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Fury in Sudan over 'repressive' draft press law
Posted on: Mon 27 Apr, 2009.
KHARTOUM (AFP) - A draft press law that would give authorities in Sudan powers to impose heavy fines or even close down newspapers has the country's media up in arms. Read more...
Guinea leader proposes opening junta to civilians
Posted on: Tue 17 Mar, 2009.
CONAKRY, (AFP) - Guinea's self-proclaimed president Captain Moussa Dadis Camara proposed Monday to open up his military junta to civilians after a day of meetings with representatives of the international community and civil groupings. Read more...
US states may axe executions to cut costs
Posted on: Wed 18 Feb, 2009.
WASHINGTON, (AFP) - In an unexpected twist to the economic crisis, several US states are weighing whether to abolish the death penalty as the execution process proves too great a drain on dwindling resources. Read more...
Protectionist fears rise over US 'Buy American' plan
Posted on: Thu 05 Feb, 2009.
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Global protectionism fears were heightened after the US Senate voted to keep a "Buy American" clause in the huge US stimulus bill, as more dismal corporate news signalled deepening economic woes. Read more...
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi meets UN envoy: witnesses
Posted on: Mon 02 Feb, 2009.
YANGON (AFP) - Myanmar's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday met with UN special envoy Ibrahim Gambari after refusing to see him during his last visit to the military-ruled nation, witnesses said. Read more...
Ecuador rolls out new, socialist constitution
Posted on: Tue 21 Oct, 2008.
QUITO, (AFP) - Ecuador rolled out its new, socialist-leaning constitution that was overwhelmingly approved by referendum three weeks ago and ushers in a new era of expanded presidential powers and new elections in February. Read more...
Charles Taylor prosecutor lashes out at defence lawyers
Posted on: Tue 21 Oct, 2008.
FREETOWN (AFP) - Lawyers for former Liberian President Charles Taylor are causing undue hardship for some witnesses in his trial by insisting they appear in court even though their testimony is not contested, the prosecution charged Monday. Read more...
Minister Confirms Execution OF 4 Ghanaians In Libya
Posted on: Mon 12 May, 2008.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and NEPAD, Mr Akwasi Osei-Adjei, on Tuesday confirmed the execution of four Ghanaians in Libya. Read more...
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