U.S. Senate passes landmark health care reform bill

Thursday, December 24, 2009 The United States Senate has approved a hard-fought measure to overhaul the health care system. The vote will be followed by the difficult process of reconciling the Senate-passed bill with one approved by the House of Representatives, in order to get a final measure to President Barack Obama. HAVE YOUR SAY How do you feel about […]

Government of Zimbabwe forces thousands out of their homes

Sunday, June 5, 2005 200,000 people living around Harare, Zimbabwe have been evicted from their homes, which have been targeted in a demolition programme by the government. Most have been forced to sleep out in the open while rental prices in the city have skyrocketed. The operations have targeted at least six Harare suburbs: Hatcliff extension, Epworth, Dzivaresekwa, Glenorah, Glenview, […]

The Sultan’s Elephant arrives in London

Friday, May 5, 2006 Schedule Thursday May 4 Prologue: a mysterious arrival Friday May 5 The spectacle begins / Tour 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.,5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday May 6 Sightseeing / A sultan’s welcome 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.,3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday May 7 Sunday in the city / Finale 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.,3 […]