The International Monetary Fund has recognized the government of Somalia, ending a 22-year break in relations that could lead to IMF technical and policy support to the country.”The International Monetary Fund today recognized the Federal Government of Somalia, headed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, paving the way for the resumption of relations after a 22-year […]
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe welcomes dialogue rejects interference.
18 April 2013 by
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has said he will not accept foreign interference during elections later this year.In an address to mark 33 years of Zimbabwean independence on Thursday, Mugabe welcomed recent efforts by Western nations to reopen dialogue with Zimbabwe after years of isolation to protest political violence, rights abuses and alleged vote rigging.However, […]
And the winner is…
15 April 2013 by
NEW YORK — The Denver Post won a Pulitzer Prize on Monday for its coverage of the movie theater massacre in Aurora, Colo., while The New York Times captured four awards for reporting on a harrowing avalanche, the rise of a new aristocracy in China and the business practices of Apple and Wal-Mart. The Associated […]
Sudan’s Bashir arrives in South Sudan
13 April 2013 by
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir visits South Sudan for the first time since 2011. President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan has ordered the border with South Sudan to be opened, during his first visit since it gained independence. Tensions between the two countries have been strained since the separation in 2011 and brought them to the brink […]
A hardline stance towards peace?
13 April 2013 by
Salaam Fayyad Resigns: Prime Minister Of Palestine Steps Down RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian Prime Minister Salaam Fayyad resigned on Saturday, leaving the Palestinians without one of their most moderate and well-respected voices just as the U.S. is launching a new push for Mideast peace. A statement from the official Palestinian news agency Wafa said […]
Stock index futures fall
12 April 2013 by
(Reuters) – Stock index futures fell on Friday, a day after Wall Street scaled fresh heights, as investors awaited a round of economic data and quarterly results from major banks. The Dow and benchmark S&P 500 closed at record highs on Thursday, extending this year’s rally to a 13.4 percent gain for the Dow and […]
After Hugo
12 April 2013 by
Nicolas Maduro and rival Henrique Capriles make last-ditch appeals at mass rallies before Sunday’s crucial election. CARACAS, Venezuela — Interim president Nicolas Maduro and opposition challenger Henrique Capriles made their final speeches to voters as official campaigning closed ahead of Venezuela’s election. Hundreds of thousands rallied in Caracas, the capital, to support Maduro, on Thursday. Some […]