Tsvangirai suddenly looks EastNewsnet - 1 hour ago
Despite clear indications that the Prime Minister's trip was a flop as it failed to achieve the main objective of having illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe lifted and mobilizing funds for the inclusive government, Mr.
Zimbabwe Says China Is Giving It Loans New York Times
Zimbabwe turns to China for $950m credit line Financial Times
Search for plane expands off ComorosCNN International - 19 minutes ago
(CNN) -- The French navy will join Yemeni authorities in expanded search and rescue efforts Wednesday off Comoros in the Indian Ocean, following the crash of a Yemenia Airways jet a day earlier.
Teenage survivor of Yemeni plane crash 'doing well' guardian.co.uk
Yemen plane's black box located BBC News
Blast kills 33 as Iraq takes charge of securityAFP - 3 hours ago
BAGHDAD (AFP) - Iraqi forces were in control of towns and cities nationwide on Wednesday after the pullout of US troops six years after the invasion, but a bloody car bombing underscored the tough challenge ahead.
Obama: 'Difficult days ahead' in Iraq USA Today
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ZANU-PF to have last laugh on the new constitution
Harare Tribune - 15 hours ago
The controversial drafting of the new constitution of Zimbabwe has seen former arch enemies joining hands while allies have severed their ties.
Shortcomings Of The Kariba Draft radiovop.com
UN: Zimbabwe's maize output doubles
Xinhua - - 22 hours ago
HARARE, June 30 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations has said Zimbabwe's maize production has doubled to 1.14 million tons, a figure slightly lower than the government's projection of 1.2 million tons, The Herald reported on Tuesday.
EU, WFP to assist agriculture sector Daily Times
MP jailed for kidnapping girl
The Herald - 12 hours ago
MUTARE West Member of the House of Assembly Shuah Mudiwa (MDC-T), his brother and a woman have been jailed for an effective four-and-a-half years each for kidnapping a 12-year-old girl and locking her up in an isolated room without food for two days.
MDC-T MP jailed for 7 years New Zimbabwe.com
S.Africa's rand off 10-month high, stock futures up
Reuters South Africa - 3 hours ago
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's rand weakened against the dollar on Wednesday and was seen consolidating after hitting a 10-month high in the previous session while stock futures were slightly higher.
All deserve university education - Nzimande
Independent Online - 4 hours ago
Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande, who will take over the troubled Setas, wants experienced workers without matric - or matriculants without exemptions - to study at universities.
World Bank Approves $535 Million in Ghana Loans
Bloomberg - - 3 hours ago
June 30 (Bloomberg) -- The World Bank approved $535 million in loans to Ghana, the West African nation seeking to shore up its struggling economy, the Washington-based lender said today in an e-mailed statement.
Interim Honduran leader vows Zelaya won't return
The Associated Press - - 1 hour ago
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - Honduras' interim leader warned that the only way his predecessor will return to office is through a foreign invasion, setting up a dramatic showdown with the ousted president who is preparing to come home accompanied by ...
Losing Honduras, Zelaya Wins Outside Support New York Times
Honduran prez faces arrest Edmonton Sun
Iran shuts newspaper challenging Ahmadinejad
The Associated Press - - 58 minutes ago
EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices.
As Iran Seeks to Quash Foes, Ahmadinejad Cancels Africa Trip New York Times
African summit opens in Libya without Iran leader
The Associated Press - 40 minutes ago
SIRTE, Libya (AP) - Iran's president canceled a last-minute call to attend an African Union summit in Libya on Wednesday amid a stir among African delegates, who complained the contentious Iranian leader would divert the conference's attention from ...
Ahmadinejad scraps African summit trip Washington Post
Corporate pension fund deficit up 82 percent
Reuters - - 2 hours ago
LONDON (Reuters) - The pension deficit of the 200 largest corporate pension schemes in Britain soared 82 percent to 73 billion pounds in June due to a fall in corporate bond yields, according to an estimate on Wednesday.
Pension deficits soar as equities fall out of favour Telegraph.co.uk
Shortfall for defined pension plans The Press Association
Indian Banking Mogul To Invest US$1Million in Zim Gold
ZimEye - 12 hours ago
By Hilton-Mumba An Indian banker based in South Africa intends to invest U.S1Million in gold mining in Zimbabwe through his bank BV International Bank Vaults.
Zimbabwe loses £3bn in investment opportunities Zimbabwe Telegraph
Zimbabwe exports 22 million kg Virginia tobacco
Xinhua - - 22 hours ago
HARARE, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe has so far exported a total of 22.1 million kilograms of Virginia tobacco valued at about 66 million US dollars to various destinations in the first five months of this year, according to The Herald on Tuesday.
Zim exports 22.1mln kgs of tobacco Zimbabwe Guardian
Kimberly Process Review Team Investigates Alleged Zimbabwe Diamond ...
Voice of America - 12 hours ago
By Sandra Nyaira Investigators of the Kimberly Process for international oversight of the diamond trade started meeting Tuesday with human rights activists, mine representatives and government officials in Harare before proceeding to the Marange ...
Party celebrates China web filter delay
Reuters - - 3 hours ago
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese web users flooded to a trendy art zone cafe on Wednesday to celebrate a last-minute halt to a rollout of government-sponsored filtering software, and make a stand for freedom of expression in the ...
Government delays deadline for controversial Web filtering software CNN International
Green Dam delayed – but for how long? guardian.co.uk
Uganda gets free Google text tips
BBC News - Jun 30, 2009
A mobile-phone service has been set up in Uganda to give people weather forecasts, farming advice and health information through text messages.
Mazda sub-Miata MX-2: rumor
Product Reviews - - 59 minutes ago
There is no denying that one of the most popular convertible small sports cars is the Mazda MX-5, but this is often too expensive.
Mazda MX-2 Coming Soon? AutoTantra.in
World's Best Selling Sports Car Turns 20 girlracer
Michael Jackson 'not biological father of his children'
Telegraph.co.uk - - 2 hours ago
The mystery of Michael Jackson's children took a further twist as it was claimed that he was not their biological father. By Nick Allen in Los Angeles and Anita Singh His ex-wife Debbie Rowe gave birth to the singer's two elder children, Prince Michael ...
Michael Jackson's will surfaces Los Angeles Times
Doubt over Michael's kids Chicago Sun-Times
Jackson's final hours puzzle doctor, family
Washington Post - Jun 28, 2009
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Both Michael Jackson's family and his personal physician were at pains to explain on Sunday what caused the troubled pop star's sudden death weeks before his long-awaited comeback.
Michael Jackson's doctor interviewed by LAPD Los Angeles Times
Jackson's doctor couldn't call paramedics over address confusion
Sify - 2 hours ago
Lawyers representing Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray have said that their client couldn't call for emergency services when he discovered the singer unconscious because he didn't know the address of the property.
Michael Jackson and prescription drugs: a window on a broader US ... Christian Science Monitor
Coaches Lay Fraud Charges Over Confed Cup
radiovop.com - 46 minutes ago
HARARE, July 1 2009 - Top Zimbabwe coaches and some soccer supporters have laid fraud charges against Zimbabwe Soccer Supporters Association (ZNSSA) and bus operator Go Liner, after they failed to watch the Confederation Cup final between USA and ...
Zim fans bitter over Confed Cup mess The Herald
Positives outweigh the negatives for Bafana
Independent Online - - 27 minutes ago
The statistics tell of an unsuccessful mission - one win, a draw and three defeats in five matches. But Bafana Bafana's Confederations Cup run has been a resounding success that has lifted the spirits of their long-suffering fans ahead of next year's ...
sa's goal should be to show it's true colours Mirror.co.uk
Whyte set for Zambia International Rally
The Herald - - 12 hours ago
JAMIE Whyte is set to become the third Zimbabwean to win the prestigious African Rally Championship title when he competes in the Zambia International Rally in Lusaka this weekend.
Katto goes for Zambia rally crown New Vision
Under-18s set for fine run in Craven Week
The Herald - Jun 29, 2009
By Paul Munyuki ZIMBABWE Under-18 schools rugby coach Godwin "Jaws" Murambiwa has started his journey to continue with a fine run at the annual Coca-Cola Craven Week Rugby Festival set for South Africa in two weeks.
Zim loses right to host Rugby Championships Sunday News
38 new A(H1N1) cases confirmed, total: 196 - UPDATED
Sin Chew Jit Poh - 56 minutes ago
PUTRAJAYA: 38 new Influenza A(H1N1) cases, comprising 33 imported cases and five local transmissions, were reported today (1 July), bringing the total number of H1N1 cases in the country to 196.
A(H1N1): Don't play down its seriousness, says Liow Malaysia Star
Thailand reports fifth swine flu-related death GMA news.tv
HIV positive man sleeps in the open
Zimbabwe Guardian - Jun 29, 2009
A CRITICALLY ill HIV positive man has been forced to sleep in the open after his landlord evicted him from a house he was renting in the Glen View suburb of Harare.
Critically ill man evicted The Herald
Zambian nurses defy sack threat
BBC News - Jun 29, 2009
Striking nurses in Zambia have defied a government deadline to return to work or face dismissal. They have been on strike for more than three weeks demanding an increase in pay and a variety of allowances.
Zambia: Nurses Call Off Strike AllAfrica.com
Nurses call of strike Zambia Daily Mail
New AIDS vaccine ready for trials
Times of India - 2 hours ago
TORONTO: The Canadian University of Western Ontario has developed a new HIV/AIDS vaccine that is ready for human trials. The vaccine called SAV001H has been developed by the university at London, about 160 km from here, in collaboration with Sumagen ...
Human trials approval sought for AIDS vaccine Western News