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Analysis: Young, urban Indians find political voice after student’s gang rape

YoopyaJan 2, 20130

(Reuters) – When Preeti Joshi heard of the gang rape of a fellow student, she joined a movement of thousands of outraged young Indians who

David Cecil: Uganda ‘drops gay play charges’

YoopyaJan 2, 2013January 2, 20130

A court in Uganda has thrown out a case against UK theatre producer David Cecil, who was charged over a play about the condition of

Ivory Coast mourns after new year stampede in Abidjan

YoopyaJan 2, 20130

Three days of mourning have been declared in Ivory Coast following a New Year’s Eve stampede that killed at least 61 people in Abidjan. Hundreds

Central African Republic rebels halt advance on Bangui

YoopyaJan 2, 20130

Rebel forces in the Central African Republic say they have halted their offensive on the capital, Bangui, and will take part in peace talks. The

Mandela’s recovery “on track” at home: South African government

YoopyaJan 2, 20130

(Reuters) – Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s recovery is ‘on track’ at his home in Johannesburg, the government said on Wednesday in its first

Central African Republic crisis: Bozize promises coalition

YoopyaDec 31, 20120

Central African Republic leader Francois Bozize has said he is ready to form a national unity government with rebels, as they continue their advance towards

Brazilians top for New Year celebrations: survey

YoopyaDec 31, 2012November 14, 20230

(Reuters) – Dancing to the beat alongside a Brazilian on Copacabana beach on New Year’s Eve appears to be the dream way to ring in

Central African Republic president says ready to share power with rebels

YoopyaDec 31, 20120

(Reuters) – Central African Republic’s embattled President Francois Bozize said on Sunday he was ready to share power with the leaders of a rebellion that

Chavez suffers new post-surgery complications

YoopyaDec 31, 20120

(Reuters) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is suffering more complications linked to a respiratory infection that hit him after his fourth cancer operation in Cuba, his

Platinum miner Lonmin CEO Ian Farmer stands down

YoopyaDec 29, 20120

The head of the platinum mining firm Lonmin is stepping down four months after a strike at its South African Marikana mine left 44 people