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Raw Video: Crocodiles up close
24 Dec 2008 at 3:21am
A wildlife park in South Africa is offering people the opportunity to get up close with crocodiles underwater. The ranch currently has four very large freshwater Nile crocodiles. (Dec. 24)
Zimbabwe cholera outbreak reaches 16,000 cases
10 Dec 2008 at 3:41pm
The latest figures from the World Health Organization show a jump of nearly 200 cholera deaths. Zimbabwe's government says the disease is under control but aid agencies gear a growing crisis. (Dec. 10)
Rare white lion cubs greet world
10 Dec 2008 at 12:05pm
Two rare white lion cubs are feted at the Belgrade Zoo. They are unique to South Africa and are not albinos but a genetic rarity. (Dec. 10)
Dutch special forces prepare for Somali pirates
4 Dec 2008 at 4:44pm
A delivery of U.N. World Food Programme aid bound for Somalia is being escorted by a Dutch naval ship, carrying special forces troops, to protect it from pirates. (Dec. 4)
Nobel prize winner's AIDS centre an example for many
30 Nov 2008 at 12:03pm
As World AIDS Day is marked on Monday, the fight against the disease remains stymied by the lack of adequate treatment in poor countries. In Abidjan, there is a highly respected institute founded by Nobel Prize winner Luc Montagnier. A look at this centre which is a model for many in Africa.
Pirates move tanker farther offshore
25 Nov 2008 at 3:54pm
Somali pirates have taken their greatest prize, a Saudi supertanker with $100 million of crude oil, farther offshore in what appears to be a rare defensive move following threats by Islamic insurgents. (Nov. 25)
On patrol with food escort ships
21 Nov 2008 at 11:03am
As the threat of piracy grows off the coast of east Africa, Christian Fraser joined a convoy travelling under protection from warships.
Kenya pledges to fight piracy
21 Nov 2008 at 10:26am
Kenya's foreign minister asks ambassadors to 'act now and not tomorrow' to fight piracy in the region. The Kenyan government has held a conference aimed at tackling the growing problem of piracy around the Horn of Africa. The capture of a huge Saudi-operated supertanker with 100 million U.S dollars worth of oil has shocked the maritime industry worldwide.
Shipping route changes because of pirates
21 Nov 2008 at 5:32am
Recent pirate attacks have some shipping companies rethinking their routes. Some are now going around Africa, adding time and expense. There have been at least nine attacks in the past 12 days off the coast of Africa. (Nov. 21)
On vast ocean, pirates often rule
19 Nov 2008 at 2:05pm
A spate of pirate attacks off Africa have countries scrambling naval vessels, and shipping companies re-routing traffic. But the ocean is vast, and fast-moving pirates are often hard to stop. (Nov. 19)
More pirate attacks plague African coast
19 Nov 2008 at 7:47am
There have been two more pirate attacks in Somali waters off the coast of Africa. It brings the number of attacks to eight in the past 12 days. The number of pirate attacks off the coast of Africa has risen 75 percent this year. (Nov. 19)
France exports boules to Africa
19 Nov 2008 at 4:00am
The world championship of the French national pastime of boules has been held in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time.
Rescuing Endangered Species
18 Nov 2008 at 11:16am
The Phinda Game Reserve in South Africa offers a variety of endangered animals like cheetahs and black rhinos reintroduced into the wild.
Phinda Game Reserve Gives Back
18 Nov 2008 at 11:00am
Dave Price took a tour of Phinda Game Reserve community in South Africa. While the area is known for animal safaris, the people are devastated by a 30 percent HIV infection rate.
Kenya abuzz about possible Obama victory
3 Nov 2008 at 12:46pm
On the eve of a U.S. presidential election that has electrified Africa, Kenyans say Democrat Barack Obama has inspired hope and pride in the growing but impoverished nation where his father was born. (Nov. 3)
Gaza attack no suprise to settlers
4 Jan 2009 at 7:15am
Israeli settlers who left the Gaza strip in 2005 say they foresaw Israel'smilitary offensive long ago. The settlers were pulled out of the coastal enclave city under Israel's disengagement plan. Around 8500 settlers and soldiers were relocated to different parts of Israel. Hamas took over the Gaza strip in June 2007.
ANC defector warns of power abuse
1 Nov 2008 at 9:16am
ANC defector Mosiuoa Lekota has said that the ruling party is attempting to stifle democracy in South Africa.
Amnesty: Zimbabwe crisis worsening
31 Oct 2008 at 1:46pm
Human rights abuses and the food crisis is worsening in Zimbabwe, acording to human rights group, Amnesty International. Political tension in the African country is resulting in many Zimbabweans struggling for survival. Severe food shortage are causing many to go without, and the once self sufficient nation must now depend on foreign aid. Mugabe and the leaders of the opposition party, Movement for Democratic Change agreed to share power. But the deal is near collapse,as disagreements on cabinets among the rival parties remain unresolved. The fragile deal is seen as critical to reversing economic meltdown in the country.
Morning Briefing, Oct. 23
23 Oct 2008 at 11:00am
Jilly Badanes reports on the top news stories of Wednesday, October 23, 2008.
Trial, lawsuit for Oprah's school for girls
22 Oct 2008 at 3:03pm
A former dormitory matron at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa is back in court to face charges of abusing students. In the United States, another former employee is suing Oprah Winfrey for defamation. (Oct. 22)
Harry & William's African Trek
19 Oct 2008 at 12:30am
Following in the humanitarian footsteps of their legendary mother, Prince Harry and Prince William have journeyed to Africa in order to help raise funds for orphans. Sheila MacVicar reports.
Meat Feat: Ostrich makes biggest sandwich
17 Oct 2008 at 10:52am
Some people in Iran smash a world record for the biggest sandwich, crafting a long culinary creation made of ostrich meat. (Oct. 17)
China\'s leading trade fair opens 104th session in Guangzhou
17 Oct 2008 at 7:09am
Top Story: China\'s leading trade fair opens 104th session in Guangzhou Chinese migrant workers attend national trade unions for 1st time 5,800 Chinese infants still in hospital due to toxic milk Chinese premier vows to strengthen ties with Pakistan Tibet slashes tourism ticket prices after riots China vows to give full play to China-Africa Cooperation Forum Major Chinese dairy producers say sales recovering China prepared to combat slowdown: NDRC Official says no massive bankruptcy in Yangtze River region Finance Ministry transfers China Credit Trust stake to PICC Vice Premier confident of Chinese economy, promises good chances for Taiwan businessmen
Somali Pirates Hold Ship
13 Oct 2008 at 7:38pm
Somali pirates continued their seizure of a Ukrainian cargo ship as American warships cornered them.
Ex-Finland president wins Nobel Peace Prize
10 Oct 2008 at 12:30pm
Finland's ex-president Martti Ahtisaari was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his efforts to build a lasting peace from Africa and Asia to Europe and the Middle East. (Oct. 10)
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9 Dec 2008 at 8:32pm
Canadian Lennox Lewis was one of six fighters nominated for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Lewis, who learned to box growing up in Kitchener, Ont., reigned as heavyweight champion for a total of nearly seven-a-half years u...
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9 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Deluder in Chief
9 Dec 2008 at 5:02pm
Rod Blagojevich may well be the nation's ballsiest governor, but his delusions of grandeur pale in comparison to those of our sitting president. The LA Times has obtained a copy of a talking points memo, sent by the White House to cabinet members and top...
Web site launches database of slave trade
9 Dec 2008 at 4:44pm
OAKLAND, Calif. - 2008 will go down in history as the year our nation elected Barack Obama, the first U.S. president of African-American descent. In an interesting bit of timing, 2008 also happens to be the bicentennial anniversary marking the official abolition of the transatlantic slave trade in Britain and in the Americas.
'Christmases' still the star
9 Dec 2008 at 3:12pm
Four Christmases continued to sparkle atop the box office amid a weekend of holdovers. Among debuts, Punisher: War Zone, not exactly holiday fare, finished eighth.
Stop The Genocide -- Get Rid Of Mugabe
9 Dec 2008 at 2:50pm
Africa: Another humanitarian crisis has hit Zimbabwe, where hundreds, maybe thousands, are dying from cholera. Will its Marxist president ever be...
World Bank says global '09 growth to slip below one per cent
9 Dec 2008 at 2:01pm
Global economic growth will grind into a low gear in 2009, according to a new study released Tuesday by the World Bank. The multilateral development bank said the world economy will expand by only 0.9 per cent next year after seeing a global GDP expansion...
Albert Schweitzer Mastered Helping People In Need
9 Dec 2008 at 1:46pm
For most people, it would be enough to achieve fame as a world-renowned theologian. Or as a concert organist. Or as an author, or a religious leader.
Sound Affects: Music reviews and ratings
9 Dec 2008 at 10:04am
The Fireman: "Electric Arguments" (ATO) (rating: 7) It's no secret that Paul McCartney was the member of the Beatles with an interest in experimental music. His infatuation with musique concrete and the compositions of Karlheinz Stockhausen inspired the found-sound collagist nature of such late-period Beatles nuggets as "Tomorrow Never Knows" and "Revolution No. 9." "Electric Arguments" is the most diversified work he put his voice to since "McCartney II" back in 1980. Eschewing the ambient house concept of the first two Fireman albums, Killing Joke bassist/ambient producer Youth and McCartney spent 13 non-consecutive days recording each of the album's 13 tracks, which, helps to give "Arguments" its sporadic nature. Some of the tracks evoke a heavier vibe, like the bluesy stomp reminiscent of Led Zeppelin-by-way-of-Tom Waits on the opening number "Nothing Too Much Just Out of Sight" and the uptempo rocker "Highway." Others find McCartney tapping into his unrequited affinity for traditional English folk, namely the Pentangle-esque "Travelling Light," gospel music on "Light from Your Lighthouse" and new age pan flute music on "Is This Love?" Perhaps a more serious fan of the McCartney songbook will continue to cite the likes of 2001's understated "Driving Rain," 2005's "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard" and the aforementioned "Memory Almost Full" as much stronger releases, "Electric Arguments" harbors its own unique charm that will certainly appeal to longtime fans. Could "McCartney III" be not too far off the beaten path? That remains to be seen. Nevertheless, it's good to see the old man get a little weird once again. - Ron Hart
Challenges to Globalizing Natural Gas - Council on Foreign Relations
9 Dec 2008 at 8:49am
Natural gas seems an obvious alternative to coal and oil for new energy production, but its transportation remains expensive, technically challenging, and politically difficult.
Africa: Daily Press Briefing - December 8
8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Africa: Daily Press Briefing - December 8 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:55:01 -0600 Daily Press Briefing Sean McCormack, Spokesman Washington, DC December 8, 2008 INDEX: SOMALIA Human Rights Watch Report / U.S. Interested in Working with All Parties Who Want to Work...
Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - December 9
8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - December 9 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:04:46 -0600 Daily Press Briefing Sean McCormack, Spokesman Washington, DC December 9, 2008 INDEX: DEPARTMENT Dinner Meeting of Secretary Rice and Senator Clinton Details of Dinne...
Malawi Moves to Limit Charcoal Use
8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
DATELINE: Blantyre, Malawi In Malawi, the government and environmental NGOs have joined in an effort to reduce dependency on charcoal for cooking and heating. They're looking for other forms of energy because the charcoal trade has left most of the co...
President Bush Discusses Defense Transformation
8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
President Bush Discusses Defense Transformation Eisenhower Hall The United States Military Academy West Point, New York Fact Sheet: Transforming Our Armed Forces To Face The Threats Of Today And Tomorrow In Focus: Defense 11:25 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:Thank...
Fact Sheet: Transforming Our Armed Forces to Face the Threats of Today and To...
8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Fact Sheet: Transforming Our Armed Forces to Face the Threats of Today and Tomorrow Over The Past Eight Years, America's Military Has Become Stronger, More Agile, And Better Prepared To Confront Threats To The American People In Focus: Defense Preside...
Memorandum for the Administrator of the United States Agency for Internationa...
8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Memorandum for the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development SUBJECT: Designation of Officers of the United States Agency for International Development to Act as Administrator By the authority vested in me as President by the ...
Secretary's Remarks: Interview on CBS News Radio with Dan Reviv and Charles W...
8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Secretary's Remarks: Interview on CBS News Radio with Dan Reviv and Charles Wolfson Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0600 Interview on CBS News Radio with Dan Reviv and Charles Wolfson Secretary Condoleezza Rice Washington, DC December 9, 2008 QUESTION: Wel...
Ghana Ruling Party Candidate Leads Presidential Election Results
8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
DATELINE: Dakar Vote counting continues from Sunday's elections in Ghana with two leading candidates in a tight race to be the country's next president. Both Nana Akufo-Addo of the governing party and opposition candidate John Atta-Mills are vete...
Bush Wants Mugabe Out, But AU Rejects Tougher Measures
8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
U.S. President George Bush has joined calls for Zimbabwe's president, Robert Mugabe, to step down, but the African Union is rejecting tougher action against the long-time leader. In a statement Tuesday, Mr. Bush said "it is time for Mr. Mugabe to...
600 Dead in Zimbabwe from Cholera
8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
DATELINE: Washington In the southern African country of Zimbabwe, a cholera epidemic has killed about 600 people and infected at least 13,000 others since August. Cholera is an infectious disease contracted by consuming contaminated food and water. Symptom...
Full Extent of Cholera Epidemic in Zimbabwe Not Known
8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
DATELINE: Geneva U.N. aid agencies say Zimbabwe is grappling with a cholera crisis of unprecedented proportions. They say the social and health breakdown in the country is making it difficult to gauge the full extent of the epidemic. The United Nations rep...
Today's More Capable Military Must Continue Worldwide Offensive, Bush Says
8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
- Today's More Capable Military Must Continue Worldwide Offensive, Bush Says By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2008 - In his last scheduled visit to a service academy while in office, President George W. Bush told Army ...
Malaria vaccine shows promise in babies and youngsters: clinical trials
8 Dec 2008 at 12:17pm
A promising malaria vaccine gives babies and young children significant protection against the deadly disease, suggest two clinical trials to be published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine. In the first study of the Phase 2 trials, 894 childr...
Malaria vaccine protects babies, children
8 Dec 2008 at 11:12am
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An experimental malaria vaccine produced by GlaxoSmithKline is the most promising yet, protecting up to 65 percent of infants from infection in two studies conducted in Africa, researchers reported on Monday.
Press Releases: Intellectual Property Training Programs Funded
7 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Press Releases: Intellectual Property Training Programs Funded Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:56:16 -0600 Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC December 8, 2008 Intellectual Property Training Programs Funded As part of United States efforts to combat tran...
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