If humanitarian crises were listed by some sort of moral — or editorial — standards on the stock exchange, to help indicate which ones urgently require international news coverage and political action, shares of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) would have commanded international news headlines and extensive press coverage over
War in Congo: Nobody’s business?
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Obama warns of ‘Scrooge Christmas’ without fiscal deal
US President Barack Obama has warned of a “Scrooge Christmas” if tax breaks are not renewed for working families in a deal to avert a so-called fiscal cliff. Mr Obama made the remarks as he tried to win public support for his plan on a visit to a toy-maker in Pennsylvania. But Republican House Speaker
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All about Chelsea
Five thoughts from Sunday’s Premier League action: 1. It’s all about Chelsea. This was a lively weekend in the Premier League. Manchester United came from behind to win again, beating Queens Park Rangers, 3-1, to regain first place. In another entertaining game, West Brom won 4-2 at Sunderland to climb to the oxygen-deprived heights of
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Three-Points: Lakers crushes Nuggets, many thanks for Howard’s 28&20
The Lakers crushed the Nuggets 122-103 at Staples Center on Friday night, improving to 3-3 under new coach Mike D’Antoni and 8-8 on the season. • It goes without saying the Lakers are the most talented team sitting at .500 or worse at the one-month mark of the season. Nobody else has dealt with as
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NFL player Jovan Belcher kills girlfriend and self
In an apparent murder-suicide, a Kansas City Chiefs player shot himself in the head in front of his coaches at a team training facility after earlier shooting to death his girlfriend at her residence, police said. Kansas City, Missouri, police spokesman Darin Snapp identified the player as linebacker Jovan Belcher, 25, and the girlfriend as
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Syria crisis: Damascus internet back after blackout
Internet services around Damascus have resumed after a two-day blackout, as violence intensifies. While Syria’s capital seemed to be back online, it was not clear how much internet access there was elsewhere. Activists report continued bombardment of eastern suburbs of the capital which have been the focus of a fierce government offensive in recent days.
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Viewpoint: James Bond fails the tech test in Skyfall
As a self-confessed technology geek, there have been numerous occasions when my enjoyment of a movie has been marred by technological impossibilities. For example, Independence Day was ruined for me when Jeff Goldblum used an Apple Mac to transfer a virus to the alien mothership and thus saved mankind, all at a time when it
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William and Catherine expecting their first royal child
The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby, St James’s Palace has announced. Members of the Royal Family and the duchess’s family, the Middletons, are said to be delighted. A spokesman said the duchess, who is thought to be less than 12 weeks pregnant, has been admitted to a London hospital with acute morning sickness
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Abacha loot: Switzerland has returned $700m to Nigeria – Swiss envoy
Nearly 15 years after the death of General Sani Abacha, Nigeria’s former military ruler, the Swiss Government has said that it has so far returned to Nigeria the sum of $700 million stolen by the late dictator and deposited in several Swiss banks. The Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Hans-Rudolf Hodel, announced the figure at
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More bomb blasts in Nigeria:Explosion rocks Kano… as attempt to blow luxury bus fails
Uneasy calm pervades the ancient city of Kano following a time bomb that exploded near Zoo Road, Wednesday morning. The incident is coming on the heels of a failed attempt by a yet-to-be identified group to blow up a luxury bus along Zaria Road, by Kundila Housing Estate, yesterday night. Security sources in the city
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World’s oldest person dies at age 116
Before women gained the right to vote in 1920, Besse Cooper joined the suffrage movement. Then 24, the Georgia school teacher registered women to vote and spoke to others about the importance of having a voice in politics. Cooper voted in every election after the 19th Amendment was passed, save for two. She died Tuesday,
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Apple computers to be made in the U.S next year
Apple will begin manufacturing a computer in the United States next year, says CEO Tim Cook, marking a shift in perhaps the most-criticized element of the company’s beloved gadget empire. “We’ve been working for years on doing more and more in the United States,” Cook said in an interview with Brian Williams on NBC’s “Rock
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Lionel Messi uncertain of his return from injury
Lionel Messi is unsure of when he will return from injury after being stretchered off in Barcelona’s Champions League draw with Benfica on Wednesday night, but he appears to have avoided major damage after being examined by team doctors. The Argentina international was brought on as a substitute in the second half but was forced
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Another Terrorist tragedy in Nigeria
BOKO Haram, in its onslaught on education and society in general, has destroyed 27 schools in Yobe and Borno states in the recent attacks, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said Thursday. Meanwhile, the Kano State Police Command Thursday arrested eight people over a foiled bombing bid. In a statement, it said that at about
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Earthquake hits east coast of Japan
A strong earthquake Friday struck the same Japanese coast devastated by last year’s massive quake and tsunami, generating small waves but no immediate reports of heavy damage. Several people along the northeastern coast were reportedly injured and buildings in Tokyo and elsewhere swayed for several minutes. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 and
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Grammy snubs: Bieber gets the cold shoulder
The Recording Academy showed appreciation for a variety of young artists this year, but they didn’t extend any of that love toward Justin Bieber. The 18-year-old pop star didn’t snag a Grammy nod Wednesday for his album “Believe,” or any of its singles. Instead, the six artists at the top of the nominees pile include
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South African ex-president hospitalized
AS anxiety heightens following doubts over the actual state of health of ailing anti-apartheid icon, Dr. Nelson Mandela, South Africans have united to offer prayers for the continental and global political titan who was the country’s first black president. “Nation prays for Madiba,” was the front-page headline in The Sowetan as the daily attempted to
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Death toll from Typhoon Bopha tops 1,000 in the Philippines
The grim toll from a typhoon that devastated southern Philippines earlier this month continues to climb, with 1,020 reported dead as of Sunday morning, authorities said. Officials fear the toll from the December 4 storm will rise further. Because while rescue crews continue searching, the chances of finding people alive dim with each passing day.
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Bomb blasts kill at least 12 in disputed areas of Iraq
In a second day of deadly attacks in disputed parts of Iraq, multiple bomb blasts killed at least 12 people Monday. A car bomb and four roadside bombs went off in the small northern village of Khazna, situated in an area claimed by both the central government in Baghdad and the semi-autonomous regional government of
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Messi hits 90 as Barca cruise
It was billed as the battle of the heavyweights. In the red corner — Radamel Falcao — one of the most coveted strikers in world football and one of the most lethal finishers around. Only last week, Falcao hit five in his side’s demolition of Deportivo to add to his already burgeoning reputation. In the
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