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'Fraud' halts US refugee scheme
"The United States has suspended a programme aimed at reuniting refugees in Africa with relatives in the US because of widespread fraud. The US state department said DNA tests showed the majority of those applying had no family relationships in the US. Thousands of Africans... AU Suspends Mauritania
Following the military coup that took place earlier this week, the African Union has suspended Mauritania's membership. The coup was orchestrated by General Muhammad Ould Abdel Aziz, who also staged the coup that... Rice acknowledges US policy shift on Iran
I think its high time people start talking with one another, online talking, not committing anything. I think this is the right step forward. "Rice acknowledges US policy shift on Iran 6 hours ago WASHINGTON (AFP)... U.S. reverses course, will send envoy to talks with Iran
"The Bush administration has decided to break with previous policy by sending one of its most senior diplomats to engage Iran's top nuclear official, the White House announced Wednesday. ... Iran lifts hopes of progress on nuclear strategy
The US government is heralding Iran's recent change in tone with cautious approval today, acknowledging that there appears to be debate within the country over how to handle the economic sanctions caused by its... China to close plants over Games
China has now ordered that 40 factories be closed in Beijing in the run-up to the Olympic Games, but many are doubtful that it is actually going to make a difference."The plants in the eastern port city of Tianjin... Kenya urges AU to suspend Mugabe
Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe is not only facing criticisim from the international community but from his own people as well. The Kenyan Prime minister Raila Odinga is urging the African union to suspend him until he allows free and fair elections, which we all know is never going... The Constitution Has Been Suspended!
""But the Constitution of the United States, as a restraining influence in keeping the federal government within the carefully prescribed channels of power, is moribund, if not dead. We are witnessing its death-agonies, for when this bill becomes a law, if unhappily it... Bush halts Iraq troop cuts but shortens tours
President George Bush did make a statement on the Iraq war today, but it was not the statement many wanted to hear.He will leave the Iraq war as his legacy to his successor when he does step down."President George W....School Board violated rights of Suspended cop
"Titus said he did not receive any written notice of his wrongdoings and has not been afforded a hearing in the matter, despite the detailed process outlined in school manuals."Violence Erupts in Kenya After MP Murdered, Power Outages Across Countinent
Adding to tensions already stretched to the breaking point and beyond, a second Opposition member of Parliament was killed today by a police officer. Despite police insistence that the murder was not politically...Scientist James Watson flies home after employers suspend him
Good riddance, I say. It is a right and bold step. Kudos to the institute."The Nobel Laureate who provoked an international row by apparently claiming that black people are less intelligent than whites left Britain...China confirms H5N1 strain of bird flu among ducks
China's Agriculture Ministry has confirmed a suspected outbreak of H5N1 bird flu among ducks on five farms in the Panyu district near Hong Kong starting September 5. "China, which raises more poultry than any other...Boy faces Prison or deportation for flashing
"Fifteen-year-old Luis Miguel Chacon Trujillo maintained his composure Tuesday until the subject of prison came up. Trujillo, who last lived in Lynn Haven, has spent the last 238 days in jail awaiting trial on a change of exposing himself to an 8-year-old in January. He was...Dogs found dead at Daytona track
"BreadWinner Kennels had other greyhounds that tested positive for traces of cocaine. August 25, 2007 DAYTONA BEACH - State and local investigators Friday were sorting out how...
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