Madrid to host conference on Avicenna and Averroes

Madrid Complutense University is to discuss and analyse two of the most prominent philosopher of the Muslim Spain.  " Tehran Times Culture Desk TEHRAN -- The Complutense University of Madrid is to hold a...

More bodies unearthed in Brazil mudslides

As the days pass, the real tragedy of the Santa Catarina mudslides comes out to light. Rescue workers continue to unearth more bodies as the death toll rises. .   "  2008-11-29 20:17:01 - ITAJAI,...

Raul Castro attends first Catholic beatification in Cuba

Despite US embargo, Cuba continues to improve bilateral relations with foreign governments and States. Today and as an example of the betterment of its relations wit the Vatican, President Raul Castro...

Mumbai: Citizen Journalists Provide Glimpses Into Attacks

The following New York Times article comments on the merits of Citizen Journalism during the horrid moments of the recent Mumbai terrorist attacks. It only quotes the information as provided by Twitter....

Brazil: Amazon deforestation accelerates

Brazil is again destroying the Amazon. It is not the first time deforestation in on the increase. From colonial times, Brazil has allowed gold miners, farmers and illegal logging to destroy its forests. No...

Fidel Castro to receive Caricom award

The Caribbean Community (Caricom) is to grant Cuban Fidel Castro an award for his contributions to the Caribbean region and the world. This award will certainly irk Castro´s opponents in Florida and conservatives...

Mumbai attack: Satellite phone vital clue to solve mystery (UPDATED II)

As the search and speculations for the identity of the Mumbai terror attacks continue, a new evidence has been uncovered: The satellite phone and global positioning system (GPS) map recovered from a trawler...

Poll riots erupt in Nigerian city (UPDATED)

In reaction to the results of local elections, there were riots in the Nigerian city of Joss as Muslims and Christians disputed victory. Sadly, 20 people died and many remain injured. "The election result has not...

Britons 'among Mumbai attackers'

Some reports seem to indicated that British citizens were involeved in the Mumbai attacks. However, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said it was to early to say Britons were involved. "But Indian Chief Minister...

Bolivia blasts US on trade benefits

In another reaction to the imminent suspension of US benefits to Bolivia over its war on drugs, President Evo Morales blasted the Bush administration. Two days ago, Bush  suspended Bolivia's...

US: 'Evidence could prove Cheney's crime'

An ongoing battle against US Vice President Dick Cheney has made some progress.  The District Attorney of Willacy County in Texas, Juan Angel Guerra, stated there were enough evidence...

Medvedev in Cuba to improve ties

After visiting Peru, Brazil and Venezuela, Russian President Medvedev called upon Havana. His visit is most welcome as Cuba and Russian had distanced themselves after the end of the cold war. But now and amid the...

Brazil to have special prisons for young adults

Brazilian government has announced a project to build prisons for young adults by 2009.  This special prisons will provide inmates with proper academic and vocational courses and health care....

Venezuela could punish channel for vote coverage

Local opposition TV network Globovision could face legal punishment for infringing electoral laws during recent local elections. Chavez´s administration claims that Globovision violated broadcast laws when it...

Iraq: Secret SOFA provisions exposed

As Iraqi Parliament discussed the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), a local media outlet - al-Moheet - denounced the existence of secret provisions that affected their country. It is unclear whether such...
 

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