Cuban officials indicate they're open to proposals from U.S.
President-elect Barack Obama while a university poll shows that for the first
time a majority of Cuban-Americans in Miami's exile community are in favor of
lifting ...   more »

BAGHDAD, IRAQ (DECEMBER 30, 2008) REUTERS -
The trial of the Iraqi reporter who threw his shoes at U.S.
President George W. Bush in Baghdad has been postponed pending an appeal over
whether the incident ...   more »

Africa seemed to dominate world news in 2008 and though there were several
positive developments, many of the major stories revolved around the various
conflicts raging across the continent.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA REUTERS -
These ...   more »

This year some African countries have taken measures to strengthen their
economies despite effects of the the global financial crisis and increasing
costs of food and fuel.

ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST REUTERS -
ADAMOU BATIRI, CEREAL ...   more »