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  • People Enjoy Top Commitment of Their Leadership, Says Nigerian Journalist

    A Nigerian journalist who participated in the 17th Independence Day anniversary said that unlike the case in a number of African countries, the Eritrean people enjoy top commitment of their leadership.
    2008-06-05 21:10:22

  • Uganda: Home Advantage Didn't Save Christine

    Nicolette must have wished we had shown her more L.O.V.E. - the title of the Natalie Cole song she sang last Sunday. Faycal must also have felt dejected that we did not hear the several "Hello"s he called out for viewer votes perhaps while he executed the Lionel Richie ballad during the Idols Top 10 spectacular.
    2008-06-05 21:11:28

  • Zimbabwe: Idols Spectacular Lives Up to Billing

    The first Idols Spectacular lived up to its billing on Sunday as DStv audiences across Africa tuned in to see the Idols Top 10 in action.
    2008-06-05 21:09:28

  • Turkey Upholds College Scarf Ban

    The country's top court ruled that a constitutional amendment to allow women in headscarves on university campuses was anti-secularist and hence unlawful
    2008-06-05 21:04:11

  • Turkish Court Upholds College Head Scarf Ban

    Turkey's top court ruled Thursday that Islamic head scarves violate secularism and cannot be allowed at universities.
    2008-06-05 21:00:00

  • Russia's Top General Replaced In Reform Push

    President Dmitry Medvedev dismissed Russia's top military officer Tuesday in an apparent effort to assert Kremlin control over the armed forces and smooth the path for reforms.
    2008-06-05 21:00:00

  • Uthappa looks to cement berth

    Kochi: After floating in the top and middle orders for quite a while, Robin Uthappa is now desperate for a permanent slot in the One Day international lineup, which he believes would facilitate his Test inclusion as well.
    2008-06-05 20:46:17

  • Resignations Shake-Up Air Force

    Defense Secretary Robert Gates is forcing the resignation of the Air Force's top brass, according to officials. Chief of Staff Gen. Michael Moseley and Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne have reportedly both been asked to step down.
    2008-06-05 20:48:33

  • Continental Airlines To Cut 3,000 Jobs, Capacity

    Continental Airlines said Thursday it is cutting 3,000 jobs and reducing capacity by 11 percent, citing record fuel costs that have pushed the industry into its worst crisis since 2001. It also said its two top executives will forgo pay for the rest of the year.
    2008-06-05 20:55:34

  • Ford To Cut White-collar Salary Costs By 15 Percent

    A top Ford Motor Co. executive is telling North American white-collar workers the company wants to cut its salaried work force costs by 15 percent.
    2008-06-05 20:55:34
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