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Obama on climate pact reached in Copenhagen

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:35:26 -0500

(NECN: Copenhagen, Denmark) - President Barack Obama has announced a "meaningful and unprecedented breakthrough" on climate change. The agreement is with four other nations including China. Obama says it’s still going to take mo...

Rivals prepare for cricket showdown

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:05:25 -0400

New Zealand and Australia get ready for their Super Eights clash in Grenada on Friday. Both teams have already qualified for the semi-finals but there will be no let-up in the final Super Eights match at the Grenada National Stadium in the intense rivalry between two countries who compete fiercely at cricket, netball, and both forms of rugby. New Zealand thrust aside all inhibitions to record two of the three highest run chases ever in February's one-day series against a side whose attack has only faltered against South Africa and England at the World Cup. In both cases Ricky Ponting's men fought their way out of potential trouble with the help of a brilliant run-out from the boundary by Shane Watson against South Africa and a soft dismissal by Ian Bell in the England match. New Zealand will take the field without all-rounder Jacob Oram, who has a bruised heel but is expected to be fit for next Tuesday's projected semi-final against Sri Lanka in Jamaica. Michael Mason, who injured his calf against Bangladesh, is set to return while New Zealand could further strengthen their pace bowling by selecting Mark Gillespie instead of off-spinner Jeetan Patel. Patel bowled beautifully in last Saturday's victory over South Africa but New Zealand will be taking into consideration the probability of a bouncy pitch in Jamaica for the semis. Australia, who are scheduled to play South Africa in the second semi-final in St Lucia on Wednesday, received a boost on Thursday when Watson was cleared to play after missing the last three matches with a calf strain and he will replace batsman Brad Hodge.

Crisis in Zimbabwe

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:18:11 -0500

(Global Pulse: July 3, 2008) Robert Mugabe wins re-election as president of Zimbabwe in a campaign of violence and intimidation. Activists fight back, with new media as their weapon. Can the people of Zimbabwe take back the democracy Mugabe stole?SOURCES: BBC, U.K.; Al Jazeera, Qatar; ABC News, U.S.; CCTV, China; Deutsche Welle, Germany; The Chronicle (online), Zimbabwe; The Star (online), South Africa; The Times (online), South Africa; The Post (online), Republic of Cameroon; New Era (online), Namibia; Sokwanele.com, Zimbabwe

The Fall and Rise of Zuma

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:33:43 -0500

(Global Pulse: May 15, 2009) Media disdain one day, a new respect the next. Jacob Zuma’s election as President of South Africa capped a remarkable political comeback. His savvy and charisma helped reverse a political downfall fueled by charges of corruption and fraud. Global media seemed willing to forgive and forget.Sources: SABC, South Africa; TV 5 Afrique, France; BBC, Great Britain; Deutsche Welle, Germany; Al Jazeera, Qatar; KMTP, U.S.; Press TV, Iran

Deadly Bombing at Indian Embassy in Kabul

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:48:25 -0500

(Al Jazeera English: October 8, 2009) Another suicide bombing has rocked Afghanistan, this time targeting the Indian Embassy in Kabul. Other stories include the attacks by the Pakistan Army on Taliban strongholds in South Waziristan, protests over the Goldstone report in Gaza, and a fresh wave of racial violence in South Africa.

Around the World: 9/30

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:07:19 -0400

Giant diamond found in South Africa; famed polar bear Knut enters dating world in Germany

Child gender selection - South Africa

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:00:57 -0500

A South African woman tells CNN her views on choosing the gender of her child.

Africa: Cash for Climate Change?

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:48:21 -0500

(Global Pulse: December 2, 2009) China and the U.S. may be patting themselves on the back for proposing CO2 emission cuts, but African nations are boiling mad. Africa accounts for 14% of the world’s population, but emits only 3% of its CO2. Amid floods in the continent's east and drought in the west, Africans accuse the developed world of timidity, and some are calling for climate reparations. After watching, tell us what you think on Real Conversations, and participate in our Climate Change News Hunt with NewsTrust.SOURCES: Al Jazeera English, Qatar; BBC, U.K.; CCTV, China; NTV, Kenya; TV5, France; SABC, South Africa