South African President Jacob Zuma has visited former president and civil rights icon Nelson Mandela in the hospital and urged his countrymen to keep praying for the 94-year-old Nobel laureate. A presidential spokesman said Mr. Zuma assured Mr. Mandela of the love and support of all South Africans, young and old — and supporters the […]
South Africa’s Zuma Urges Countrymen to Pray for Ailing Mandela
Posted December 22nd, 2012 at 8:45 am (UTC-5)
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Russia Calls for Punishment for U.N. Helicopter Accident
Posted December 22nd, 2012 at 8:10 am (UTC-5)
Russia has called on South Sudan to punish those responsible for shooting down a United Nations helicopter, killing all four Russian crew members. In a Foreign Ministry statement Saturday, Moscow urged South Sudanese officials to take steps to make sure such incidents do not happen again. The statement said the “tragic occurrence” underscored the need […]
“Gangnam Style” Makes YouTube History
Posted December 22nd, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
South Korean pop artist Psy and his “Gangnam Style” video marked a historic milestone Friday. “Gangnam Style” is the first YouTube video to receive one billion views. The video was posted on the site in July. Psy raps in Korean in the video while dancing as if he is riding an invisible horse. Psy, who […]
North Korean Leader Calls for More Powerful Rockets
Posted December 22nd, 2012 at 6:00 am (UTC-5)
North Korea’s leader has called for the development of more powerful rockets, following last week’s successful launch of a long-range rocket. The official state media reported Saturday Kim Jong Un made the call for the advancement of North Korean rockets at a banquet Friday in Pyongyang. The U.S., South Korea, Japan and various other governments […]
Alcohol Off Menu for China’s Military
Posted December 22nd, 2012 at 5:50 am (UTC-5)
China’s military commission has initiated strict changes for high-ranking military officers in an effort to curb a stream of corruption scandals. Reports in state media Friday said the Central Military Commission’s new rules ban senior officers from holding receptions featuring alcohol and staying in luxury hotels when on work trips. According to the new commission […]
Alcohol Off Menu for China’s Military
Posted December 22nd, 2012 at 4:50 am (UTC-5)
China’s military commission has initiated strict changes for high-ranking military officers in an effort to curb a stream of corruption scandals. Reports in state media Friday said the Central Military Commission’s new rules ban senior officers from holding receptions featuring alcohol and staying in luxury hotels when on work trips. According to the new commission […]
Indian Police Tear Gas Gang Rape Protest
Posted December 22nd, 2012 at 4:30 am (UTC-5)
Title: INDIA PROTEST – V HEAD: Indian Police Tear Gas Gang Rape Protest DATE: 12/22/2012 PUBLISHED AT: Saturday, December 22, 2012 4:27:02 AM NUMBER: 3871031 AUDIO: VIDEO: ATTACHED BELOW WEB: TYPE: CN )) Police in India’s capital have used tear gas and water cannons on demonstrators who assembled for a second day to demand justice […]
Final Round of Voting Begins on Egyptian Constitution
Posted December 22nd, 2012 at 2:00 am (UTC-5)
Polling stations are open in Egypt for the second and final round of a referendum on a controversial new constitution. The stations opened Saturday morning. Unofficial results from last Saturday’s first round of voting appeared to give a 57 percent approval for the new charter. The measure has the support of President Mohamed Morsi’s former […]
