Category Archives: News and politics

NATO official: Bin Laden living comfortably in Pakistan   Osama bin Laden is living comfortably in northwest Pakistan, protected by local tribespeople and some members of the country’s intelligence service, a NATO official has told CNN. The news undercuts the … Continue reading →

China calls national day of mourning for mudslide victims A Chinese family pay their respects to relatives killed in the landslide in Zhouqu, in China’s Gansu province on August 12, 2010. STORY HIGHLIGHTS At least 38 people are missing in … Continue reading →

20 dead in Arkansas flooding By the CNN Wire Staff June 11, 2010 — Updated 2042 GMT (0442 HKT) More than a dozen killed in floods (CNN) — At least 20 people died at an Arkansas campground after heavy rain … Continue reading →

20 dead in Arkansas flooding By the CNN Wire Staff June 11, 2010 — Updated 2042 GMT (0442 HKT) More than a dozen killed in floods (CNN) — At least 20 people died at an Arkansas campground after heavy rain … Continue reading →

Senate and the House of Representatives have adopted a harmonized report which recommended that elections hold not earlier than 150 days – or later than 120 days to the date of swearing. Nigeria’s general elections may now hold in December … Continue reading →

Five Americans among 18 killed in Afghan suicide attack NEW: White House spokesman says Taliban offer Afghanistan "only destruction" Five American troops, one Canadian killed by car bomb Blast also kills at least 12 civilians, wounds 48, officials say Five … Continue reading →

Naira devaluation hits domestic airlines   The recent devaluation of the nation’s currency against the United States dollar has taken heavy effects on the domestic airline industry as costs have increased drastically due to aircraft leasing, maintenance, landing, parking and … Continue reading →