AFP - Nigerian armed group MEND threatened Saturday to thwart a 10-billion-dollar trans-Saharan gas pipeline project linking vast reserves in Nigeria to Europe.
Developing countries need N-tech for development: South Africa
DURBAN: South Africa has underlined the need for global nuclear disarmament, even as it said that developing countries should not be denied access to advanced technology 'needed for their development'. 'We should be vigilant that in advancing the
$10 billion plan signed for pipeline that would ship gas from Africa to Europe
ABUJA, Nigeria - Nigeria, Algeria and Niger have signed an agreement to create a $10 billion pipeline that would ship gas across the Saharan desert to Europe, Nigeria's state oil company said Friday. The plan comes as Europe seeks new sources of gas
Obama not to visit fathers undemocratic Kenya
Washington: US President Barack Obamas first trip to Sub-Saharan Africa won't include a stop in his father's Kenyan homeland because the violence-plagued countrys leaders do not seem to be moving into a permanent reconciliation that would allow the
Time.com - Reports of 'swine flu parties' have British health officials warning parents of "seriously flawed thinking", even as the country shifts its policy on treating the pandemic in the face of the virus' rapid spread
Yemen airline cancels route after Comoros crash
Yemenia Airways is canceling all its flights between Yemen and the Comoros Islands after this week's crash on the same route, the airline said Saturday.
USO: We've moved beyond Bob Hope
Ask people who they associate with the USO and most will say Bob Hope. As the country celebrates Independence Day, the organization that brings comfort and entertainment to America's men and women in uniform is trying to change that. Troops are now treated to high-tech entertainment options and a more varied lineup of entertainers -- including political satirists, rappers and NFL players.
Yemen airline cancels route after crash
Yemenia Airways is canceling all its flights between Yemen and the Comoros Islands after this week's crash on the same route, the airline said Saturday.
China apologises to Mexico for tough H1N1 flu stand
CANCUN, Mexico: China's Health Minister Chen Zhu Friday apologised to his Mexican counterpart for failing to warn him about the tough measures Beijing imposed on Mexicans to combat H1N1 flu. 'I regret that I did not talk first' to Minister Jose Angel
Vietnams women expect easy game at Asian football cup
Vietnam has high hopes for Group Cs sole ticket to enter the final round of the 2010 Asian Womens Football Championship, as its two rivals-Kyrgyzstan and Hong Kong-are considered weaker teams. Vietnam will face Kyrgyzstan in the first match for Group C
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