An international wildlife group says rhino poaching in South Africa has hit an all-time high. The World Wildlife Fund on Thursday quoted government figures showing that 341 rhinos have been lost to poaching so far this year, compared with 333 during all of 2010. South Africa National Parks predicts the number of rhinos poached in […]
WWF: Record Rhino Poaching in South Africa
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 10:25 am (UTC-5)
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Radiation Hot Spot Detected in South Korean Pavement
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
South Korea’s Institute of Nuclear Safety says it has discovered a patch of pavement in Seoul is emitting radiation at levels 10 times higher than normal. The government-funded research institute says the radioactive pavement was identified during a field investigation Wednesday in the residential Wolgye-dong neighborhood. The institute says the pavement is emitting radiation from […]
South Africans March Against Unemployment, Poverty
Posted October 27th, 2011 at 7:50 am (UTC-5)
At least 2,000 South Africans are taking part Thursday in a demonstration in Johannesburg to demand the government do more to address joblessness and poverty. The demonstration was organized by the controversial youth leader of the governing African National Congress, Julius Malema, who is known for his calls to nationalize the country’s mines and redistribute […]
South Sudan to Phase Out Arabic in Schools
Posted October 26th, 2011 at 7:05 pm (UTC-5)
The government of the newly founded African nation of South Sudan will phase out teaching Arabic in its schools, in favor of English. Under a bill the parliament passed this week, all courses will be taught in English. Arabic will be offered only as another subject, along with such traditional subjects as math and science. […]
Mandela Museum Workers on Strike
Posted October 26th, 2011 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
Workers on South Africa’s Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was jailed for decades, have gone on strike demanding a 50 percent wage increase. The workers also want the island, a top tourist attraction, to close for a week during the Christmas season so they can spend more time with their families. Robben Island Museum chief […]
South Africa Unveils $3.2 Billion Stimulus Plan
Posted October 25th, 2011 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
South Africa’s government has unveiled a $3.2 billion stimulus plan aimed at boosting industrial output and creating jobs in sub-Saharan Africa’s largest economy. Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced the six-year package during his mid-term budget speech in Cape Town on Tuesday. Gordhan said the government’s key challenge is to make South Africa more competitive, to […]
South Africa Unveils $3.2 Billion Stimulus Plan
Posted October 25th, 2011 at 9:40 am (UTC-5)
South Africa’s government has unveiled a $3.2 billion stimulus plan aimed at boosting industrial output and creating jobs in sub-Saharan Africa’s largest economy. Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced the six-year package during his mid-term budget speech in Cape Town on Tuesday. Gordhan said the government’s key challenge is to make South Africa more competitive in […]
China Denies Military Intentions in South China Sea Disputes
Posted October 25th, 2011 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
China is reaffirming its commitment to a peaceful solution to disputes in the South China Sea after a ruling party-affiliated newspaper warned that military action may be warranted. Chinese media are also criticizing U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta after he warned about China’s maritime activities. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu was asked Tuesday about a […]
Clinton: US Held Talks with Militant Haqqani Network
Posted October 21st, 2011 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton confirmed Friday that the United States has reached out to the militant Haqqani network in a bid to end the violence in war-torn Afghanistan. Clinton said Pakistani government officials had helped set up a preliminary meeting between American officials and the Haqqani network to test the al-Qaida-linked group’s willingness […]
Clinton: US Held Talks with Militant Haqqani Network
Posted October 21st, 2011 at 1:05 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has confirmed that the United States has reached out to the militant Haqqani network in a bid to end the violence in war-torn Afghanistan. Clinton said Friday that Pakistani government officials helped set up the preliminary meeting between American officials and the Haqqani network to test the al-Qaida-linked group’s […]
