alleged Abuser At Oprah’s School Arrested

Alleged Abuser At Oprah’s School Arrested

A woman who used to work at Oprah Winfrey’s school for disadvantaged girls in South Africa has been...
» read full story November 02nd, 2007 - 20:35
Oprah Apologizes for Abuse Scandal

Oprah Apologizes for Abuse Scandal

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey personally apologized in front of her all-girl academy in South...
» read full story October 30th, 2007 - 13:14
Oprah’s Weight Fluctuations Hide Medical Condition

Oprah’s Weight Fluctuations Hide Medical Condition

Following years of struggling to keep her body in shape, Oprah Winfrey finally came clean about the...
» read full story October 18th, 2007 - 16:05
Paris Hilton To Begin Her Image-Changing Journey

Paris Hilton To Begin Her Image-Changing Journey

Very determined to be taken seriously, Paris Hilton announced she will be taking a trip to Rwanda...
» read full story October 16th, 2007 - 11:22
Charlize Theron is Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive

Charlize Theron is Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive

Esquire magazine continues its annual tradition of naming one female celebrity “the sexiest...
» read full story October 11th, 2007 - 15:34
New Adoption for Angie and Brad?

New Adoption for Angie and Brad?

In case you’ve missed hearing about this high profile couple, they’re back again in the...
» read full story August 14th, 2007 - 15:08
Baby Spice Becomes Mommy Spice

Baby Spice Becomes Mommy Spice

The Spice Girls have all grown up from flamboyant pop singers of the 1990s to proud mommies. Emma...
» read full story August 13th, 2007 - 14:40
Chappelle's Exhaustion Gets Him in the Hospital

Chappelle's Exhaustion Gets Him in the Hospital

American comedian Dave Chappelle sought treatment for exhaustion in an emergency department...
» read full story July 19th, 2007 - 12:45
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Health

New Campaign against Malaria Launched

A new campaign against malaria was announced Friday in Norway by international health agency and...
» read full story April 18th, 2009 - 14:32

Red Cross says polio resurging in Africa

Geneva  - The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) warned Wednesday that polio is...
» read full story April 08th, 2009 - 13:20
PEPFAR Program Decreased AIDS-Related Deaths in Africa

PEPFAR Program Decreased AIDS-Related Deaths in Africa

According to a study published online Monday in The Annals of Internal Medicine, the...
» read full story April 07th, 2009 - 14:26

WHO earmarks 15 billion dollars to curb drug-resistant TB by 2015

   Beijing  - Ministers from 27 nations have backed a 15-billion-dollar plan to...
» read full story April 03rd, 2009 - 14:23
HIV Treatment Should Be Started Earlier than Currently Recommended

HIV Treatment Should Be Started Earlier than Currently Recommended

HIV patients should begin antiretroviral treatments earlier than what current guidelines recommend...
» read full story April 03rd, 2009 - 14:06

China launches partnership to fight drug-resistant TB

   Beijing  - China on Wednesday launched a partnership with the Gates...
» read full story April 01st, 2009 - 10:38

British medical journal urges Pope to retract condom remarks

London - A top medical research journal Friday urged Pope Benedict XVI to retract his...
» read full story March 27th, 2009 - 15:41
DC HIV/AIDS Cases Rising at Alarming Rates

DC HIV/AIDS Cases Rising at Alarming Rates

A report released this month by D.C. health officials, noted that at least 3 percent of...
» read full story March 23rd, 2009 - 14:40
Pope Benedict’s Remarks – Misunderstood?

Pope Benedict’s Remarks – Misunderstood?

 Pope Benedict’s statement upon arriving in Cameron that AIDS cannot be overcome by the...
» read full story March 22nd, 2009 - 14:40
Compound Found Effective against HIV Infection in Monkeys

Compound Found Effective against HIV Infection in Monkeys

Researchers have made a huge step forward in fighting AIDS virus by announcing that a cheap,...
» read full story March 05th, 2009 - 14:09
Combination of Two-Already Approved Drugs May Cure Resistant TB

Combination of Two-Already Approved Drugs May Cure Resistant TB

Two FDA-approved drugs show promise in treating extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB),...
» read full story February 27th, 2009 - 14:01
Gel against HIV Infection Found Effective

Gel against HIV Infection Found Effective

Researchers present at the Conference on Retrovirus and Opportunistic Infections held in Montreal...
» read full story February 12th, 2009 - 16:26
More Efforts Are Needed to Help Children Affected by HIV/AIDS

More Efforts Are Needed to Help Children Affected by HIV/AIDS

According to a report released Tuesday by the Joint Learning Initiative on Children and HIV/AIDS,...
» read full story February 12th, 2009 - 16:16
Tests of Anti-HIV Gel Show Promise in AIDS Fight

Tests of Anti-HIV Gel Show Promise in AIDS Fight

An experimental gel that uses a popular anti-HIV drug to protect women from the deadly virus has...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 15:40
UN Needs Another $11.3 Billion To Fight Against AIDS

UN Needs Another $11.3 Billion To Fight Against AIDS

The world needs to spend another 11.3 billion dollars to reach the goal of providing universal AIDS...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 00:39
Experimental HIV Gel Proves Effective in Trials

Experimental HIV Gel Proves Effective in Trials

An experimental vaginal gel made by Indevus Pharmaceuticals Inc. was effective in preventing HIV...
» read full story February 10th, 2009 - 15:25
Revolutionary Gel That Protects Women From AIDS Virus

Revolutionary Gel That Protects Women From AIDS Virus

A microbicide gel intended to prevent HIV infection in women, called PRO 2000 (0.5% dose), was 30%...
» read full story February 09th, 2009 - 18:36
First Marburg Fever Case Ever Confirmed In Colorado

First Marburg Fever Case Ever Confirmed In Colorado

The first US case of Marburg hemorrhagic fever has been confirmed in Colorado. The patient got the...
» read full story February 09th, 2009 - 14:52
First Case of Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever in the US Confirmed

First Case of Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever in the US Confirmed

A Colorado woman diagnosed with Marburg hemorrhagic fever has recovered, US health authorities...
» read full story February 09th, 2009 - 14:28
More Hong Kong Birds Test Positive for H5N1

More Hong Kong Birds Test Positive for H5N1

  Three of the 21 dead birds that were recently discovered on Hong Kong’s shores tested...
» read full story February 05th, 2009 - 14:50
Gates Releases Mosquitoes During TED Speech To Warn About Malaria

Gates Releases Mosquitoes During TED Speech To Warn About Malaria

Malaria is a disease affecting over half a billion people every year, commonly associated with...
» read full story February 05th, 2009 - 14:36
UNICEF To Provide $5 Million To Zimbabwe Health Sector

UNICEF To Provide $5 Million To Zimbabwe Health Sector

  UNICEF Executive Director M. Ann Veneman made a three-day visit in Zimbabwe at the end of...
» read full story January 19th, 2009 - 13:30
Pregnant Women and Newborn Babies Face Higher Risk in Developing World

Pregnant Women and Newborn Babies Face Higher Risk in Developing World

According to a recent report released by the UNICEF, pregnancy is 300 times deadlier for women in...
» read full story January 18th, 2009 - 14:15
HIV’s Threat Has Not Come to an End Yet

HIV’s Threat Has Not Come to an End Yet

When President Bush announced in 2003 his five-year, $15 billion plan to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS...
» read full story January 18th, 2009 - 03:15
New Malaria Treatment to Be Approved by the FDA

New Malaria Treatment to Be Approved by the FDA

The US Food and Drug Administration is one step closer to approving a new malaria drug with...
» read full story January 12th, 2009 - 15:04
Relay for Life Celebrates Cancer Survivorship around the World, Raises Money for Cancer Research

Relay for Life Celebrates Cancer Survivorship around the World, Raises Money for Cancer Research

Teams of friends, family, neighbours and colleagues are organizing for the 2009 Relay for Life, the...
» read full story January 05th, 2009 - 15:30
Malaria Vaccine, In Development

Malaria Vaccine, In Development

Malaria is very well-known disease, part of the vector-borne diseases. It has been discovered that...
» read full story December 09th, 2008 - 19:17
Glaxo Malaria Vaccine Proves Successful in Early Tests

Glaxo Malaria Vaccine Proves Successful in Early Tests

Researchers have been trying for years to develop a vaccine for malaria, the deadly, mosquito-borne...
» read full story December 09th, 2008 - 13:54
A Vaccine Against Malaria That Promises to Drastically Cut Infection Rates

A Vaccine Against Malaria That Promises to Drastically Cut Infection Rates

Researchers reported on Monday that a revolutionary vaccine against malaria protected up to 65...
» read full story December 08th, 2008 - 22:34
Guinea Worm Disease Close To Eradication

Guinea Worm Disease Close To Eradication

Former US president and anti-disease campaigner Jimmy Carter has recently announced that the Guinea...
» read full story December 08th, 2008 - 17:00
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Music

Madonna back in Britain after failed adoption bid in Malawi

Johannesburg/Lilongwe - US popstar Madonna has left Malawi after having failed in her bid to adopt...
» read full story April 06th, 2009 - 13:03
South African Singer Miriam Makeba Dies Aged 76

South African Singer Miriam Makeba Dies Aged 76

Miriam Makeba, the Grammy Award-winning South African folk singer also known as “Mama Afrika,”...
» read full story November 10th, 2008 - 20:31

US actress Scarlett Johansson to host Nobel Peace concert

Oslo - US actress Scarlett Johansson was Tuesday named as one of the hosts of the upcoming Nobel...
» read full story October 21st, 2008 - 21:33
Iron Maiden singer flies stranded holidaymakers home

Iron Maiden singer flies stranded holidaymakers home

London - Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson traded his heavy metal garb for a pilot's uniform over...
» read full story September 14th, 2008 - 16:02
London Celebrates Nelson Mandela with Anniversary Concert

London Celebrates Nelson Mandela with Anniversary Concert

The 46664 concert in London celebrated both Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday and 20 years from the...
» read full story June 28th, 2008 - 20:56
Official: Madonna Is Mother of Three

Official: Madonna Is Mother of Three

Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie have been deemed “perfect parents” by a judge in...
» read full story May 29th, 2008 - 15:46
Malawi Court Postpones Final Say on Madonna Adoption

Malawi Court Postpones Final Say on Madonna Adoption

Madonna’s long-unfolding adoption of a two-year-old Malawian boy may take a while longer to...
» read full story May 15th, 2008 - 16:41
Ginger Spice Confirms: Last Reunion For Spice Girls

Ginger Spice Confirms: Last Reunion For Spice Girls

In an interview for Billboard.com Geri Haliwell, also known as Ginger Spice confirmed that the...
» read full story February 16th, 2008 - 18:43
Spice Girls Nix Their World Tour

Spice Girls Nix Their World Tour

Despite their successful reunion last year, Spice Girls decided to scrap all dates in several...
» read full story February 04th, 2008 - 01:59
Madonna, The Queen Of Pop, Is Also The Queen Of Cash

Madonna, The Queen Of Pop, Is Also The Queen Of Cash

The very chameleonic and exciting Madonna has now a new title. The 49-year-old Queen Of Pop earned...
» read full story January 31st, 2008 - 01:40
Canadian Diva Celine Dion Ends Five-Year Vegas Stint

Canadian Diva Celine Dion Ends Five-Year Vegas Stint

Canadian singer Celine Dion performed for the last time at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Saturday....
» read full story December 16th, 2007 - 18:49
The Spice Girls Know a Good “Secret"

The Spice Girls Know a Good “Secret"

The Spice Girls’ upcoming greatest hits album will soon be available exclusively in...
» read full story October 17th, 2007 - 14:55
Violent Femmes Among Themselves in Court

Violent Femmes Among Themselves in Court

All is not well with the members of folk-punk veterans Violent Femmes, as bassist Brian Ritchie...
» read full story August 17th, 2007 - 13:29
Live Earth: Musical Warning Against Global Warming

Live Earth: Musical Warning Against Global Warming

Global warming is a real problem that should concern everybody: public and private persons,...
» read full story July 06th, 2007 - 20:00
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Sports

De Villiers leads strong VW team for 2010 Dakar Rally

Wolfsburg, Germany - Title holder Giniel de Villiers leads a strong Volkswagen challenge at the...
» read full story May 07th, 2009 - 22:51

Second ticketing phase of World Cup to start on Monday

Zurich - Football's governing body FIFA on Thursday announced that the second phase for World Cup...
» read full story April 30th, 2009 - 20:04

Ronaldo wants back on national team, but it's no priority

Sao Paulo - Just a month after his comeback from a serious knee injury, Ronaldo, the three-time...
» read full story April 12th, 2009 - 18:55

Ronaldo can be fit enough for 2010 World Cup, says team doctor

Sao Paulo, Brazil  - Three-time world footballer of the year Ronaldo could be fit enough to...
» read full story April 03rd, 2009 - 14:33

South Africa confirmed as host of India cricket tournament

Johannesburg - Cricket South Africa confirmed Tuesday that it had been named as the host of the...
» read full story March 24th, 2009 - 17:47
Beckham needs "highest level" play on way to World Cup

Beckham needs "highest level" play on way to World Cup

Washington - David Beckham said Wednesday that playing with AC Milan "at the highest...
» read full story March 11th, 2009 - 19:19

Al-Attiyah wins sixth Dakar Rally stage to extend lead

Buenos Aires  - Qatari Nasser al-Attiyah won the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally on Thursday to...
» read full story January 08th, 2009 - 20:07

Sainz takes lead after second stage of Dakar Rally

Buenos Aires - Spaniard Carlos Sainz took the overall lead of the Dakar Rally ahead of Giniel de...
» read full story January 04th, 2009 - 18:22

Bolt, Phelps Eye 2009 Glory Amid Economic Concern

Hamburg - Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and American swimmer Michael Phelps aim to confirm...
» read full story December 29th, 2008 - 12:48

Joint Spanish-Portuguese 2018 World Cup

Madrid - Angel Maria Villar, president of the Spanish football federation, said early on Tuesday...
» read full story December 23rd, 2008 - 11:15

FIFA happy and everything going to plan, say World Cup organizers

Johannesburg - The South African Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 2010 World Cup said...
» read full story November 25th, 2008 - 19:11

Financial Crisis Has Not Touched Organization

Johannesburg - Football's controlling body FIFA on Friday said that the global economic crisis has...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 16:22

South Africa Happy As Confederation Cup Draw Will Favour Hosts

Johannesburg - South Africa football fans are eagerly awaiting Saturday's draw for next year's...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 11:35

Maradona out to win World Cup, avoid controversy

Glasgow - New Argentina coach Diego Maradona said in no uncertain terms Tuesday that his goal is to...
» read full story November 18th, 2008 - 20:53

Third Time Lucky For All Whites?

Wellington - New Zealand's All Whites see 2009 as their most important year since the national team...
» read full story November 18th, 2008 - 13:16

Confederations Cup: A troubled History

Johannesburg - Few international football tournaments have had such a troubled history as the...
» read full story November 18th, 2008 - 13:02

Three Newcomers For England Match As Frings Omitted, Ballack Injured

Hamburg - Torsten Frings asked to be omitted for Germany's friendly with England after a recent row...
» read full story November 13th, 2008 - 21:04

Maradona Named Argentina's National Football Coach

Buenos Aires - Former Argentine football superstar Diego Maradona has been named coach of the...
» read full story October 29th, 2008 - 09:43

German Team Facing Internal Problems

Hamburg - While fans are happy with the way the German football team team has been performing in...
» read full story October 23rd, 2008 - 15:35

Disgruntled Frings Toys with Retirement

Hamburg - Midfielder Torsten Frings is the latest Germany player toying with retirement, after...
» read full story October 17th, 2008 - 16:35

England, Netherlands Win; Portugal Disappoint again

Hamburg - England, Spain and the Netherlands all maintained their perfect records in qualifying for...
» read full story October 16th, 2008 - 10:20

Opportunity for Europe's Top Nations toTake Control

Hamburg - Europe's top footballing nations including Spain and England play in World Cup qualifiers...
» read full story October 13th, 2008 - 12:21

Uncapped Adler Is Germany Goalkeeper for Russia Qualifier

Dusseldorf - Rene Adler faces a baptism of fire as Germany goalkeeper in an important World Cup...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 14:56

Ronaldo Is Planning Comeback and Dreams of 2010

Rome - Brazilian striker Ronaldo told an Italian newspaper that he is planning his comeback from a...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 12:12

Africa Is on WTA Radar Screen - Stuttgart Hope for Right New Formula

Stuttgart - Serena Williams will have to wait a little longer for a tournament in Africa while...
» read full story September 30th, 2008 - 15:11

Brazilians Break Ties with Their National Team

Rio de Janeiro - A goalless draw against a 10-man Bolivia in Rio de Janeiro was the spark that...
» read full story September 12th, 2008 - 10:55

Finland Set to Test German Resolve

Helsinki - Germany face a first stern test of their 2010 World Cup credentials when they take on...
» read full story September 08th, 2008 - 16:33

Relief in South Africa after Olympics Shame Ends

Johannesburg - Eleven days into the Beijing Games South Africans were celebrating the end of their...
» read full story August 19th, 2008 - 16:05

Isinbayeva Brings a Smile Back to China after Liu Drama

Beijing - The golden world record glamour of Yelena Isinbayeva brought a smile back to Chinese...
» read full story August 18th, 2008 - 19:01

Maria Mutola's Final Olympic Mission

Beijing - Maria Mutola was 15 when she had the honour of being the flag-vbearer for her native...
» read full story August 18th, 2008 - 18:59
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Movies

Director of Mandela biopic has "inspirational" meeting with icon

Johannesburg  - The filmaker who will direct the biopic of former South African president...
» read full story March 13th, 2009 - 19:30
The 14th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards Under Spotlight

The 14th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards Under Spotlight

The nominations for the 14th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards were announced Tuesday. Ben Lyons, Rosie...
» read full story December 09th, 2008 - 23:51
“Four Christmases” Tops Box Office for Second-Straight Weekend

“Four Christmases” Tops Box Office for Second-Straight Weekend

‘Tis the season to be jolly… and entertained. Moviegoers followed the holiday spirit last week and...
» read full story December 08th, 2008 - 14:07
'Four Christmases' Repeats Box Office Success

'Four Christmases' Repeats Box Office Success

The Christmas Spirit settled well over movie theaters it seems, as moviegoers enjoyed a second...
» read full story December 07th, 2008 - 22:22
With $31.6M, “Four Christmases” Tops This Weekend Box Office

With $31.6M, “Four Christmases” Tops This Weekend Box Office

“Four Christmases”, the new Seth Gordon film earned the top spot in this weekend box office with...
» read full story November 30th, 2008 - 22:09
What a Bite! “Twilight” Scores Big at Box Office

What a Bite! “Twilight” Scores Big at Box Office

Vampire love seems to be contagious these days, as the highly anticipated “Twilight” took in...
» read full story November 24th, 2008 - 15:37
“Twilight” Earns Top Spot With  $70,5 Million

“Twilight” Earns Top Spot With $70,5 Million

After a good opening day on Friday, “Twilight” has meet the expectations and earned the first...
» read full story November 23rd, 2008 - 21:16
“Redemption” to Quench Our Thirst for “24’s” Jack Bauer

“Redemption” to Quench Our Thirst for “24’s” Jack Bauer

Jack Bauer is returning tonight in order to show all the “24” aficionados out there that he is...
» read full story November 23rd, 2008 - 15:55
“24” – Jack Bauer Is More Powerful than Ever

“24” – Jack Bauer Is More Powerful than Ever

All “24” fans out there must be thrilled. They don’t have to wait until January 11 in order to...
» read full story November 22nd, 2008 - 14:50
“24” Is Back… At Least for a Couple of Hours

“24” Is Back… At Least for a Couple of Hours

Approximately 18 months after “24” left the air and just a couple of months before the show sees...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 15:12
“James Bond: Quantum Of Solace” Scores Less Than Previously Reported

“James Bond: Quantum Of Solace” Scores Less Than Previously Reported

James Bond was not as efficient as one had initially thought, but the superspy still scored big at...
» read full story November 18th, 2008 - 14:07
Late U.S. Release Brings Mr. Bond $70.4 Million Worth Of Solace

Late U.S. Release Brings Mr. Bond $70.4 Million Worth Of Solace

He may have failed to win critical acclaim, but James Bond still is the top entertainer for...
» read full story November 17th, 2008 - 14:12
James Bond Worldwide Hysteria Despite Not So Favorable Reviews

James Bond Worldwide Hysteria Despite Not So Favorable Reviews

It appears that Agent 007’s 22nd adventure was incredibly well received in the U.S.A. this weekend....
» read full story November 16th, 2008 - 21:41
“Quantum of Solace” Expected To Be Unstoppable

“Quantum of Solace” Expected To Be Unstoppable

Although the new James Bond movie “Quantum of Solace” still has one more day to go before hitting...
» read full story November 13th, 2008 - 14:37

Hollywood's holiday plans may add to the grim mood

Los Angeles - Has Hollywood misread the mood of the country? The Tinseltown's elite may have...
» read full story November 13th, 2008 - 13:58
With $63.5 million, Madagascar Sequel Roars Atop Box Office

With $63.5 million, Madagascar Sequel Roars Atop Box Office

“Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” single-handedly elevated the weekend’s box office 29 percent...
» read full story November 10th, 2008 - 14:14

Madagascar - The King of This Weekend's Box Office

New York - The animated comedy Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa was the king of the box-office jungle...
» read full story November 10th, 2008 - 09:53
'Madagascar Escape 2 Africa' Scores $63.5M At The Box Office

'Madagascar Escape 2 Africa' Scores $63.5M At The Box Office

This weekend's top spot at the box office was claimed by Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the...
» read full story November 10th, 2008 - 01:55
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Rules The Box Office With $63 Million

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Rules The Box Office With $63 Million

As expected, “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” topped this weekend box office, by earning $63,500,000...
» read full story November 09th, 2008 - 20:48
“Escape 2 Africa” Offers Some Valuable Life Lessons

“Escape 2 Africa” Offers Some Valuable Life Lessons

Back in 2005, DreamWorks Animation, an independent American animation studio, produced the movie...
» read full story November 08th, 2008 - 17:26
“Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” To Take Over The Box Office?

“Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” To Take Over The Box Office?

The year 2005 witnessed the rise of one of the most popular animated movies of the last decade....
» read full story November 07th, 2008 - 23:57
Sly Stallone to Direct Jason Statham, Jet Li in “The Expendables”

Sly Stallone to Direct Jason Statham, Jet Li in “The Expendables”

Sylvester Stallone will direct British movie star Jason Statham and Kung-fu sensation Jet Li in the...
» read full story November 06th, 2008 - 16:28
Jada Pinkett-Smith Loves Being On “Madagascar” 1&2

Jada Pinkett-Smith Loves Being On “Madagascar” 1&2

One of the most popular animated movies of the last few years has been “Madagascar”, popularity...
» read full story November 03rd, 2008 - 14:00

"Harry Potter" Influences the Agenda of This Fall’s Movies

Who would have though that Harry Potter will get to influence James Bond?  After the sixth sequel...
» read full story August 22nd, 2008 - 20:45
Spike Lee Won't 'Shut His Face'

Spike Lee Won't 'Shut His Face'

Two of Hollywood's most respected moviemakers, Clint Eastwood and Spike Lee, are making headlines...
» read full story June 07th, 2008 - 00:23

Godard Cancels Participation in Tel Aviv Film Fest

French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard has canceled his participation in the Tel Aviv International...
» read full story June 03rd, 2008 - 14:08
Shia LaBeouf Travels "The Dark Fields"

Shia LaBeouf Travels "The Dark Fields"

Shia LaBeouf has been announced as the star of upcoming thriller “The Dark Fields,”...
» read full story April 14th, 2008 - 12:19
10,000 B.C. On The Way To Become a Big Box Office Hit

10,000 B.C. On The Way To Become a Big Box Office Hit

In spite of the cold welcome from movie critics, “10,000 B.C.” is on the verge to become a box...
» read full story March 09th, 2008 - 10:48
Drew Barrymore Fights World Hunger With $1 Million Donation

Drew Barrymore Fights World Hunger With $1 Million Donation

Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore announced her very generous contribution to the United Nations...
» read full story March 04th, 2008 - 09:21
Movie Review: ‘The Bucket List’

Movie Review: ‘The Bucket List’

“The Bucket List”, Rob Reiner’s movie (Rumor Has It) about old men getting their last wishes, is a...
» read full story January 11th, 2008 - 16:17
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UN Report: Mobile Subscribers Reach 4.1 Billion At The End of 2008

UN Report: Mobile Subscribers Reach 4.1 Billion At The End of 2008

Over the past five years, the Information and communication technologies index showed that almost...
» read full story March 03rd, 2009 - 16:13
Did Google Earth Really Find Atlantis?

Did Google Earth Really Find Atlantis?

Many wonder whether Google Earth’s software could have possibly located the secret and...
» read full story February 22nd, 2009 - 13:42
Google Earth Did NOT Spot Atlantis…This Time

Google Earth Did NOT Spot Atlantis…This Time

Google Earth may be capable of finding a lot of things, but Atlantis in not one of them, at least...
» read full story February 21st, 2009 - 15:07
Facebook – Five Years and 150 Million Users Later

Facebook – Five Years and 150 Million Users Later

Five years ago, social networking sites were just beginning to emerge and gain popularity. Now,...
» read full story February 05th, 2009 - 14:51
Resident Evil 5 Demo: Exclusively On Xbox Live For A Week

Resident Evil 5 Demo: Exclusively On Xbox Live For A Week

 In case if you are the happy owner of a Xbox 360, then Xbox Live has a pretty nice surprise...
» read full story January 15th, 2009 - 12:12
Facebook, MySpace Absolute Rulers In Mobile Social Networking

Facebook, MySpace Absolute Rulers In Mobile Social Networking

Social networking has longtime crossed the border between desktops and mobile devices, and as a...
» read full story October 08th, 2008 - 15:27
AMD Will Split Into Two Operations

AMD Will Split Into Two Operations

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) was helped by two Abu Dhabi investment firms with several billion...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 19:49
Astronauts to Use the Moon in Training for Mars

Astronauts to Use the Moon in Training for Mars

NASA chief Mike Griffin spoke this week at the International Astronautical Congress in Glasgow,...
» read full story October 02nd, 2008 - 18:00
Facebook Plans to Set Up Its HQ in Ireland

Facebook Plans to Set Up Its HQ in Ireland

Dublin - Deputy Prime Minister Mary Coughlan released a statement on Thursday saying networking...
» read full story October 02nd, 2008 - 15:03

Google Offers $10 M for World's Best Ideas

Google promised to offer 10 million dollars as prize money in a competition designed to transform...
» read full story September 26th, 2008 - 10:05
Behind the "Goo-phone": The world goes mobile

Behind the "Goo-phone": The world goes mobile

San Francisco - When Google co-founder Larry Page talked Tuesday about his company's first venture...
» read full story September 23rd, 2008 - 23:10
O3b to Deploy 16 Satellites to Bring the Internet to Developing Countries

O3b to Deploy 16 Satellites to Bring the Internet to Developing Countries

O3b Networks, which by the way stands for “the other three billion”(people worldwide with no...
» read full story September 11th, 2008 - 21:16
Google & Partners Fund Satellite Internet Project For Emerging Markets

Google & Partners Fund Satellite Internet Project For Emerging Markets

O3b Networks will support Google, Liberty Global and HSBC Principal Investments in their plan to...
» read full story September 10th, 2008 - 15:04
Cheap Web Access for Poor or Remote Countries

Cheap Web Access for Poor or Remote Countries

Satellite Company O3b Networks that stands for "other 3 billion," referring to the...
» read full story September 09th, 2008 - 21:56
Microsoft OOXML to Become ISO/IEC 29500 Standard

Microsoft OOXML to Become ISO/IEC 29500 Standard

The International Standards Organisation has declared Microsoft's OOXML document format an...
» read full story August 16th, 2008 - 21:37
comScore: Social Networking Sites' Popularity Increases Worldwide

comScore: Social Networking Sites' Popularity Increases Worldwide

Global use of social networking sites has been constantly increasing in the past year, the latest...
» read full story August 14th, 2008 - 13:05
Apple Joins Dell And HP In Top 3 US PC Vendors

Apple Joins Dell And HP In Top 3 US PC Vendors

The U.S. PC market brought a top three spot for Apple in second quarter this year, reaching an...
» read full story July 18th, 2008 - 21:34
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009

Microsoft's Dynamics AX software has been updated to version 2009. Dynamics is one of Microsoft’s...
» read full story June 03rd, 2008 - 14:56
Brazil, India Join South Africa In OOXML Standardization Appeal

Brazil, India Join South Africa In OOXML Standardization Appeal

Before the deadline expired, the International Standards Organization (ISO) and the...
» read full story May 30th, 2008 - 14:43
The Wait Is Over: Apple To Deliver 3G iPhone In June

The Wait Is Over: Apple To Deliver 3G iPhone In June

The wait will be over soon: iPhone 3G is just one month away, actually, less than one month, as...
» read full story May 21st, 2008 - 14:52
Apple Is Out Of iPhones! No Worries, 3G Is On Its Way!

Apple Is Out Of iPhones! No Worries, 3G Is On Its Way!

The iPhone is in the news again…so to speak, it never actually left…but this time, we might get...
» read full story May 13th, 2008 - 14:13
The iPhone Journey Continues To India And Australia

The iPhone Journey Continues To India And Australia

Ah…the iPhone…you want it? You’ll probably get it soon, as Apple closed several new agreements...
» read full story May 12th, 2008 - 14:00
Vodafone Introduces The iPhone To 10 New Markets

Vodafone Introduces The iPhone To 10 New Markets

The European mobile network operator Vodafone unveiled on Tuesday it had signed an agreement with...
» read full story May 06th, 2008 - 10:36
Dell Announces Redesigned Line of Vostro Notebooks

Dell Announces Redesigned Line of Vostro Notebooks

Dell announced its new lineup of Vostro notebooks aimed at small and medium sized businesses. The...
» read full story April 15th, 2008 - 23:33
Cables Cut: Major Internet Disruption in Middle East

Cables Cut: Major Internet Disruption in Middle East

Internet service is disrupted more than 50 percent across the entire Middle East. The outages are...
» read full story January 30th, 2008 - 21:16
Microsoft And Dell To Fight AIDS With (Red) Products

Microsoft And Dell To Fight AIDS With (Red) Products

Dell and Microsoft will join their forces in an initiative to support the (Red) Foundation efforts...
» read full story January 23rd, 2008 - 22:56
OLPC Might Initiate ‘Give One, Get One’ Program For Europe

OLPC Might Initiate ‘Give One, Get One’ Program For Europe

OLPC might give Europe a try, according to Walter Bender, president of the One Laptop Per Child...
» read full story January 07th, 2008 - 14:31
Meraki Builds San Francisco's Wi-Fi Network

Meraki Builds San Francisco's Wi-Fi Network

Back in December 2005, San Francisco’s city government had issued an RFP (request for proposals) to...
» read full story January 04th, 2008 - 20:54
Alltel Wireless Launched its Voice2TXT Service

Alltel Wireless Launched its Voice2TXT Service

Alltel Wireless announced in September that it had reached a deal with SpinVox to provide the...
» read full story December 17th, 2007 - 23:41
Microsoft Acquires Mapping Services Provider Multimap

Microsoft Acquires Mapping Services Provider Multimap

United Kingdom based provider of mapping and location-based services, Multimap.com, was acquired by...
» read full story December 12th, 2007 - 20:20
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Business

China Mobile buys 12 per cent stake in Taiwan's Far East Tone

Taipei - China Mobile, China's largest cellphone company, signed a strategic alliance agreement...
» read full story April 29th, 2009 - 21:39

Fans apply for over 1.6 million tickets 2010 World Cup tickets

Johannesburg - Football fans applied for over 1.6 million tickets for the 2010 football World Cup...
» read full story April 01st, 2009 - 19:49

China's Chery launches two new models at Bangkok motor show

    Bangkok - China's Chery Automobile on Wednesday used the annual Bangkok...
» read full story March 25th, 2009 - 20:24
Nokia Presents Its New XpressMusic Mobile Phone

Nokia Presents Its New XpressMusic Mobile Phone

Nokia presented yesterday its new 5630 XpressMusic mobile phone, which was...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 15:35
The Gates Foundation Delivers On Its Projects

The Gates Foundation Delivers On Its Projects

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced earlier today the kickoff of a $6.9 million...
» read full story December 19th, 2008 - 16:10

IDC Lowers Forecast For PC Shipments

IDC, a market researcher, has announced on Wednesday its previsions concerning PC sales for the...
» read full story December 04th, 2008 - 00:19

Global air traffic declines for second consecutive month

Geneva - Air traffic continued to contract in October, statistics released Thursday showed, marking...
» read full story November 27th, 2008 - 18:18
“Quantum Of Solace” Earns Less Than Previously Reported

“Quantum Of Solace” Earns Less Than Previously Reported

James Bond was not as efficient as one had initially thought, but the superspy still scored big at...
» read full story November 19th, 2008 - 12:18

World summit aims to close gaps in finance market rules

Washington - The leaders of the world's top economic powers are expected to agree Saturday to close...
» read full story November 15th, 2008 - 09:51

Half-price BMW, Anyone? South Africa Feels The Squeeze

Johannesburg - When Zafar Wahid, a project manager with Liberty Life insurance company, was...
» read full story November 13th, 2008 - 13:35
Ivory Products Will No Longer Be Available On eBay

Ivory Products Will No Longer Be Available On eBay

In an effort to help protect the endangered African and Asian elephants, eBay announced that it...
» read full story October 21st, 2008 - 16:58

Poor Take Hits too as Financial Crisis Moves Beyond the Rich

Washington - As the world's richest nations debate how to bring a catastrophic financial crisis...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 09:53

McCain, Obama warn of high stakes in financial crisis

New York - Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama on Thursday warned of the high...
» read full story September 25th, 2008 - 19:21

Financial Crisis Can't Stop Africa Aid, Leaders Warn

New York - African leaders warned Monday that the financial crisis enveloping advanced economies...
» read full story September 23rd, 2008 - 10:08
Facebook Tops The Tops

Facebook Tops The Tops

Due to its extremely fast growing network and popularity, Facebook now holds the title as the...
» read full story August 13th, 2008 - 14:06
Gartner Reports: Apple Joins Dell, HP In Top 3 U.S. PC Vendors

Gartner Reports: Apple Joins Dell, HP In Top 3 U.S. PC Vendors

The U.S. PC market brought a top three spot for Apple in second quarter this year, reaching an...
» read full story July 17th, 2008 - 11:51
IBM Supports... Chocolate and Africa

IBM Supports... Chocolate and Africa

IBM has launched an interesting strategy in Africa, which aims to help the nations on the continent...
» read full story June 27th, 2008 - 11:50
Virgin Mobile Introduces Its New $79.99 Unlimited Plan

Virgin Mobile Introduces Its New $79.99 Unlimited Plan

Virgin Mobile USA Inc. announced today its new unlimited calling plan "Totally...
» read full story June 24th, 2008 - 12:35
The iPhone Network Spreads To Africa And Europe

The iPhone Network Spreads To Africa And Europe

The iPhone market is continuously expanding, as France Telecom’s wireless subsidiary Orange...
» read full story May 16th, 2008 - 16:04
Gates Foundation Grants $306 M to Help Poor Farmers

Gates Foundation Grants $306 M to Help Poor Farmers

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation made public its intent to donate $306 million to help the...
» read full story January 25th, 2008 - 11:50
Zain Sets $935 Million Deal with Nokia Siemens Networks

Zain Sets $935 Million Deal with Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks won a $935 million contract to build 2G and 3G mobile networks in Saudi...
» read full story January 07th, 2008 - 12:26
Dominique Strauss-Kahn Is New IMF Managing Director

Dominique Strauss-Kahn Is New IMF Managing Director

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) appointed former French finance minister Dominique...
» read full story September 28th, 2007 - 21:37
McDonalds Reports August Sale Growth of 8.1 Percent

McDonalds Reports August Sale Growth of 8.1 Percent

McDonald's Corp., the world's largest chain of fast-food restaurants , reported an 8.1 percent...
» read full story September 11th, 2007 - 15:42
General Motors Exceeds Forecasts with $891-Million Profit

General Motors Exceeds Forecasts with $891-Million Profit

General Motors Corporation exceeded forecasts and reported a second quarter profit of 891 million...
» read full story August 01st, 2007 - 13:47
EU Accuses Intel of Monopoly Abuse

EU Accuses Intel of Monopoly Abuse

On Friday the EU regulators charged Intel with abusing its dominant market position. The European...
» read full story July 27th, 2007 - 16:49
Wolfowitz Out, Blair Could Be In

Wolfowitz Out, Blair Could Be In

World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz announced his resignation Thursday, effective June 30, a World...
» read full story May 18th, 2007 - 12:59
19% Increase in Headline Earnings For Mittal Steel South Africa

19% Increase in Headline Earnings For Mittal Steel South Africa

Mittal Steel South Africa, a subsidiary of Arcelor Mittal steel group, the world's largest steel...
» read full story May 16th, 2007 - 14:48
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World

Clinton seeks "meaningful" steps against climate change

   Washington - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called for the...
» read full story April 27th, 2009 - 22:42

Voting underway in South Africa's fourth democratic poll

Soweto, South Africa - Voting was under way Wednesday in South Africa's fourth general election...
» read full story April 22nd, 2009 - 09:21

Queen tops British trust survey

London - Queen Elizabeth II enjoys greater trust than any other public figure or politician in...
» read full story April 17th, 2009 - 08:05

Pope Benedict XVI spends 82nd birthday resting

Castel Gandolfo, Italy - Following a week of intense Easter festivities, Pope Benedict XVI was set...
» read full story April 16th, 2009 - 14:31

EU seeks to promote "modern" image of North Africa

Brussels - The European Union is sponsoring television programmes designed to promote North African...
» read full story April 15th, 2009 - 18:14

Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Easter Mass

Vatican City  - Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Easter Sunday Mass in St Peter's Square with a...
» read full story April 12th, 2009 - 19:19

Somali pirates demand ransom as US Navy sends more ships

Nairobi/Washington - Somali pirates, holding a US ship captain in a lifeboat and surrounded by two...
» read full story April 11th, 2009 - 12:07

Vatican "astonished" by Belgian protest over condoms

Vatican City - The reaction of Belgium's parliament to Pope Benedict XVI's remarks against the use...
» read full story April 03rd, 2009 - 18:55

Some 21 dead and over 200 missing in shipwreck off Libya

Rome - At least two boats carrying hundreds of African would-be immigrants have sank off the Libyan...
» read full story March 31st, 2009 - 14:01

EU greets US proposal for climate change forum in April

   Beijing - The European Union on Monday welcomed US President Barack Obama's...
» read full story March 30th, 2009 - 13:02

French bishop sparks new row on condoms and AIDS

Paris  - The bishop of the French city of Orleans, Monsignor Andre Fort, rekindled a row...
» read full story March 27th, 2009 - 15:37

Pope Benedict ends Africa trip following rousing Angola welcome

Luanda  - Pope Benedict XVI left Africa on Monday after a week-long visit, which was marred at...
» read full story March 23rd, 2009 - 14:01

Shark kills 16-year-old South African surfer

Johannesburg - A 16-year-old surfer died after being attacked by a shark off the coast of South...
» read full story March 23rd, 2009 - 11:29

Pope holds million-strong mass at finale of Africa tour

Luanda - Pope Benedict XVI rounded off a week-long trip to Africa with an outdoor mass attended by...
» read full story March 22nd, 2009 - 20:29

Pope tells oil-rich Angola to tend to its poor

Luanda/Yaounde - Arriving in Angola on the second leg of his Africa trip, Pope Benedict XVI Friday...
» read full story March 20th, 2009 - 18:23

UN rights chief decries racism ahead of Sharpeville anniversary

Geneva - The United Nations top rights official, Navi Pillay, issued a call Friday denouncing...
» read full story March 20th, 2009 - 11:07

Pope lauds Christian and Muslim coexistence in Cameroon

Yaounde - Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday held up the peaceful coexistence of Christians and Muslims...
» read full story March 19th, 2009 - 13:53

France slams pope's condom statements

Paris - The French government on Wednesday sharply criticized comments made by Pope Benedict XVI...
» read full story March 18th, 2009 - 19:56

Pope on first visit to Africa arrives in Cameroon

Yaounde - Pope Benedict XVI arriving Tuesday in Cameroon for his first visit to Africa as pontiff,...
» read full story March 17th, 2009 - 19:59

Benedict to push reconciliation on first Africa papal visit

Johannesburg - Four years after his ascension to the throne of St Peter, Pope Benedict XVI embarks...
» read full story March 15th, 2009 - 11:49

NATO to divert South-East Asia warships to fight Somali pirates

Mons, Belgium - NATO is to divert seven warships, bound on the alliance's first-ever visit to Asia,...
» read full story March 13th, 2009 - 15:00
The Black History Month

The Black History Month

It has been 40 years now since the month of February has been designated Black History Month in...
» read full story February 15th, 2009 - 16:10

Tough Cattle Shrug Off Europe's Snow

Kiel, Germany - As the bitter chill of winter grips Europe, one of the toughest of bovine breeds,...
» read full story January 09th, 2009 - 13:01

Report: CIA strike in Pakistan killed suspect in African bombings

   Washington - A January 1 strike from an unmanned CIA drone in Pakistan killed...
» read full story January 09th, 2009 - 08:32

A Motoryclist Was Found Dead At The Dakar Rally

Buenos Aires - During the race in Argentina, a French motorcyclist from the Dakar Rally was found...
» read full story January 07th, 2009 - 15:28

Modern Marrakesh Offers Tantalizing Glimpses Of Oriental Magic

Marrakesh - Marrakesh in Morocco is not only one of the most exhilarating cities in Africa -...
» read full story December 30th, 2008 - 16:23

African Union Still Fails To Keep The Peace In 2008

Johannesburg/Nairobi - The African Union's attempts to keep peace on the continent were again...
» read full story December 22nd, 2008 - 13:25

UN Nuclear Watchdog Leaves Much To Do For New Director

Vienna - As Mohamed ElBaradei is about to enter his last year as head of the International Atomic...
» read full story December 22nd, 2008 - 13:19

UN Fears World Financial Turmoil Will Sink Programmes

New York - The United Nations may be the next unintended victim of the global economic crisis as...
» read full story December 22nd, 2008 - 13:13

Obama Election Only Bright Spot In Black Year For Africa

Nairobi/Johannesburg - You know it has been a bad year when the only news to cheer is the election...
» read full story December 19th, 2008 - 13:44
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