Demonstrators gathered outside the headquarters of South Africa’s ruling party Wednesday in support of Julius Malema, the controversial head of the party’s youth league. The African National Congress is holding a second day of disciplinary hearings for Malema, who is accused of sowing division and tarnishing the party’s reputation with a series of inflammatory statements. […]
Demonstrators Gather Again for ANC’s Malema
Posted August 31st, 2011 at 10:10 am (UTC-5)
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South Africa Bus Accident Kills 11
Posted August 31st, 2011 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
A passenger bus overturned late Tuesday on a road in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, killing least 11 people. Officials say the accident happened after a tire blew out on the bus, causing the driver to lose control. Local media reports say dozens were injured in the accident, some severely. The crash comes after last […]
Second Day of Hearings for ANC’s Malema in Johannesburg
Posted August 31st, 2011 at 3:15 am (UTC-5)
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress will hold a second day of disciplinary hearings Wednesday against Julius Malema, the controversial president of its youth wing. A policeman and five journalists were injured Tuesday after thousands of Malema supporters clashed with police outside ANC headquarters in Johannesburg during the first day of the hearings. Police used […]
South Korean President Picks New Unification Minister
Posted August 30th, 2011 at 6:55 pm (UTC-5)
South Korea’s President Lee Myung-bak has chosen a new unification minister as the country seeks to ease tensions with neighboring North Korea. The unification ministry is responsible for promoting inter-Korean dialogue, exchanges and cooperation with the idea that the north and south will eventually reunite. Mr. Lee Tuesday named his close confidant and former ambassador […]
Malema Supporters Clash with South African Police
Posted August 30th, 2011 at 6:05 am (UTC-5)
Police in South Africa have set off stun grenades and fired water canons to break up supporters of the controversial head of the ruling party’s youth league. Hundreds of people supporting Julius Malema gathered Tuesday outside the African National Congress headquarters in Johannesburg, where they threw stones and bottles at police. They were also seen […]
Malema Supporters Clash with South African Police
Posted August 30th, 2011 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
Police in South Africa have fired rubber bullets and water canons to break up supporters of the controversial head of the ruling party’s youth league. Hundreds of people supporting Julius Malema gathered Tuesday outside the African National Congress headquarters in Johannesburg, where they threw stones and bottles at police. They were also seen burning ANC […]
Police Arrest South African Fugitive Who Escaped Courthouse
Posted August 29th, 2011 at 6:00 am (UTC-5)
South African police say one of the country’s most wanted criminals is back in custody, weeks after escaping from a Pretoria courthouse. Police say they arrested Bongani Moyo late Sunday after finding him sitting in a car in Johannesburg with two other people. He is set to appear Monday at a Pretoria court to face […]
South Korean Police Use Water Cannon in Seoul Protest
Posted August 28th, 2011 at 6:55 pm (UTC-5)
South Korean police have used water cannons to disperse protesters in Seoul demonstrating against hundreds of job losses at a major construction company. Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction, which runs a major shipyard in Busan, has laid off some 400 workers. At least 2,500 demonstrators gathered in South Korea’s capital Saturday night for a new […]
South African Police Investigate Controversial Facebook Photo
Posted August 28th, 2011 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
South African police are investigating a photo on Facebook that shows a white man with a rifle posing with what appears to be the lifeless body of a black child. The photo was posted on the social networking site in the profile of a user called “Eugene Terrorblanche.” The name is similar to that of […]
South Africa School Bus Crash Kills 15
Posted August 24th, 2011 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
South African police say at least 14 children were killed when their school bus veered off the road and plunged into a lake near the southern city of Knysna on Wednesday. Police say the bus driver was also killed in the accident. At least 40 other passengers were rescued and were treated for injuries. Officials […]
