Thousands demonstrate against continuing U.S. presence in Iraq
Thousands of noisy demonstrators filled Baghdad's renowned Firdous Square to protest a new military pact between Iraq and the United States which is being debated in parliament. Radical Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, who called for the protest, is
New Book Explains Americans' Misconceptions about Africa
Newswise - 'For many Americans the mention of Africa immediately conjures up images of safaris, ferocious animals, strangely dressed tribesmen, and impenetrable jungles,' says Curtis Keim, professor of history and political science at Moravian College,
China lauds progress in ties with US
Chinese President Hu Jintao told his US counterpart George W. Bush relations between the two countries have made significant strides over the past years and stressed that disagreement over sensitive issues like Taiwan should be tackled properly. Hu met
India, China, US cooperation seen on sea lane security
In the multi-polar system emerging with the rise of China and India, a US intelligence expert not only sees new rivalries but also a lot of opportunities for cooperation on sea lane security. 'The US will still remain still the premier maritime power in
U.S. Muslim leaders decry anti-Obama slurs
Spiritual leaders of New York's African-American Muslim communities are lashing out at a purported al Qaeda message attacking President-elect Barack Obama and, using racist language, comparing him unfavorably to the late Malcolm X.
Zimbabwe government rejects Carter and Annan
A group including former UN chief Kofi Annan and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter postponed a visit to Zimbabwe meant to highlight the country's humanitarian crisis after the government refused to cooperate.
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