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Mwaala gwa Nashilongo: The Humanitarian King of Uukwaluudhi (1880-1959)

New Era -
IN the final analysis of the research findings on the history of Uukwaluudhi documented by Vilho Shigwedha and published in 1999 by the Nami... WE have said this before and we repeat - Russia and China had better wake up from their political slumber ...

Syria violence kills over 40; UN council meets

Ynetnews -
Security forces killed over 40 people in Syria on Friday, activists and residents said, as people in Homs mourned 14 members of a family they said were slain by militiamen in one of the worst sectarian attacks in a 10-month revolt.

A passion for teaching

Namibia Economist -
Marybeth Gallagher, a qualified teacher and journalist, has given up a life of luxury in her native America to teach underprivileged children in Namibia.

Twitter faces censorship charges

Times of India -
Twitter was facing censorship charges after announcing it can now block tweets on a country-by-country basis if legally required to do so.

Walking the same street but destination remains unknown

Irish Times -
IF WHAT is said is true then Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger are walking down the same street, just in the opposite direction. One is on his way from Madrid to Arsenal, the other on his way to Spain from London.

Election ruling sparks protests

The Press Association -
Senegal's highest court has ruled the country's increasingly frail, 85-year-old president Abdoulaye Wade could run for a third term in next month's election, a deep blow to the country's opposition, which has vowed to take to the streets if the ageing ...

Will justice ever prevail in the general's case? - by Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro

New Era -
Sometimes I take offence when our leaders meander around the world attending plush and fancy conferences, one after the other, and tell ever... THE Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a flagship tournament undoubtedly haunted by the mysterious nature of ...

Solar-diesel hybrid plant unveiled

New Era -
WALVIS BAY - Informal traders along David Hambuda Street in Walvis Bay's Kuisebmond suburb are unhappy with the closure of several open-air ... WINDHOEK - ANC Youth League President Julius Malema's appeal against his five-year suspension this week has ...

Gunmen shoot two police in flashpoint Nigeria city

Times of Oman -
Gunmen: Gunmen shot two police officers in Kano, northern Nigeria, Friday, where attacks claimed by Islamist group Boko Haram killed 185 people last week, residents said.

African Union to open Chinese-funded HQ in Ethiopia

BBC News -
The African Union is due to inaugurate its newly built headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The entire $200m (£127m) project was funded by China as a gift to the AU, as Beijing continues to strengthen its influence in Africa.

Wamakko's sack : Mixed reactions greet in Sokoto

Vanguard -
IN Sokoto, the apex court decision was greeted with mixed reactions from supporters of Governor Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko and those of the opposition parties.

Suspects Should Shelve Presidential Ambitions

AllAfrica.com -
The debate on whether ICC suspects Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto should vie for the presidency should not be politicised or viewed through tribal lens.

Congo opposition leader calls for strike

Press TV -
Congo's opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi has called for an indefinite general strike across the country in protest at the results of the parliamentary and presidential elections.

Suicide bomb kills dozens in Iraq

Newsday -
World Newsday > News > World Suicide bomb kills dozens in Iraq Published: January 27, 2012 8:11 PM By Shia militias on Sunnis that could pave the way toward open sectarian warfare now that US troops have left Iraq.. The powerful blast -- the second ...

Russia: Liberal Candidate Is Barred From Election

New York Times -
The Central Election Commission on Friday barred Grigory A. Yavlinsky, founder of the liberal opposition party Yabloko, from competing in the March 4 presidential election.

Rhino Poaching in South Africa: Fighting Fire with Fire

Voice of America -
January 21, 2012 Rhino Poaching in South Africa: Fighting Fire with Fire Conservation groups consider more aggressive measures for protecting the endangered species Darren Taylor | Johannesburg, South Africa This is Part 3 of a 5-part series: Saving ...

UN rights chief: Libya govt must take over prisons

San Francisco Chronicle -
The UN's top human rights official says Libya's transitional government must take control of all makeshift prisons to prevent further atrocities against detainees.

Expert: Capitalism needs to be handled at a global level

RT -
The mountains of Switzerland are reflected in a sign of the World Economic Forum (WEF) at the Swiss resort of Davos on January 26, 2012.

Deep Yellow Limited Announces Higher Grade Uranium

Uranium Investing News -
Deep Yellow Limited (ASX:DYL) announced a re-estimate of its Inca deposit resulting in a 20% increase high-grade uranium. The deposit is located on EPL 3496 which is held 100% by DYL's wholly-owned Namibian subsidiary, Reptile Uranium Namibia (Pty) Ltd ...

Greece, creditors report progress in debt talks

Bangkok Post -
Greece and its creditors reported progress on a major debt writedown deal after fresh talks on Friday, as Athens seeks to escape a looming default and stem further turmoil in the eurozone.

Window Remains for Iran to Curb Controversial Nuclear Program

Voice of America -
January 27, 2012 Window Remains for Iran to Curb Controversial Nuclear Program Al Pessin | London International pressure is mounting to convince Iran not to build a nuclear weapon.

South Africa's Space Program Wants Twitter Input

Voice of America -
January 27, 2012 South Africa's Space Program Wants Twitter Input Nadia Samie | Johannesburg A new study shows that social networking is growing on the African continent, especially in South Africa, where the country's Twitter-active population posted ...

In China, Human Costs Are Built Into an iPad

New York Times -
The explosion ripped through Building A5 on a Friday evening last May, an eruption of fire and noise that twisted metal pipes as if they were discarded straws.

Smokey back determined! - by Staff Reporter

New Era -
It was unlike anything Windhoek has ever experienced; a seven piece band armed with instruments ranging from a lead guitar to a saxophone, a... WINDHOEK - Anyone who wants to enter season seven of Big Brother Africa must partner with another person to ...

Sorry, India: David Fincher's Unwillingness to Cut Nudity Means No Release For ...

/FILM (blog) -
Briefly: David Fincher is committed to the integrity of his films. He's committed to it to the degree that The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo won't be released in India, because the director refused to make cuts.

BBA 7 dangles $300000 prize, open for double entry

Vanguard -
By BENJAMIN NJOKU Mega-hit reality-TV franchise Big Brother Africa is surely known for springing up surprises every year and 2012 is no exception.

FA won't relish replay - Ferguson

Mirror.co.uk -
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted the Football Association might be hoping Manchester United's powderkeg FA Cup fourth-round tie with Liverpool on Saturday is settled at the first attempt.

Russian Cargo Ship Docks With International Space Station

Voice of America (blog) -
Russia's Mission Control says The Progress M-14M was launched from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan early Thursday. The cargo ship is delivering water, fuel, food, and scientific equipment to the six-member crew aboard the orbiting space station ...

Cape made of silk extracted from spiders to go on display

The Independent -
As Olympic fever sweeps the globe, it's important for travellers to retain a healthy degree of skept... Which part of the country has seen house prices rise six months in succession?

France: Ex-head of breast implant firm charged

CBS News -
(AP) MARSEILLE, France - French authorities have filed preliminary charges against the former head of a now-defunct company accused of supplying potentially faulty breast implants affecting thousands of women.

Toddler chews head off snake

Telegraph.co.uk -
Thirteen-month-old Imad Aleeyan, who has six teeth, was found chewing on the head of the 12 inch snake by his mother, who alerted the neighbourhood with her screams.

Business And Social Media Leaders Tackle HIV In Babies

Huffington Post -
01/27/12 11:09 AM ET AP DAVOS, Switzerland -- Business and social media leaders teamed up Friday to tackle the transmission of HIV from mothers to babies, saying the medicine and the money are largely in place, and with the right organizational skills ...

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MarketWatch -
Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. /quotes/zigman/102934/quotes/nls/infi INFI -39.90% shares declined sharply. The company halted a mid-stage trial of its potential treatment for pancreatic cancer after data showed patients lived longer taking a placebo.
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